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Worship Studies B.S.M. (on campus)

Worship Studies B.S.M. (on campus)

BACHELOR OF SACRED MUSIC – ON CAMPUS

Serve Others Through Music

In today’s culture, everyone embraces music. You will be equipped to share the love of Christ through this art with a world in need of hope. With a balance of technical focus on music theory and practical application in ministry settings, you will be equipped to lead others in worship! Worship Studies Degree.

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Worship Studies Degree

Christian College in PA

PREPARATION FOR LIFE

Career Potential

Worship Studies Degree

You will be prepared to touch others’ hearts through music in a variety of roles, such as:

  • Worship Pastor or Leader
  • Private Studio Teacher
  • Professional Musician
  • Pursue advanced degrees in music
Worship Studies Degree

“I love that I am able to really stretch myself and I am always reminded of the reason why…to educate others about worship and how to use music in a God-honoring way. I appreciate that my professors do not just see me as one of their students, but they see me as their sister in Christ.”

Autumn Mason

Worship Studies Major | Phillisport, NY

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

What Will You Learn?

In all of the programs at CSU, you’ll be interacting with small class sizes and professors who really care and desire to mentor you. You’ll not only receive quality academics to prepare you for your career, but discipleship to prepare you for life. Counseling Ministries Degree.

Worship Studies Degree
Leadership qualities in a worship team setting

Prepare to create and lead music ministries through a variety of skills. You will learn to incorporate video arts and audio technology into corporate worship.

A strong biblical and theological philosophy of music

Develop a solid understanding of the relationship between music and worship. You will grow in your passion for praising God through music.

The ability to teach and mentor others as worship musicians

Learn to develop and direct the music capacities of others for God’s glory! Experienced professors will mentor you as you take your knowledge beyond the classroom and interact with music in different settings.

YOUR COURSES

What You Will Study

Each of your courses will be taught from a biblical worldview, and you’ll learn with an intimate group of peers led by professors who care about your success.

All courses are three credits unless noted. Course descriptions can be found in the catalog.

First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • CSU First Year Experience [CSU101] – 0 credits
  • Principles of Bible Study [BI100]
  • Bible Survey [BI111]
  • Academic and Researched Writing [EN121]
  • Music Theory I [MU101]
  • Aural Skills I [MU104] – 2 credits
  • Concert Choir [MU370] – 0 credits
  • Applied Music Major – 1 credit
  • Class Piano I or Applied Music Secondary – 1 credit
  • Writing Across the Disciplines [EN122]
  • Music Theory II [MU102]
  • Aural Skills II [MU209] – 2 credits
  • Concert Choir [MU370] – 0 credits
  • General Psychology [PS100]
  • Speech Communication [SP100]
  • Applied Music Major – 1 credit
  • Class Piano II or Applied Music Secondary – 1 credit

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Instrumental majors (non-keyboard) will have four consecutive semesters in an instrumental ensemble.

Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Living Well [HP101] – 1 credit
  • Music Theory III [MU201]
  • Concert Choir [MU370] – 0 credits
  • Applied Music Major – 1 credit
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Math or Science Elective
  • Free Elective
  • Music Theory IV [MU202]
  • Group Vocal Techniqu [MU306] – 2 credits
  • Concert Choir [MU370] – 0 credits
  • Worldviews: Humanities and Science [PH206]
  • Oral Interpretation [SP301]
  • Theology Survey [TH211]
  • Applied Music Major – 1 credit

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Instrumental majors (non-keyboard) will have four consecutive semesters in an instrumental ensemble.

Third Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Live Performance Technology [ME412]
  • Concert Choir [MU370] – 0 credits
  • Foundations and Issues in Worship [MU404]
  • Applied Music Major – 1 credit
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Music History Elective – 2 credits
  • Free Elective
  • Orchestration [MU316]
  • Junior Recital [MU342] – 1 credit
  • Concert Choir [MU370] – 0 credits
  • Building a Biblical Lifestyle [TH120]
  • Theological Distinctives [TH308]
  • Applied Music Major – 1 credit
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Music History Elective – 2 credits

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Instrumental majors (non-keyboard) will have four consecutive semesters in an instrumental ensemble.

Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Chapel Band [MU325] – 1 credit
  • Concert Choir [MU370] – 0 credits
  • Conducting [MU401]
  • Applied Music Major – 1 credit
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Humanities Elective
  • Music History Elective – 2 credits
  • Free Elective
  • Fine Arts [AR200]
  • World Religions [EV220]
  • Chapel Band [MU325] – 1 credit
  • Concert Choir [MU370] – 0 credits
  • Hymnology [MU426] – 2 credits
  • Senior Recital [MU442] – 1 credit
  • Senior Seminar [TH480]
  • Applied Music Major – 1 credit
  • Free Elective

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Instrumental majors (non-keyboard) will have four consecutive semesters in an instrumental ensemble.

Program Highlights
  • Participate with others in performing groups!
  • Private music lessons are offered in vocal and instrumental areas.
  • Auditions are required of all students who wish to join a musical ensemble or who are applying for entrance into a music department program.
Point others to Christ through music.

Develop your musical and technical abilities to encourage others in worshipping through this beautiful, universal art!

Meet our Faculty

These are the awesome people from who you will be learning, here at CSU.

BEST CHOICE

CSU is Affordable

We believe every student should have the opportunity to choose a biblical higher education—regardless of their financial circumstance. That’s why we’re committed to keeping costs for students as low as possible.

UNDERGRADUATE

Average Cost

Before federal and state grants

*Anticipated typical cost for first-time, full-time, residential undergraduate CSU students for 2024-25. This cost includes tuition, housing, meals, general fee and CSU scholarships. Your total cost can be even lower if you qualify for more aid, including federal and state grants which do not have to be paid back.

Information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics.

WHY CSU?

You want to
choose a college:

  • Where you can get prepared for your future.
  • Where you will grow in your relationship with Christ.
  • Where you truly find your fit.

Students constantly say the top reason they love CSU so much is: Community. When you’re part of the CSU community, you attend class with professors who are mentors; you do life right alongside others who want to serve their Savior, and you are welcomed into lifelong friendships that last well beyond graduation.

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