The music minor, combined with the biblical studies major, will familiarize students with the fundamentals of music necessary for music ministry in the local church as well as in other settings. The music minor seeks to enrich and expand students’ understanding and appreciation of music, which also includes developing personal performance skills. It is designed as a program for students not wishing to pursue a music major but who have some initial skills that can be developed. The music minor must be taken in conjunction with the ministerial studies major in order to qualify for credentials in most districts of the Assemblies of God.

Entrance to this program presumes a level of personal music skill which will be presented in an audition before the music faculty. It also involves passing a written exam.

Objectives
Upon completion students should be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the biblical role of music in the church and the ability to contribute to music ministry through involvement in the local church.
• demonstrate musical proficiency and spiritual sensitivity in ministry.

Outcomes Assessment
The outcomes assessment requirement includes:

• a standardized outcomes assessment test, taken during the senior year.
• a Bible content test.

*All Bachelor of Arts students are required to have 128 credits at graduation. If students are seeking only this minor, they will be required to complete a total of 25 credits of electives. However, should they add an additional minor, the number of electives will decrease by the number of credits required for the second minor.