Courses | B.M. in Worship Arts
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include Biola's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, .
Transfer of Credits
Most courses taken at other regionally accredited colleges and universities in the United States will be accepted on a comparable course basis. The following core courses will transfer directly:
- Theory I and II ( and)
- Musicianship I, II, III, and IV (, , , and )
- Introduction to Piano and Keyboard Skills I ( and )
In order to pass out of Theory III () or Keyboard Skills II (), the student must display proficiency by achieving favorable scores on the Theory and Keyboard placement surveys.
No credit(s) will be given for waived courses. Waiver of courses on the basis of placement surveys without comparable prior course credit will increase elective credits required.
Credit for courses taken at a non-accredited college or university will be granted only through placement or challenge surveys.
Applied Music
In order to graduate, music students must reach primary applied proficiency level standards designated for each degree program. Applied Music lessons are guided by faculty or studio artists who have expertise and professional experience in either the voice or instrument under study, or in composition. Studio artists are affiliated with Biola via "special employee" contracts and thus do not undergo the same process for hire as do faculty. The studio artists are all highly competent individuals who appreciate Biola and endorse the goals of the Conservatory. For more information, see the Conservatory Office.
GPA Requirements
Students in the degree program must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the major and receive a minimum grade of C in each required course.
Curriculum Requirements
Integration Seminar Requirement
All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program are required to take a Biblical Studies Integration Seminar. This requirement must be fulfilled by taking Integration Seminar: Redeeming Culture Through Music.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree in Worship Arts meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in integration seminar within the major and are exempt from the Core Curriculum requirement in foreign language, literature, and fine arts. | ||
| Introduction to Music Technology | 2 | |
| Music Production I | 2 | |
| Applied Music (Primary Instrument) 1 | 6 | |
| Musicianship I 2 | 1 | |
| Theory I 3 | 3 | |
| Essential Technologies for Musicians I | 1 | |
| Musicianship II 2 | 1 | |
| Theory II 3 | 3 | |
| Worship Foundations | 2 | |
| Performing Arts Forum 4 | 2 | |
| Music Area Seminar 5 | 0 | |
| History of Western Art Music I: Medieval through Baroque | 3 | |
| History of Western Art Music II: Classical through Romantic | 3 | |
| Basic Conducting | 2 | |
| Musicianship III 2 | 1 | |
| Theory III 3 | 3 | |
| Pop Theory for Worship and Commercial Music | 2 | |
| Pop Theory II for Worship and Commercial Music | 2 | |
| Survey of Contemporary Keyboard Styles and Techniques 6 | 2 | |
| Congregational Music | 3 | |
| Spiritual Formation and Worship | 2 | |
| The Calling, Character, Competencies of the Worship Leader | 2 | |
| Worship Design and Leadership | 2 | |
| Career Skills for the Entrepreneurial Musician | 2 | |
| Applied Music (Electives) 7 | 4 | |
| Worship Arts Forum 8 | 4 | |
| Worship Internship | 5 | |
| Senior Worship Recital/Portfolio | 1 | |
| Integration Seminar: Redeeming Culture Through Music 9 | 3 | |
| Ensemble Courses | ||
| Worship and Popular Music Ensemble 10 | 4 | |
| Select 2 credits from the following courses: | 2 | |
| Biola Chorale | ||
| University Chorus | ||
| Women's Chorus | ||
| Men's Chorus | ||
| Proficiency Courses | ||
| The following proficiencies are required in order to complete the program: 11 | ||
| Keyboard proficiency equivalent to three semesters of piano class: | ||
| Keyboard Skills II | ||
| Guitar proficiency equivalent to one semester of guitar class: | ||
| Introduction to Guitar | ||
| Voice proficiency equivalent to one semester of voice class, or one semester of private voice: | ||
| Voice Class | ||
| Applied Music | ||
| Program Course Requirements: 75 credits | ||
| 57 | ||
| Total Credits | ||