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Undergraduates Degree Program
Jubilee University currently offers the Bachelor of Church Music degree program for freshmen and transfer students.
In order to successfully complete a Bachelor degree from Jubilee University, students need to complete the Bachelor’s Degree Core consisting of a distribution of courses from the liberal arts and sciences including required biblical, textual, and historical studies called General Education and Bible Core; a group of required theological, professional courses called Theological Studies Core; and required classes in Chapel and Christian Service. These requirements apply to all majors, while differences in the required choices from the General Education section may vary based on pre-requisite courses for the major. In rare cases parts of the bachelor’s degree core are waived for specific majors.
Bachelor of Church Music Program - Online
The Bachelor of Church Music program is a four-year undergraduate degree designed to equip students as competent and influential leaders in the field of church music ministry. This program focuses on developing students’ musical proficiency while establishing a strong biblical foundation. Students will engage in an in-depth exploration of Scripture, doctrinal teachings, and historical perspectives, gaining both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for church music ministry. The curriculum includes a comprehensive blend of general education and specialized courses, providing opportunities for students to apply their learning in real-world ministry settings.
PROGRAM GOALS
In the context of Jubilee’s mission, students who complete the music program will be able to:
- Demonstrate command of basic music theory concepts.
- Identify the major periods and styles of church music history and their influence on contemporary Christian music.
- Understand how specific technologies serve the field of music, especially in missions.
- Perform as soloist and in ensemble with the technical skills that produce artistic expression.
- Plan and lead worship music performance in a congregational setting.
- Appreciate and discuss intelligently the missional relevance and value of music.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate students must fulfill the following Bachelor’s degree requirements for graduation:
- Complete a total of 180 quarter credits/units:
- Complete the Bachelor’s Degree Core Requirements: 48 units of Bible and Theology Core, 60 units of General Education
- Complete a music major*: 48 units of music major courses and 24 units of open electives.
- Receive a passing mark for all Christian Service and Chapel requirements.
- Maintain a 2.00 (C grade point average) in all academic work.
- Satisfy all financial responsibilities to the university.
* Students are subject to the major requirements of the Catalog of the year in which they entered.
TIME LIMITS
The Bachelor of Church Music degree program usually is completed in four years of full-time study, regardless of the first major chosen. All requirements for the degree must be completed within six years of the initial date of enrollment, except under extenuating circumstances. Students who have not completed the requirements within the six years period must apply to the Registrar’s Office for a continuation for each year beyond this period, up to a maximum of eight years from the initial date of enrollment.
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