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A study of the principles of worship as found in the Old and New Testaments. Includes study of the Tabernacle as a model of worship, worship in the lives of biblical characters, and the biblical roots of worship practices developed by the early church.

This course is a comprehensive study of the purpose and practice of a theology of worship in the local church. The study is divided into two parts: Cognitive theology that includes the understanding and discovery of a biblical theology of worship and music; and, practical application of theology which includes developing a strategy for teaching theology as a worship leader. The class is guided by a series of projects whereby students build a personal theology for private and public worship.

A course completing the study of systematic theology with special attention given to the doctrines of the person and work of Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and last things. Such issues as nature and extent of salvation, the origin, nature and future of the church, and the eternal state are explored.

General introduction to the New Testament including the New Testament world, canonicity, textural criticism, inspiration, archaeological insights, and special introduction of the New Testament, including the synoptic problem.

Deals with the two major subdivisions of OTI: (1) general introduction which involves the matters of text, canon, and the particular question of the date and authorship of the Pentateuch; and (2) special introduction relating to the treatment of the individual books of the Old Testament one-by-one, giving an account of authorship, date, purpose, and integrity. The goal of the course is to provide a basis for an introduction to the tools used in the Old Testament materials in their historical and theological context. (Offered in online format only.)

An in-depth study of representative types of psalmic materials. Attention is given to questions of historical setting and literary form as they relate to major religious ideas and teachings.

A survey of the historical background, nature, and purpose of divine revelation in the poetic literature of the Old Testament. An analysis of the form and content of the poetic books of the Old Testament: Job through Song of Solomon, and Lamentations.

This course involves a study of the dynamic influences of personal, biblical, historical, professional, and practical worship to the corporate ministry of the local church. Application is made to the presentation and influence of singing, praying, preaching, evangelism, and the great modern revival movements on corporate worship in the church today. Graduate students complete a personal assessment that relates honest, genuine, unhindered, and biblical worship to their own responsibility to music, prayer, evangelism, preaching, and corporate ministry.

A study of the current trends and issues related to contemporary worship. Consideration is given to various worship models, worship evangelism, cross-cultural issues, and church worship in transition.

This is a course that looks at the various roles the worship leader holds within the mandates of the overall church mission. Consideration is given to the worship leader’s relationship to the local church education and discipleship programs, missions and evangelism outreach ministries, preaching and teaching ministries, women’s and men’s ministries, children, youth and young adult ministries, and creative arts ministries.

This course investigates the biblical mandate for world missions as applied to principles for worship leading to various cultures and ethnic regions. Application is made to the role and responsibility worship leaders have in developing partnerships between local churches and missionary endeavors through worship. Special attention is given to the relationship between worship, the glory of God, and the Great Commission.

A study of the beginnings of Christianity in America to the present. Includes the European background, colonial Christianity, the first Great Awakening, the rise of the United States, the separation of church and state, the second Great Awakening, the development of religious diversity, the impact of the Civil War on religion, denominational development, the impact of immigration and industrialization, and the modern period.

The study of traditions, belief systems and practices of world cultures as approached through the comparative study and analysis of the music cultures of contrasting ethnic groups. Specific cultures studied may vary each term.

The study of various philosophical approaches in the practice of ethnomusicology. Primary emphasis is given to research of the history of the discipline, comparative analysis, and readings of some major contributors in the field of ethnomusicology

Explore the anthropological side of ethnomusicology by examining a wide variety of theoretical and ethnographic approaches to music culture analysis.

The study of sound instrument classifications and characteristics, their use in Western and non-Western cultures, and the variety of contexts in which instruments are found. Emphasis is also given to recent approaches and uses in the field of organology

The practice of ethnomusicology including: 1) a summary of technology and audio/video recording practices; 2) development of professional and intercultural relationships; 3) contextualization of music in worship, discipleship, and evangelism; 4) promoting the creation of indigenous Christian songs; 5) promoting the distribution of such songs through appropriate media; and, 6) introduction to other areas of “applied ethnomusicology.

A general introduction to the New Testament Gospels, General Epistles, and Revelation, emphasizing matters of text, canon, authorship, date, authorial purpose, and theme development. Also a special introduction, involving current issues of criticism and interpretation, such as the synoptic problem. The general principles of interpretation (hermeneutics) will be introduced as well as the special principles concerning parables, symbols and types, and prophecy.

A continuation of NBST 521 with a general and special introduction of Acts and the Pauline Epistles. The study of hermeneutics will continue with emphasis upon word meaning, figures of speech, and other linguistic matters

An examination of the current status of research in studies relative to the poetic and prophetic books. Special attention will be given to biblical introduction, hermeneutics, and the acquiring of a strategic grasp of the historical setting, literary genres, and structure of each book, as well as areas of particular critical concern.

A survey of the background and rise of English Baptists, including their progress from the seventeenth century in England until the present day. Includes a survey of the rise of Baptists in America in the seventeenth century and their progress to the present. Includes various Baptist groups, large and small, of differing theological persuasions, denominational and independent

An introductory study in evangelism and church growth principles, stressing the biblical and theological basis of evangelism as reflected in and through the local church.

