Laurel university

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (WORSHIP ARTS), B.A.

The worship arts concentration challenges the student through intensive biblical studies and relevant music and technology classes so they will be properly equipped in a variety of hands-on ministry opportunities. The focus of the program is to provide training in the areas of music, teaching, music arranging, and artistic presentations to help the student understand the true nature and focus of worship.

COURSE OF STUDY		125
DEGREE CORE		75
GENERAL EDUCATION	45
EN101	English Composition I			3
EN102	English Composition II			3
ENXXX	Literature Elective			3
GE100	College Orientation			1
SSXXX	History Elective			3
MA103	College Algebra			3
MUSXXX	Fine Arts Elective			3
COM103	Public Speaking			3
COM220	Interpersonal Communications			3
SC205	Biology w/Lab			4
SCIXXX	Science Elective			3
PE101	Lifetime Fitness			1
HUMXXX	Humanities Elective			3
SSBXXX	Social/Behavioral Science Elective			3
PH442	Ethics			3
PS201	Introduction to Psychology			3
BIBLE AND THEOLOGY	30
BIBXXX	Old Testament Survey		3
BIBXXX	New Testament Survey		3
BIBXXX	Bible Electives		24
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY MAJOR			21
BIBXXX	Introduction to Ministry		3
BIBXXX	Christian Ministry in the 21^st Century		3
BIBXXX	Spiritual Formation		3
MINXXX	Evangelism and Discipline		3
MINXXX	Small Group Dynamics		3
MINXXX	Practicum		3
MINXXX	Internship		3
WORSHIP ARTS CONCENTRATION			15
MUSXXX	Orchestration and Arranging		3
MUSXXX	Music Theory I		3
MUSXXX	Music Theory II		3
MUSXXX	Hymnology		3
MUSXXX	Multi-media and Music Tech.		3
OPEN ELECTIVES			14

SUGGESTED PROGRAM OF STUDY

YEAR	FALL	SPRING
1	EN101 – English Composition I (3) GE100 – College Orientation (1) MA103 – College Algebra (3) BIBXXX – Old Testament Survey (3) COM103 – Public Speaking (3) MINXXX – Introduction to Ministry (3)	EN102 – English Composition II (3) SC205 – Biology w/Lab (4) PH442 – Ethics (3) BIBXXX – New Testament Survey (3) MINXXX – Christian Ministry in the 21^st Century (3)
2	COM220 – Interpersonal Communication (3) PE101 – Activity/Fitness (1) HUMXXX – Humanities Elective (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) SSCXXX – Social Science Elective (3) MINXXX – Spiritual Formation (3)	SCIXXX – Science Elective (3) MINXXX – Discipleship and Evangelism (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) ARTXXX – Fine Arts Elective (3)
3	MUSXXX – Music Theory I (3) MINXXX – Small Group Dynamics (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) MUSXXX – Orchestration and Arranging (3) PS201 – Introduction to Psychology (3)	ENXXX – Literature Elective (3) XXXXX – Elective (3) XXXXX – Elective (3) MUSXXX – Music Theory II (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3)
4	SSXXX – History Elective (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) MINXXX – Internship (3) MUSXXX - Hymnology (3)	MINXXX – Practicum (3) MUSXXX – Multi-media and Music Technology (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) XXXXX – Elective(3) XXXXX – Elective (3)

MU322 – Worship Service Design and Function (3 hrs.) – This course builds upon the material covered in Introduction to Worship. A brief history of the use of music and art in Christian worship and the theology of worship will be covered. Students will also learn to develop biblically sound worship services for varied groups and occasions.

MU107 – Music Theory I (3 hrs.) – This course studies the basic principles of the Western music language such as rhythm and meter, scales, triads, and seventh chords along with the fundamentals of part-writing and harmonic progression. Prerequisites: Admission as a worship arts major or minor; passing score on the music fundamentals exam or successful completion of Fundamentals of Music Theory.
MU108 – Music Theory II (3 hrs.) – This course is a continued study of harmony within the diatonic major-minor system with exercises in part-writing analysis. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Music Theory I or permission of theory coordinator.
MU221 – Hymnology (3 hrs.) – This course studies the development of hymnody from the Early Church to contemporary usage, examining 19^th and 21^st century Gospel hymns, and their effective use in the Christian church of today.
MU345 – Multi-media and Music Technology (3 hrs.) – This course is a survey of concepts, equipment, and techniques associated with the modern electronic studio including many aspects of MIDI and the use of microphones, speakers, and the mixer board.

