Music & Worship
Why Study Music & Worship at TFC?
The Music & Worship major exists to prepare Christian musicians for career ministries in church worship arts and varied music-related vocations. Music students develop and share their God-given abilities by participation in ensembles, recitals, concerts, service projects, and ministries. Through these experiences, the Music Department brings the whole person into the learning process and provides for the dynamic integration of faith and learning together with character and intellect.
This approach, along with the study of music theory, history, worship music, pedagogy, and performance gives students the skills to become highly effective in their field. Music majors must perform an entrance audition for the Music Department.
The Music & Worship major equips musicians personally with Godly character in the pursuit of truth and professionally for careers in music ministries. The courses within the concentration focus especially on trends and methodologies in contemporary Christian music and worship arts leadership.
Music Department
“Our Music program allows you to immerse beautifully in both theology and the musical understanding of why we do what we do…every time you go into the practice room and you working on your craft, it’s a worshipful response to who God is. That’s the worldview we bring into the classroom.”
Dr. Desmond Ikegwuonu
Associate Professor of Music and Worship Arts
Music & Worship Courses
The Music & Worship major is a 126 hour program that includes 66 hours of general education courses, 39 hours of music courses and 21 hours of Worship courses.
Featured Courses:
- Contemporary Song Writing
- Introduction to Worship Leading
- Music & Worship
- Blended Worship Repertoire
- Stage & Sound Techniques
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What can you do with a Music & Worship degree?
When you earn a degree in Music & Worship, you will find that there are many career opportunities available to you. Graduates are qualified for a wide range of jobs, such as:
Worship Pastor/Director
In many churches, there are a variety of pastors/directors who serve under the Pastor. Music & Worship graduates would be well equipped to enter into the role worship pastor/director.
Music Teacher/Director
Those who earn a worship degree are particularly passionate about music, which makes them well-suited to a career in music education or as a choir/band director.
Musician
As a worship graduate, students would be prepared to become a full-time musician or performing artist. Careers in this area could include becoming a session musician or a background vocalist. Opportunities could be available in music production or editing as well.
Music Therapist
A music therapist works with individuals and groups using music in a clinical setting to help patients achieve healing.