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A course syllabus for a class that provides an introduction to the history and theology of worship music.
This syllabus is for a course that thoroughly covers hymns, and studies the more philosophical aspects of liturgy.
More and more churches are using technology in their sanctuaries, and the music minister is usually the person who is responsible for overseeing its use and installment. This course starts with acoustics, mixing boards and microphones. These are the basics everyone will encounter in their churches. Understanding the foundations of these areas helps future music ministers make wise decisions even as specific technologies change with time.
This course was shaped to mirror the way that a music minister experiences his or her involvement with the church, from searching for a job to the nuts and bolts of the ministry to leaving a position. Each step along the way the students completed projects that dealt with a different area of ministry.
This is a guideline for a course on Music Ministry Practicum, where the students are paired with mentors and meet with the professor to discuss their experiences.
This syllabus follows the outline of the required text, focusing on the movements of worship and spirituality in the various paradigms – the ancient, medieval, Reformation, and modern. Special attention is given to the cultural context of each paradigm and the impact of culture on the worship and spirituality of the period.
This course teaches the fundamentals of guitar-playing to those worship leaders with little or no experience. It started with simple chords, because most guitarists in praise bands and pop music focus on playing chords, and then moves on to more difficult techniques.
This syllabus is for a course that deals with leading praise bands. Students will be introduced to contemporary worship of all styles, learn how to build quality congregational repertoire, build skills in worship planning, gain expertise in arranging music for contemporary worship ensembles, and develop skills in rehearsing and leading worship groups.
More and more churches are using technology in their sanctuaries, and the music minister is usually the person who is responsible for overseeing its use and installment. This course starts with acoustics, mixing boards and microphones. These are the basics everyone will encounter in their churches. Understanding the foundations of these areas helps future music ministers make wise decisions even as specific technologies change with time.
This course syllabus follows a broad overview of both world music and ethnomusicological methods.
This is a guideline for a course on Music Ministry Practicum, where the students are paired with mentors and meet with the professor to discuss their experiences.
This syllabus is for a course that thoroughly covers hymns, and studies the more philosophical aspects of liturgy.