MASTER IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

Students in the MTS program will deepen their biblical and theological knowledge for the purpose of being able to communicate with more efficacy and depth of content for teaching the Bible. Students will learn the orthodox doctrines of the church for the purpose of contemporary exposition with emphasis on the acquisition of biblical and doctrinal knowledge, the development of biblical and Christian thought, and the defense of the faith in the modern world.

COURSE OF STUDY			60
MASTER IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
INTRODUCTORY COURSES	15
BI500	Introduction to Hermeneutics				3
BI561	Biblical Worldview				3
TH500	Christian Theology				3
BIXXX	Bible Elective				3
THXXX	Theology or Ministry Elective				3
BIBLE COURSES					18
BI5XX	Choose any 6 (500 level or above)				18
THEOLOGY COURSES					18
TH611	Systematic Theology I				3
TH612	Systematic Theology II				3
THXXX	Choose any 4 advanced theologies				12
GENERAL COURSES				9
SS531		Church History		3
XXXXX		Advanced Electives		6

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Students in the MTS program will deepen their biblical and theological knowledge for the purpose of being able to communicate with more efficacy and depth of content for teaching the Bible. Students will learn the orthodox doctrines of the church for the purpose of contemporary exposition with emphasis on the acquisition of biblical and doctrinal knowledge, the development of biblical and Christian thought, and the defense of the faith in the modern world.

COURSE OF STUDY				36
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
REQUIRED COURSES	27
MG510	Managing for Results					3
BU521	Management Information Systems					3
BU552	Principles of Organizational Finance					3
MG531	Marketing for Results					3
MG542	Managerial Accounting					3
BU612	Organizational Business Culture					3
BU621	Contemporary Economic Issues					3
BU680	Leadership and Human Behavior					3
MG662	Strategic Management					3
CONCENTRATION COURSES (CHOOSE ONE AREA ONLY)						9
Human Resources Management						9
MG624	Human Resources Management					3
BU644	Human Resources Law					3
MG634	Compensation Management					3
Management						9
BU641	International Business					3
MG661	Management Theory and History					3
MG660	Negotiation and Conflict Management					3
Non-Profit Leadership					9
BU645		Capital / Endowment Campaigns			3
BU650		Board Leadership and Management			3
BU635		Social Entrepreneurship			3

DOCTOR OF MINISTRY

This program is designed to meet student needs whether already in a formal church setting or involved in a para-church ministry. Since the program is available online or in a face-to-face setting, students may take classes conveniently from anywhere in the world. The Doctor of Ministry degree is designed for those who have earned the MDiv, MMin, MTS, or comparable degree and who has substantial experience in ministry. In this program, the student will build upon previous studies within the context of current ministry to achieve greater leadership competency in today’s global environment.

COURSE OF STUDY		37
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY
CORE COURSES	25
PM750	Spiritual Formation for Servant Leadership		5
PM752	Developing Leadership Strategies		5
PM754	Theological Foundations for Biblical Leadership		5
PM766	Biblical Leadership in a Multi-Cultural, Multi-Ethnic Environment		5
PM767	Global Awareness in Ministry		5
ELECTIVES (CHOOSE 2)			6
PM761	Preaching with Power: Textural Integrity and Motivating Application		3
PM762	Revitalizing God’s People		3
PM763	Administration and Non-Profit Organizations		3
PM765	Models of Leadership in Modern Culture		3
D. MIN. RESEARCH			6
GE701	Dissertation/Doctoral Project		1
GE702	Dissertation/Doctoral Project		1
GE703	Dissertation/Doctoral Project		1
GE704	Dissertation/Doctoral Project		1
GE705	Dissertation/Doctoral Project		1
GE706	Dissertation/Doctoral Project		1