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MIN 4713 - Ministry to Elementary Children
Credits: 3
In this course you will examine age-level traits and developmental tasks of children, along with their practical implications for teaching and administering a children’s ministry department in a church or a children’s focus in a para-church organization. You will observe and practice teaching methods suitable for elementary-age children and discover strategies to minister to parents and teachers of children. You will discover how age-level traits affect evangelism of children and will hear from guests who are experienced in children’s ministry.
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MIN 4714 - Preschool Ministry in the Church
Credits: 3
This course introduces you to age-level traits through age five, plus their implications for programming and teaching. You will explore the characteristics of an effective nursery and ways to insure the physical and emotional safety of young children. You will identify Biblical concepts appropriate for young children, see demonstrations of classroom approaches that expedite learning, and consider guidelines for recruiting and training volunteers. Learning strategies will include hands-on projects with children, panels consisting of vocational children’s ministry staff, and on-site visits to church facilities.
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MIN 4930 - Focused Internship
Credits: 3
In this course, you will enhance your proficiency in ministry and organizational knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained through your studies in a focused internship under the supervision of an on-site mentor and a faculty advisor. The internship experience involves at least 240 hours of direct ministry experience.
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MIN 5002 - International Student Teaching
Credits: 3
This course will enable you to experience educationin a cross-cultural enviroment. You will observe schools and teachers and interact with other national educational personnel and students. You will teach in local schools and receive pre-service orientation, on-site orientation, field supervisionand post-field experience, including debriefing evaluation.
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MIN 5025 - New Paradigms in Youth,Family, and Culture
Credits: 3
In this course you will explore the ways in which different paradigms of ministry affect youth, families, and culture. What does it mean to be family-based in youth ministry? What is the role of the family in the church? How does Christianity affect culture? What is the role of the church today and in the future? How does culture play a part in the shaping process? What will youth ministry look like in the future? What implications for the future arise from the phenomenon of the “emerging church”?
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MIN 5100 - Communicating for Life Change
Credits: 3
You will explore various models and guides for effective communication and teaching of Scripture that connect with a variety of age groups. You will read books, write messages, and participate in discussion and lectures. You will practice speaking in class to experience the methods.
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MIN 5300 - Foundations of Spiritual Formation
Credits: 3
In this course you will examine the foundational principles for effective life and ministry. You will evaluate what God has done in your life, where you are currently in your ministry development, and how you can prepare for future ministry opportunities. Emphasis will be devoted to your personal sanctification, growing with others within Word-based, mutually-edifying community, and consideration of how to nurture spiritual formation in ministry settings.
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MIN 5310 - Biblical Foundations of Leadership
Credits: 3
This course will provide a biblical perspective for leadership ministry in churches and organizations. Special attention will be given to laying a biblical foundation and creating a leadership development grid so that you will have a framework for lifelong leadership learning.
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MIN 5715 - Counseling Children, Youth, and Families
Credits: 3
This course will help you understand the needs of children, adolescents, and families. This course will give you a framework for utilizing individual and family systems model as well as other theories and practical techniques for counseling.
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MIN 6100 - Leadership and Ministry Skills
Credits: 3
This course provides a biblical, theological, and practical foundation for leading and serving in a variety of professional ministry contexts. You will learn current leadership language, the major theories of leadersip, and the contemporary application of those theories. You will learn and practice a variety of ministry skills that may be applied in a congregational worship setting or in a pluralistic multi-faith enviroment.
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MIN 6170 - Community and Church Based Spiritual Formation
Credits: 3
This course introduces you to advanced biblical and spiritual formation principles for designing individual, small and large group, and church-wide experiences to help people know God and live His Word. You will learn a variety of approaches for encouraging and evaluating spiritual maturity in adult learners through practical projects and classroom experience.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5300 If you have not completed MIN 5300 , that course should be taken instead.
