Church Music - Interdenominational Theological Center

Church Music from Interdenominational Theological Center is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Goal of the Program The Master of Arts in Church Music degree program is designed with an awareness of the urgent need for church musicians who have a broad understanding of music ministry. The goal of the program is to meet the needs of persons who seek deeper theological, biblical, and liturgical understanding of the theory and practice of church music . A theological setting in which church music degree candidates are provided opportunities to interact with persons aspiring to the ordained ministry is most conducive to the effectiveness of the program. Objectives The curriculum is designed to equip the student for full responsibility for the music program of a local church and provide an academic foundation for further graduate study. In addition to the objectives of The ITC, the following are the specific objectives for the church music degree program: To enable the student to relate biblical and theological views of ministry to the ministry of music in the local church; To enable the student to understand, from biblical and theological perspectives the sociological, political, and ideological context of the cultures in which the church ministers; To involve students in creating social goals and structures which are guided by theological perspectives about the mission of the religious community in the world; To develop the student's acquired musical skills to the maximum level of proficiency so that leadership abilities and teaching capacities can be utilized in each area of the ministry of music in the church; To enable the communication of the gospel and the Christian faith through music and to relate musical skills to the total program of the church; To lay foundations for and to promote the student's continued study and research in the ever-developing area of church music and its use in the ministry of the church; To enhance and encourage strong emphasis on music in worship and Christian education in the African-American Church, highlighting the importance of freedom and discipline in the music ministry of the local church; To provide an arena for practicing church musicians to enhance their awareness of the importance of interdisciplinary studies in music in a theological environment, so that there is communication and understanding between musicians, pastors, and Christian educators; and To facilitate denominational requirements for music ministries. View more details on Interdenominational Theological Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.