Study of the field of music education from perspectives of sociology, psychology, philosophy, curriculum, history and comparative curricula.

Introduction to research techniques in music education including topic selection, data collection, analysis and interpretation; and presentation of information in written form.

Study of historical approaches to music education with emphasis on significant people, places and events that have influenced music teaching and learning music. Prerequisite: MUS 63274.

Study of the philosophical foundations of music education with emphasis on the application of aesthetics to teaching and experiencing music. Prerequisite: MUS 63274.

Dalcroze principles of eurhythmics, ear training and keyboard improvisation as applied to teaching music in schools. Emphasis on teaching young children. Development of teaching skills. Prerequisite: MUS 58111.

Choral conducting techniques, score analysis, rehearsal procedures and study of musical style. Repeat registration permitted.

Band-conducting techniques, score analysis, rehearsal procedures and study of musical style. Repeat registration permitted.

Intensive research or readings on selected topic beyond normal course Page 131 of 197 coverage. Repeat registration permitted. S/U grading.

Orchestra-conducting techniques, score analysis, rehearsal procedures and study of musical style. Repeat registration permitted. Prerequisite: special approval.

Study of a variety of music software and hardware; students design and implement a project pertaining to their professional interest.

Thesis students must register for a total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester, distributed over several semesters, if desired. S/U grading; IP permissible.

Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: MUS 68199.

Teaching techniques and materials for the studio teacher including approach to philosophy of teaching, lesson structure and current innovations.

Teaching techniques and materials for the studio teacher; analysis of specific teaching problems including the teaching of 20th-century music.

Study of administrative structure, faculty role, pedagogy, content and evaluation relating to the college music curriculum.

Research or individual investigation for master's-level graduate students. IP permissible.

Required of all performance majors and music education majors who choose performance option. S/U grading. Prerequisite: Special approval.

Required of performance majors and music education majors who choose the recital and essay option. S/U grading; IP permissible.

A systematic study of significant theoretical speculation as proposed in the writings of Western theorists, ca. 500 to the present.

Detailed class analysis of scores using specified styles and techniques; individual projects in areas of particular interest to the student. Repeatable to 6 hours credit.

Individual and class investigation into specific methods of analysis and their application to music in various styles.

Original composition using tape recorders and analog synthesizers. Repeatable to 8 hours credit.

Study and transcription of white mensural notation (ca. 1450- 1600) and the various types of keyboard and lute tablatures

Study of the notation of medieval polyphonic music from the earliest forms of organum through end of the 14th century. Prerequisite: MUS 72211.

Specialized topics in ethnomusicology for advanced students.

Advanced study in selected topics that will vary from semester to semester depending on needs and interests of students. Repeat registration permitted.

The design, implementation and reporting of research studies that illustrate a variety of methodological and statistical plans for research in music education. Prerequisite: MUS 6/73283, doctoral standing or permission.

Intensive research or readings on selected topic beyond normal course Page 131 of 197 coverage. Repeat registration permitted. S/U grading

Refinement of compositional techniques culminating in largescale works for media of student's choice. Repeat registration permitted.

Examination into primary sources, treatises and writings in selected areas in Western music. Topics selected range from medieval period to present. Repeat registration permitted.

Intensive research or readings on selected topic beyond normal course coverage. Repeat registration permitted. S/U grading. Prerequisite: special approval.

Intensive research or readings on selected topic beyond normal course coverage. Repeat registration permitted. S/U grading.

Intensive research or readings on selected topic beyond normal course coverage. Repeat registration permitted. S/U grading.

Investigation of the role of curriculum, accreditation and certification in music teacher education. Procedures related to teaching methods courses and to the student teaching program.

Doctoral dissertation for which registration in at least two semesters is required, first of which will be semester in which dissertation work is begun, and continuing until the completion of 30 hours. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: pass candidacy examination.

Continuing registration required of doctoral students who have completed the initial 30 hours of dissertation and continuing until all degree requirements are met. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: MUS 88199.

Historical survey of music in America from New England psalmody to present-day compositional trends.

Study of selected art, folk, and popular music from world cultures with an emphasis on listening skills, cultural context, function, organology, and technical matters of style.

The application of standard analytical techniques to works of various style periods.

Working under the supervision of a capstone advisor, students demonstrate synthesis of knowledge through the development of a curricular project applicable to the student’s area of teaching.

Conducting and presenting assessment, evaluation, and research of music teaching and learning with emphasis on quantitative methodologies.

Conducting and presenting assessment, evaluation, and research of music teaching and learning with emphasis on qualitative methodologies.

Development of teaching materials, an annotated choral repertory list, and instructional strategies for choral music with emphasis on rehearsal procedures and analytical techniques.

Development of teaching materials, an annotated instrumental repertory list, and instructional strategies for instrumental music with emphasis on rehearsal procedures and analytical techniques.

Program development, inclusion, instructional materials and innovative teaching techniques for general music programs.

Study of the field of music education from perspectives of sociology, psychology, philosophy, curriculum, history, and comparative curricula.

Study of a variety of music software and hardware; students design and implement a project pertaining to their professional interest.