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MIN 6320 - Holy Spirit: Understanding & Practice
Credits: 3
You will engage in biblical and historical research to develop a framework for understanding and leading others to experience the Spirit-filled life God intends for every Christ follower. You will develop an in-depth understanding of the ministry of the Holy Spirit and his role in bearing fruit and in becoming a “salt and light” influence. You will wrestle with applying biblical truth and the activity of the Spirit to current moral issues. Reflective and experiential learning styles will engage you in moving from understanding to impact.
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MIN 6344 - Transformational Bible Teaching
Credits: 3
This course examines the teaching-learning process to help you understand the conditions that foster deep, personal change toward Christ-likeness. You will learn how to adapt instructional methods and structures to differing expectations, learning styles, cognitive processes, and social relations of learners in multicultural contexts. For your major project you will prepare and teach from the Bible in a context of your choice, experimenting with and refining what you learn in class.
Prerequisite(s): BIB 5410
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MIN 6412 - Transformational Leadership
Credits: 3
In this course you will study the biblical principles of transformational leadership. Special emphasis is devoted to team building, mentoring, discipleship, and leadership development in the context of developing relationships of trust in an environment of grace.
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MIN 6415 - Develop Effect Coaching and Counseling Skills
Credits: 3
This course will assist you in providing coaching and consulting to leaders within your circle of influence. Several biblical principles will be studied and applied by case studies. You will build and test a model for assisting leaders personally or organizationally. Your assistance may be offered formally or informally within your current ministry setting.
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MIN 6460 - Public Ministry Skills in Multiple-Faith Context
Credits: 3
This course will provide you with biblical, theological, and practical foundations for speaking and worship leading in a pluralistic environment. You will learn and demonstrate a variety of chaplaincy skills such as conducting worship, funerals, weddings, and preaching. You will also learn the balance of maintaining a biblical approach to ministry while yet respecting the diverse environment in which you work.
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MIN 6500 - Cross-Cultural Ministry
Credits: 3
In this course you will be exposed to a variety of ministry approaches needed for different cultures. You will explore the cross-cultural ministry principles and skills most essential to ministry. You will discover your own cultural biases and how those biases affect your ministry. You will have the opportunity to develop a culture-specific ministry vision and strategy to reach a people group God has placed on your heart.
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MIN 6505 - Urban Church Plantingand Revitalization
Credits: 3
This course will equip you to understand the dynamics of the city and how to plant healthy New Testament churches that will be self-governing, self-propagating, and self-supporting. It will introduce you to the task of church planting in urban centers in North America and will emphasize revitalization principles and practical strategies pertaining to urban church planting. You will give special attention to reaching the populations in various Prizm Social Groups and other distinctly urban settings.
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MIN 6530 - Pastoral Ministry: Theology/Practice
Credits: 3
In this course, you will explore the biblical, theological, and historical foundations of pastoral ministry. You will examine the nature of pastoral ministry from a shepherding perspective as well as the roles and tasks involved in it. Special attention will be given to contemporary discussions and research on the identity and ministry of pastors, as well as to key issues in the church of the present and of the future.
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MIN 6536 - Management Essential for Christian Ministries
Credits: 3
In this course you will learn basic ministry management principles for the local church and para-church ministries. You will learn how to build and lead a ministry team; plan, organize, and market events and programs; conduct effective meetings; budget and evaluate financial issues; manage risk and legal issues; evaluate and follow up on ministry activities.
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MIN 6538 - Strategic Ministry Leadership
Credits: 3
In this course you will examine the character qualities essential to effective Christian leadership in a variety of settings; discuss a definition of leadership which discloses its basic functions; explore relational skills and issues integral to leadership roles; and identify competencies for tasks essential for excellent leadership.
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MIN 6615 - AME Polity and Law
Credits: 3
Through extensive use and discussion of the Book of Discipline, this course seeks to expose you to the resources, developments, and trends of the African Methodist Episcopal denomination’s polity, and to prepare you to function effectively within, be appreciative of, and affect creatively that polity.
