Worship
Required Course Listing
Total Program Hours: 18
Christian Worship
This course is designed to explore the Old and New Testament foundations of Christian worship, including theological developments, historical overviews, architectural influences, and cultural prospective. Attention will be given to Communion types, the Church year, various models and particular services of Christian worship.
Contemporary Musicianship
This course addresses the foundational melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of music theory, including notation, key signatures, intervals, chords, and chord progressions. Special attention is given to the Nashville Number System as an accepted methodology for music analysis in contemporary Christian music genres.
Contemporary Musicianship II
A continuation of the work started in MTH 220. Special attention is given to harmonic progression and analysis. (Prerequisite: MTH 220)
Principles for Worship Leadership
This course is a study of the practical aspects of worship leadership, such as developing a philosophy and methodology for worship leadership, rehearsal techniques, administrative responsibilities, methodologies for recruiting and training volunteers, and staff relationships.
Sight Singing and Ear Training I
A laboratory experience in elementary sight singing and ear training skills. (Offered Fall Semesters)
Sight Singing and Ear Training II
A continuation of the work begun in MTH 113. (Prerequisite: MTH 111 and 113.) (Offered Spring Semesters)
Worship Ensemble (4-1 credit hour)
This ensemble serves as the worship-leading team for chapel and special campus events. Rehearsals include instruction that covers the use of ensembles in worship ministry, including worship teams, worship choirs, drama and music productions, and other art forms. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and participating in such ensembles in varied worship settings. (By audition only).
Christian Worship
This course is designed to explore the Old and New Testament foundations of Christian worship, including theological developments, historical overviews, architectural influences, and cultural prospective. Attention will be given to Communion types, the Church year, various models and particular services of Christian worship.
Contemporary Musicianship
This course addresses the foundational melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of music theory, including notation, key signatures, intervals, chords, and chord progressions. Special attention is given to the Nashville Number System as an accepted methodology for music analysis in contemporary Christian music genres.
Contemporary Musicianship II
A continuation of the work started in MTH 220. Special attention is given to harmonic progression and analysis. (Prerequisite: MTH 220)
Principles for Worship Leadership
This course is a study of the practical aspects of worship leadership, such as developing a philosophy and methodology for worship leadership, rehearsal techniques, administrative responsibilities, methodologies for recruiting and training volunteers, and staff relationships.
Sight Singing and Ear Training I
A laboratory experience in elementary sight singing and ear training skills. (Offered Fall Semesters)
Sight Singing and Ear Training II
A continuation of the work begun in MTH 113. (Prerequisite: MTH 111 and 113.) (Offered Spring Semesters)
Worship Ensemble (4-1 credit hour)
This ensemble serves as the worship-leading team for chapel and special campus events. Rehearsals include instruction that covers the use of ensembles in worship ministry, including worship teams, worship choirs, drama and music productions, and other art forms. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and participating in such ensembles in varied worship settings. (By audition only).
Additional Course Notes
Advanced Biblical Studies majors complete an approved minor or 18 hours of electives.
Well Prepared
“Thank you so much, Dr. Brickey! I was well prepared, both educationally and most importantly, spiritually. I will forever remember this experience. I pray I can continue to make Yancey School of Nursing proud as I practice my career.”
Nephtalie Fleur, Class of 2022
