General Description
- To prepare students for graduate study
- To prepare students for worship and praise ministries
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of Scripture, proper use of hermeneutics, and ability to communicate the Gospel;
- Exhibit spiritual and personal growth of emerging leader;
- Understand basic concepts of the Christian theology;
- Understanding the work of worship and praise through the biblical foundation and history of worship and worshiping theology.
- Understanding of practical modern musical instrument performance and skill acquisition in the worship ministry.
General Education
The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries concentrate on Praise and Worship requires a minimum of 39 course credits earned in General Education. General Education courses include courses in humanities, communication, math/science, and the social sciences.
Course Titles and Level
All courses are at the Bachelor’s degree level. Courses are numbered 100-400. Course descriptions are provided in this catalog.
Degree Requirements: 126 credits
General Education: 39 credits
Humanities :12 Credits
HS203 Christianity and Civilization (3 credits)
LA101 Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits)
MH343 Introduction to Music History (3 credits)
TH106 Christian Life and Ethics (3 credits)
Communications: 9 credits
LA167 College Writing (3 credits)
LA169 Informational Literacy (3 credits)
LA173 Communication (3 credits)
Math/Sciences: 9 credits
LA121 College Algebra (3 credits)
LA181 Introduction to Science (3 credits)
LA232 Health Science (3 credits)
Social Sciences: 9 credits
LA102 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
LA103 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
LA204 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
Bible/Theology: 30 credits
BS316 Genesis (3 credits)
BS345 Gospel of John (3 credits)
BT117 New Testament Survey (3 credits)
BT118 Old Testament Survey (3 credits)
* BT225 Bible Hermeneutics and Teaching Methods (3 credits)
* BT231 Spiritual Formation and Soul Care (3 credits)
* BT232 Spiritual Leadership and Mentoring (3 credits)
IS203 Evangelism and Mission (3 credits)
TH203 Introduction to Christian Theology (3 credits)
TH204 History of Christian Theology (3 credits)
Worship Studies: 24 credits
WS310 Christian Worship and History (3 credits)
WS320 Instruction to Worship Leading (3 credits)
WS330 The Art of Worship (3 credits)
WS340 History of Modern Worship (3 credits)
WS350 Praise Leading Worship Team Ministry (3 credits)
WS410 Worship Spirituality and Worshiper (3 credits)
WS420 Worship Models and Design (3 credits)
WS430 Routine Worship (3 credits)
Practical/Performance Skill: 27 credits
WP 310 Practical Harmonics (3 credits)
WP 320 Understanding of Composition (3 credits)
WP 330 Understanding of Arrangement (3 credits)
WP 340 Understanding of Vocals (3 credits)
WP 410 Media and Video (3 credits)
WP 420 Audio Production (3 credits)
WP 431 Music Production Ⅰ (3 credits)
WP 432 Music Production Ⅱ (3 credits)
WP211 Major Practical Ⅰ (1credit)
WP212 Major Practical Ⅱ (1credit)
WP213 Major Practical Ⅲ (1credit)
Field Education: 6 credits
PT111-114 Student Ministry I-IV (.5 credit each)
PT211-218 Student Chapel I-VIII (.5 credit each)
Graduation Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries concentrate on Praise and Worship requires the completion of a minimum of 126 semester hours of credit, and demonstration of Christian character. Credits can be a combination of transfer credits and completion of course work with a Grade Point Average of C (2.0). At least 39 credits must be in General Education. A minimum of 42 units must be completed at WMU and the remaining 84 units may be satisfied through transfer credit.
Director
Professor Jin Soo Ga
(Director of BACM-Praise and Worship Program, Director of MA in Worship Studies Program, Director of Doctor of Worship Studies Program)
Admissions Consultation
(213) 388-1000, admissions@wmu.edu. Myoung Uk Lee (Manager of Admissions)