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MIN 6620 - Baptist Church Polity
Credits: 3
This course will provide you with a guided study in the history, doctrine, and polity of Baptist churches. If you are interested in ministering in a Baptist context, this course will provide important background for that ministry.
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MIN 6650 - Presbyterian Church Polity
Credits: 3
This course will provide you with a guided study in the constitutional documents of the PCA, the biblical-theological background for the Presbyterian form of church government, and the reformed view of the sacraments.
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MIN 6660 - AME Worship
Credits: 3
This course examines African Methodist worship to prepare you to plan and lead worship in a range of this denomination’s churches. Emphasis is placed on familiarity with African Methodist worship resources, denominationally-approved orders of worship, and with various specific dimensions of worship like Word, sacrament, prayer, music, calendar, weddings, and funerals.
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MIN 6711 - Ministry to Adults
Credits: 3
In this course you will examine adult life cycles, focusing on how to enhance adult Sunday schools and how to minister to the unique needs of segments of adults within the church (senior citizens, singles, divorcees, family units). You will discuss how to implement small groups as a discipleship strategy and will explore mentoring strategies and principles of spiritual formation that help nurture adults in their pilgrimage of faith.
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MIN 6712 - The Church’s Ministry to Families
Credits: 3
This course will introduce you to Biblical teaching on the family, with application to contemporary issues and needs. You will identify the felt needs of parents as well as cultural trends that affect the spiritual nurture of children. You will become familiar with relational and program strategies that equip parents for their role as the primary disciplers of their children. Learning strategies will includeguest presentations by church staff members and family counselors, parent interviews, and research on resource organizations that strive to reach families.
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MIN 6713 - Ministry to Elementary Children
Credits: 3
In this course you will examine age-level traits and developmental tasks of children, along with their practical implications for teaching and administering a children’s ministry department in a church or a children’s focus in a para-church organization. You will observe and practice teaching methods suitable for elementary-age children and discover strategies to minister to parents and teachers of children. You will discover how age-level traits affect evangelism of children and will hear from guests who are experienced in children’s ministry.
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MIN 6714 - Preschool Ministry in Church
Credits: 3
This course introduces you to age-level traits through age five, plus their implications for programming and teaching. You will explore the characteristics of an effective nursery and ways to insure the physical and emotional safety of young children. You will identify Biblical concepts appropriate for young children, see demonstrations of classroom approaches that expedite learning, and consider guidelines for recruiting and training volunteers. Learning strategies will include hands-on projects with children, panels consisting of vocational children’s ministry staff, and on-site visits to church facilities.
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MIN 6950 - FDS: Ministry
Credits: 3
A faculty member will direct your study as you participate in a seminar or pursue research in an area of special interest.
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MIN 7431 - Personal Spiritual Transformation
Credits: 3
You will read to gain understanding, question to gain ownership, and experiment to integrate the critical inner life and outer life practices critical to a lifelong journey of transformation by the Spirit. Dual-listed with MIN 9431 .
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MIN 9415 - Develop Effect Coach/Counsel Skills
Credits: 3
This course will assist you in providing coaching and consulting to leaders within your circle of influence. Several biblical principles will be studied and applied by case studies. You will build and test a model for assisting leaders personally or organizationally. Your assistance may be offered formally or informally within your current ministry setting.
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MIN 9431 - Personal Spiritual Transformation
Credits: 3
This course provides you with a process for developing character and influence in yourself and then transferring truth to others. To lead others in their spiritual journey, you must first understand the terrain. Special emphasis will be devoted to the character of the mentor, realizing that ministry flows from being. Using the Leadership Catalyst process, you will examine your calling, character, and competencies in realizing your destiny.
