In the
‘Christian
world’ of
our modern
culture, the
artist is
often put
aside as
irrelevant;
however, God
has created
the artist
to be a
vessel of
His
own
creativity,
revelation
and beauty.
This course
will bring
you closer
to God with
an
understanding
of His
purpose for
the artist
as a
communicator
of His
message in
the creative
arts (music,
literature,
film, drama,
dance, and
the visual
arts).
MUS 4280: The
Music of
Faith
This
course
presents the
concepts
and
characteristics
that form
great
music
evaluated
from a
Christian
perspective.
Key concepts
include the
theory and
underlying
structure of
music.
Developments
in music are
also traced
from a
spiritual
and cultural
perspective.
MUS 4320:
History of
Christian
and Gospel
Music
This
course
presents the
historical
development
of Christian
and Gospel
music from
its early
foundations
in America
and
throughout
the 20th
century.
Developments
are also
traced from
a spiritual
and cultural
perspective.
MUS 4400:
Worship
Songwriting
and
Composition
This course will
teach you
the basics
of
songwriting
and the
precepts of
creating
songs
unto the Lord to
be
used in corporate worship settings.
WOR 4100: The
Heart of
True Worship
The heart of
true worship
explains
what worship
and praise
really are
in your life
as a
believer.
Among the
many ways of
worshipping
God in
“spirit and
truth,” this
course will
discuss the
ministry of
the
priesthood
and how it
now relates
to you as a
born again
child of God
in entering
into a
deeper and
richer
intimacy
with Him.
WOR 4200:
Developing
an
Atmosphere
of Worship
This course
introduces
you to what
is
known as
“Third Day”
worship, and
you will
gain an
understanding
of the “New
Song” we
sing unto
the Lord as
well as the
concept of
entering
into Throne
Room
Worship.
WOR 4300: The Dynamics
of Worship
Leading
This course is designed to raise
you up as
a spirit-filled Worship
Leader
whether in