Do you have a heart for ministry and a love of music?

A Church Music degree will prepare you to exhibit discernment and expertise in applying the many tools available for ministry in today's eclectic worship culture. This is the type of leader that local churches are looking for to navigate a multitude of music styles and modes of worship.

IWU's Bachelor of Arts with a major in Church Music program will develop you into a musician with a pastoral heart. You will hone your craft, be it vocal or instrumental, to a point where you are recognized as an accomplished musician. You will also learn to develop an understanding of and respect for all styles of worship, preparing you to meet the challenges of a diverse body of believers.

Students may also choose to minor in Church Music as a supplement to another IWU major.

If you feel the tug of ministry and want to grow your musical talent while being mentored by those who have a wide range of musical and ministry experience, then we invite you to consider majoring in Church Music at Indiana Wesleyan University.

Courses

One of the best ways to discover a degree program is to check out the course listings. By simply clicking on the course titles below, you can get a preview of the classes you will attend as a student at Indiana Wesleyan University.

Preview your classes

* Students choose between either MUS-371 or MUS-372.

Students will also need 6 credit hours of electives from the following*:

* Students may take either MUS-442 or MUS-445. Students will also need to be enrolled in a Large Ensemble each semester of study, complete seven semesters of Recital, and complete the Young Performers Series Recital, which takes place during the sixth semester of Applied Study.

Church Music Minor

Students will also need 3 credit hours of Music electives, four semesters of Large Ensemble participation, completion of the Young Performer Series recital during the final semester of applied study, and completion of Piano Proficiency (competency through Level II - 2 to 4 credit hours).

Music Ministry (A.B.)

*Music Ministry majors are required to double major in Worship Arts.

Faculty

The Church Music major at Indiana Wesleyan University is designed to foster the development of excellent musicians with pastoral hearts who demonstrate a passion for the ministry of the local church.

In addition to being accomplished musicians in their own right, our faculty members have served local churches of all sizes, denominations, and worship styles throughout the United States. In addition, they continue to be actively engaged in ministry positions ranging from worship leader to church consultant.

You will be taught and mentored by those who have experienced what they are teaching, giving you insights and instruction not found in textbooks.