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MIN 9440 - Profile of the Godly Leader
Credits: 4
This course seeks to help you recover the personal spiritual element of leadership. Rather than studying the best practices and methods of exercising leadership, you will focus on the character, attitudes, and motives that set apart the kind of leader Scripture commends. You will construct a profile of the servant-leader, especially the leaders internal qualities, that you can apply to effective ministry in advancing Gods kingdom. (4)
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MIN 9441 - Transformational Leadership
Credits: 4
This course will introduce you to various approaches to effective leadership within the context of organizational chaos and complexity. You will study effective leaders who know how to influence, catalyze, and support positive changes in structure, organizational culture, and people. You will understand that organizational change efforts are the lifeblood of management. You will be able to consult, advise, and engage leaders throughout any organization using principles of personal and professional ethics. (4) Prerequisite: MIN 9440
Prerequisite(s): MIN 9440
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MIN 9442 - Multicultural Leadership with Global Focus
Credits: 4
This course will help you deepen your effectiveness for leading others in diverse ethnic and global ministry settings. You will lay a biblical-theological foundation for leadership that fosters ethnic and cultural integration, learn how to form multiethnic/multicultural ministry teams, and learn how to build communities that celebrate multicultural ministry. In the final project, you will reflect on how to apply principles you have learned in your current ministry context. (4) Prerequisite: MIN 9441
Prerequisite(s): MIN 9441
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MIN 9901 - Reviewing Precedent Research
Credits: 4
In order to become familiar with the research of others that is related to your topic, you will engage in an in-depth literature review and will synthesize your understanding of the state of the research. You will create an annotated bibliography of at least 40 titles and will articulate your analysis of what others have written on your topic. The end product will be a 6,000-7,000-word paper that summarizes your literature review and functions as the first chapter of your capstone project. (4)
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MIN 9902 - Research Foundations and Parameters
Credits: 4
In this course, you will take your first step along the path to your capstone project. You will learn how to define your research topic, state the rationale and significance of that topic, identify empirical unknowns, formulate research questions related to those unknowns, and align your anticipated focus of study with a case study approach to research. The end product will be a 3,500 word paper that summarizes each of these areas and functions as the second chapter of your capstone project. (4) Prerequisite: MIN 9901
Prerequisite(s): MIN 9901
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MIN 9903 - Conducting a Case Study
Credits: 4
A case study is a careful examination of an organization or program that is designed to identify characteristics specific to that entity. You will learn how to identify an appropriate number of institutions or programs to study, examine pertinent documents, and conduct surveys and interviews. You will design a plan for conducting a case study and will implement that plan. The end product will be a 6,000-7,000-word paper that describes your case study plan and process and functions as the third chapter of your capstone project. (4) Prerequisite: MIN 9902
Prerequisite(s): MIN 9902
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MIN 9904 - Analyzing the Data
Credits: 4
Having conducted your case study research, you will analyze, organize, and summarize the data you have collected. You will use your research questions as the framework to organize a complete presentation and discussion your findings. The end product will be a 6,000-7,000-word paper that captures the results of your analysis and functions as the fourth chapter of your capstone project. (4) Prerequisite: MIN 9903
Prerequisite(s): MIN 9903
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MIN 9905 - Capstone Project
Credits: 4
Upon successful completion of the four prescribed research courses, you will re-state your research problem, summarize your findings, explain the significance of those findings, and suggest further research that others might pursue in a 3,500-word paper. You will then submit the final draft of a written project of approximately 25,000 words (at least 100 pages) and defend it orally before a committee of three faculty readers. (4) Prerequisite: MIN 9904
Prerequisite(s): MIN 9904
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MIN 9950 - Faculty Directed Studyin Ministry
Credits: 3
A faculty member will direct your study as you participate in a seminar or pursue research in an area of special interest.
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MIN 9999 - Ministerial Leadership Project Continuation
Credits: 4
In the event that you are not ready for your capstone project defense after completing the four prescribed research courses, you may register for an additional semester of project writing and pay a continuation fee. (4) Repeatable. Prerequisite: MIN 9904
Prerequisite(s): MIN 9904
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MSD 1110 - Encountering Spiritual Formation
Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce the student to the foundational principles of spiritual formation for effective life, ministry, and vocation. The process of the student’s spiritual formation includes their relationship with God, their biblical self-image, their relationship with the Body of Christ, their personal relationships, and their relationship with the world. Students are invited into a multiple-year journey of encountering spiritual formation in community. The goal of this course is to help students build a foundation for continued spiritual formation at and beyond their time at CIU.
