ba in worship leadership

major46 hours

*marked courses (6 hours) may be applied to gened requirements as noted.

music theory8

• mus2010 music theory i3
  continuation from music fundamentals, including study of chords in major and minor keys, voice leading, beginning four-part writing, and harmonic progressions.

  prerequisite: mus1010 with a c or higher, successful music theory placement exam, or consent of the instructor.
• mus2011 sight-singing and ear training i1
  study and practice to develop the skill of accurately sight-reading melodies through the solfege system and melodic dictation.

  prerequisite: mus1010 or successful music theory placement exam
• mus2012 music theory ii3
  continuation of mus2020, including study of cadences, phrases and periods, non-chord tones, diatonic seventh chords, and secondary dominant chords.

  prerequisite: mus2010 with a grade of c or higher
• mus2013 sight-singing and ear training ii1
  continuation of mus105.

  prerequisite: mus2011 with a grade of c or higher.

music performance11

• 1000-level major applied study3
• 1000-level secondary applied study2
• voice proficiency
• piano or guitar proficiency
• mus1090 university chorale (humanities electives)*3
  performance of music from a variety of genres including classical works, modern art song, spirituals, contemporary christian music, and gospel song in venues on campus, in the surrounding community and in churches, including a week-long tour across the united states. open to ocu students by audition.

  repeatable no tuition over charge for overload (above 18 hours) course fee: $100
• ensemble electives 2

choose one of the following:

• mus3350 worship keyboard1
  intermediate instruction in styles and skills for accompanying worship. individual lesson or class setting.

  prerequisite: keyboard proficiency exam lesson fee: $150
• mus3650 worship guitar1
  intermediate instruction in styles and skills for accompanying worship. individual lesson or class setting.

  prerequisite: guitar proficiency exam lesson fee: $150

biblical studies6

• bib4000 advanced bible study methods3
  methods for inductive bible study, applied to a book of scripture, engaging students in observation and survey with emphasis on interpretative skills and the development of concrete applications.
• biblical studies elective 3

worship leadership21

• church history elective (history elective)*3
• mus3060 music literature for worship3
  a survey of music literature for worship: the history of worship song, expressions of worship from world cultures, and contemporary worship music.
• the3250 biblical foundations of worship3
  a biblical understanding of worship with emphasis on how god has chosen to relate with people, especially those he has redeemed, and on implications for ministries in the local church.
• wor1000 worship leadership forum (4)0
  professional association for worship leadership students. includes student leadership development, community engagement, and participation in professional enrichment opportunities provided by ocu and others.
• wor1030 introduction to worship technology3
  audio and video needs of small to large worship settings, including spirit-guided technology ministry, the nature of sound, industry-standard terms, signal flow, audio and video systems, theatrical and video lighting, and video editing software.

  corequisite: wor1030
• wor1031 worship technology field experience0
  hands-on experience setting up and operating worship technology in an approved setting with an experienced supervisor.
• wor1100 introduction to worship leadership3
  the ministry and calling of a worship leader, including current leadership and ministry practices, an introduction to worship planning, and a survey of biblical and historical foundations of worship. overview of the ocu worship leadership program, including typical career opportunities.

  corequisite: wor1101
• wor1101 field observation (worship)0
  shadowing an experienced worship leader or participation in an approved church or youth group worship band setting, or auditioned worship group.
• wor1102 field experience i (worship) (2)0
  participation in an approved setting with an experienced worship leader as part of a local church or youth group worship band, or an auditioned worship group.

  prerequisite: wor1100
• wor3030 worship band techniques2
• wor3031 field experience ii (worship) (2)0
• wor3470 worship planning1
  methods for planning worship. topics include personal spiritual preparation, use of resources with emphasis on the use of scripture, selection of worship materials, engagement with the christian year, discipleship, and pastoral care through worship.

  corequisite: wor3471
• wor3900 junior worship project0
  demonstrated mastery of the program goals and content. preparation and leadership for a 25- or 50-minute worship event.
• wor4250 worship leader internship3
  participation in the leadership of a local church's worship ministry.

  prerequisite: worship leadership professional core