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MSD 1120 - Evangelism & Discipleship
Credits: 3
In this introductory course you will begin to analyze and put into practice the biblical theology of sharing the good news of Jesus, principles and practices of relationship building in various cultural settings, personal and corporate evangelism techniques, and basic topics for initial follow-up with new believers. You will develop good news strategies appropriate for interacting with children, youth, and adults from various cultural backgrounds.
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MSD 1210 - Foundations for Calling and Work
Credits: 3
In this course, you will explore the biblical and theological foundations for vocation with an eye toward your own future career interests. You will reflect on your chosen major and, as you begin that degree, make a plan toward your future career placement (3).
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MSD 2010 - Living the Christian Faith
Credits: 3
This course introduces you to the Christian faith and what it means to life a lifestyle of biblical Christianity. You will study and learn the role of spiritual disciplines in helping Christians live out your faith authentically. Special emphasis is also given to how God has gifted people for His service both within the local church and to the world at large. (3) Limited to online program students.
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MSD 2230 - Communicating God’s Word
Credits: 3
This class offers foundational principles and skills training that will enable Bible majors to communicate God’s Word in a variety of settings. You will discuss strategies for creating an hospitable learning environment, practice inductive Bible study methods that enhance preparation, and discover how to formulate Bible study objectives and how to organize material in a clear, easy-to-follow format for presentation. You will practice writing sound Bible discussion questions, identify various learning styles, explore ways to enhance learner application, and receive encouraging perspectives from Scripture on the ministry of teaching. The course includes an experiential component: You will lead a small group Bible discussion in class and teach once in an off-campus venue.
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MSD 3950 - FDS in Ministry Skills Development
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement of instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
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MSD 4010 - Marketplace Ministry
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to encourage you to learn, develop, and implement a biblical Christian faith in every aspect of life-home, business, church, and the world at large. You will study how your lifestyles as believers comprises a powerful statement to the non-Christian and provide the Christian opportunities to initiate spiritual conversations. The biblical elements of conversion are included. (3) Limited to online program students.
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MSD 4400 - Practical Skill Development in Ministry
Credits: 1
Ministry Skills experiences within the discipline providing opportunity for the upperclassman to gain competency and confidence within related vocations. Experiential learning requirements are defined by the student’s program and assessed by the program faculty. A minimum of 50 clock hours of direct experience is required for a unit of credit. Requires advisor approval. Repeatable.
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MSD 4930 - General Studies Internship
Credits: 3
This internship provides General Studies students with exposure to professional and/or ministry contexts in preparation for future work. This may occur in a local or international setting. Internship assignments are subject to approval and will be supervised by faculty members and on-site supervisors.
Prerequisite(s): completion of an 18-hour concentration in General Studies.
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MUS 1000 - Convocation
Credits: 0
This is a requirement for all students with a major in music and music minors enrolled in other music courses. Convocation involves weekly recitals, lectures, and presentations by the Music department faculty, students, and guest musicians.
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MUS 1652 - Class Guitar–Beginning
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
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MUS 1653 - Class Guitar–Intermediate
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
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MUS 1672 - Class Piano–Beginning
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
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MUS 2110 - Music Appreciation
Credits: 3
This course will introduction the student to the place that music traditionally held as one of the seven liberal arts as an apologetic to the study and enjoyment of music. The goal of the class is to enhance critical listening skills and to develop a working vocabulary of music that is meaningful to the non-musician. The course will introduce the basic elements of music and a brief overview of the history of Western classical music, American Jazz, World, and Pop music. (3)
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MUS 2300 - Music Theory I
Credits: 3
In this course you will review of the fundamentals of music (rhythm, scales, key signatures, reading, and writing), followed by a detailed study of harmony, intervals, keyboard harmony, and melodic and choral analysis. You will apply your knowledge in composition of traditional and contemporary music.
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MUS 2310 - Music Theory II
Credits: 3
In this course you will continue to review the fundamentals of music (rhythm, scales, key signatures, reading, and writing), followed by a detailed study of harmony, intervals, keyboard harmony, and melodic and choral analysis. You will apply your knowledge in composition of traditional and contemporary music.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 2300
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MUS 2501 - Private Studies in Voice
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
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MUS 2503 - Vocal Ensemble Ministry Teams
Credits: 1
Ensembles with emphasis on ministry, not only through musical performance, but also through a lifestyle of servanthood. By permission of the instructor.
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MUS 2504 - Vocal Ensemble Ambassador Singers
Credits: 1
Ambassador Singers is composed of 20-25 members who are selected by audition for the academic year. Selectons occur during the first week of the fall semester and a small number of slots may be filled during the first week of the spring semester. The singers minister regularly for local churches, organizations, and school events throughout the school year. Some out-of-town tours also may be scheduled. Members are required to attend all scheduled rehearsals and sectionals.
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MUS 2511 - Private Studies in Voice
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson per week. Additional course fee.
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MUS 2523 - Vocal Ensemble Praise Team
Credits: 1
The Praise and Worship team is a group of vocalists and instrumentalists that leads the CIU family in worship through a blend of traditional and contemporary worshp music. By audition.
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MUS 2524 - Gospel Choir
Credits: 1
This choir prepares and performs contemporary gospel choral music and is open by audition to all students, staff, and faculty. Several performances on and off campus will be the focus of rehearsals.
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MUS 2611 - Private Studies in Piano
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson per week. Additional course fee.
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MUS 2621 - Private Studies in Guitar
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson per week. Additional course fee.
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MUS 2651 - Private Studies in Guitar
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
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MUS 2671 - Private Studies in Piano
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
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MUS 2681 - Private Studies in Strings
Credits: 1
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MUS 2691 - Private Studies in Woodwinds
Credits: 1
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MUS 2693 - Concert Band
Credits: 1
Open by audition to all students, faculty, and staff. Several performances on and off campus will be the focus of rehearsals.
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MUS 2899 - Piano Proficiency
Credits: 0
This is a requirement for music majors that involves a demonstration of competency in all the keyboard skills described in the Piano Proficiency handbook.
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MUS 3300 - Music Theory III
Credits: 3
In this continuation of the study of music theory, you will focus on advanced sight-singing and ear training, dictation and transcription, keyboard harmony, writing in 3 and 4 parts, and introduction to contemporary chord symbol notation.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 2300 and MUS 2310
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MUS 3302 - Music Theory IV
Credits: 3
In this continuation of the study of music theory, you will focus on advanced sight-singing and ear training, dictation and transcription, keyboard harmony, writing in 3 and 4 parts, and introduction to contemporary chord symbol notation.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 3300
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MUS 3440 - Elementary Music methods
Credits: 3
A study of the various methods and materials used in the teaching of choral and general music in kindergarten through grade six including curriculum design with national and state music standards; emphasis on effective teaching strategies; classroom management and discipline, instructional clarity, teacher responsibilities inside and outside the classroom, and multicultural and diverse populations. Includes a field experience component as well as selection, evaluation and use of educational software. Students will develop skills in singing, movement, directive listening, writing, and in developing creative assessments.
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MUS 3700 - Music in Cross-cultural Settings
Credits: 3
In this course you will discover the music of various cultures from around the world and will investigate current efforts and apply biblical guidelines to the development of ethnic hymnody.
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MUS 3950 - Faculty Directed Studyin Music
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement of instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
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MUS 4200 - History of Western Music I
Credits: 3
In this course you will cover the time period from about AD 600-1750. The course begins with an introduction to ancient music and continues through the periods of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque. You will study the musical characteristics, instruments, and theory of each period as well as the cultural and historical contexts including philosophy, religion, politics, art, architecture, and daily life. Connections are made to music from other cultures as well as contemporary musical styles.
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MUS 4201 - History of Western Music II
Credits: 3
In this course you will examine the history of Western music from the Classical Period through the present day, stressing the origin and evolution of musical forms and musical styles and the important composers since 1750. Students will also be placing this knowledge in the broader cultural context of each period.
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MUS 4202 - History of Music in Christ Church
Credits: 3
This course focuses exclusively on music for the Christian church from the Middle Ages through the end of the 20th century, and you will examine trends and issues in each period while being challenged to develop your own philosophy of church music in light of the Scriptures.
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MUS 4400 - Practice Skill Development in Music
Credits: 1
This course is designed to offer you ministry skills experience within the discipline, providing opportunity for you as an upperclass student to gain competency and confidence within related vocations. Experiential learning requirements are defined by your program and assessed by the program faculty. A minimum of 50 clock hours of direct experience is required for a unit of credit, and advisor approval is required. Repeatable.
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MUS 4406 - Conducting
Credits: 3
In this course you will discover the manual techiques of conducting and song leading, including beat patterns, cues, attacks, releases, dynamics, and expressive styles, with emphasis on choral conducting, tone production, and choral rehearsal techniques. You will be encouraged to give particular attention to the leadership needs of the local church, including leading large and small vocal and instrumental ensembles and praise teams.
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MUS 4501 - Private Studies in Voice
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
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MUS 4503 - Vocal Ensemble Ministry Teams
Credits: 1
Ensembles with emphasis on ministry, not only through musical performance, but also through a lifestyle of servanthood. By permission of the instructor.
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MUS 4504 - Vocal Ensemble Ambassador Singers
Credits: 1
Ambassador Singers is composed of 20-25 members who are selected by audition for the academic year. Selectons occur during the first week of the fall semester and a small number of slots may be filled during the first week of the spring semester. The singers minister regularly for local churches, organizations, and school events throughout the school year. Some out-of-town tours also may be scheduled. Members are required to attend all scheduled rehearsals and sectionals.
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MUS 4511 - Private Studies:Contemporary Voice
Credits: 1
These lessons emphasize developing skills and repertoire for use in church services and public ministry settings, emphasizing contemporary vocal styles. The course may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Two years of college-level vocal study and permission of instructor.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4521 - Private Studies in Voice
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4523 - Vocal Ensemble Praise Team
Credits: 1
The Praise and Worship team is a group of vocalists and instrumentalists that leads the CIU family in worship through a blend of traditional and contemporary worshp music. By audition.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4524 - Gospel Choir
Credits: 1
This choir prepares and performs contemporary gospel choral music and is open by audition to all students, staff, and faculty. Several performances on and off campus will be the focus of rehearsals.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4611 - Private Studies In Piano
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4621 - Private Studies in Guitar
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4651 - Private Studies in Guitar
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4671 - Private Studies in Piano
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4681 - Private Studies in Strings–Advanced
Credits: 1
Undergraduate
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MUS 4693 - Concert Band
Credits: 1
Open by audition to all students, faculty, and staff. Several performances on and off campus will be the focus of rehearsals.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4810 - Contemporary Christian Worship
Credits: 3
In this course you will begin to examine the many facets of music ministry in today’s church, including service planning, worship philosophy, sound reinforcement and recording, musical/drama production, team building, and contemporary worship styles. Segments may be taught by a variety of specialists.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4898 - Recital
Credits: 0
A requirement for music majors that involves a 25-35 minute, public recital in their primary performance area, consisting of music selected from their private studies.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4899 - Piano Proficiency Examination
Credits: 0
This is a requirement for music majors that involves a demonstration of competency in all the keyboard skills described in the Piano Proficiency handbook.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4930 - Internship in Music
Credits: 1
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement with instructor. You will demonstrate skills in an on-site experience in a church, recording studio, camp, or other location appropriate to your area of interest and specialization. A minimum of 50 clock hours of direct experience is required for a unit of credit. Consult with your academic advisor.
Undergraduate
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