Bachelor of Church Music hero

Academic Program

Bachelor of Church Music

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At a glance

Program
Snapshot

Study Mode

On Campus

120

Credit Hours

78 music-related credit hours required

4

Years of Study

Fall & Spring enrollment

$255

Per credit hour

Tuition

Tuition$255 / credit hour
Individual instruction fee$280 / course

Semesters

FallAug – Dec
SpringJan – May

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Musical Performance

Demonstrate technical proficiency, stylistic understanding, and artistic expression in a primary area of musical performance.

Music Theory and Aural Skills

Apply music theory, harmony, aural skills, sight-singing, arranging, and score analysis in performance and ministry settings.

Biblical and Theological Integration

Articulate the biblical and theological foundations of Christian worship and integrate them into church music ministry.

Worship Leadership

Plan, lead, and evaluate biblically grounded worship appropriate to congregational and ministry contexts.

Ensemble Collaboration

Perform and collaborate effectively in choirs, ensembles, worship teams, and other musical settings.

Pastoral Communication and Ministry

Demonstrate Christian character, pastoral sensitivity, leadership, communication, and professional responsibility in church music ministry.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the Bachelor of Church Music program at Washington Jabez University, Applicants must meet the following spiritual and academic standards to be considered for admission.

Academic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • English-language proficiency if English is not the applicant's first language.

Spiritual & Character Qualifications

  • Personal testimony of Christian faith and spiritual maturity.
  • Active participation in a local church or Christian community.

Application Materials

  • Application for Admission and non-refundable application fee.
  • Official high school transcript and proof of graduation or recognized equivalent.
  • Spiritual Journey and Ministry Vision Essay.
  • One letter of recommendation from a pastor or educator.
  • One recent digital photograph.
  • A valid government-issued photo identification document.
  • Passport and applicable immigration or residency documents(for Residents Outside the United States).
  • Required personal interview.

Program-Specific Requirement

  • Audition or audition recording appropriate to the intended concentration.

Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the Bachelor of Church Music degree, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Credit Hours: Complete the prescribed 120-semester-credit Bachelor of Church Music curriculum and all required General Education, theology, music, applied-study, concentration, elective, and recital requirements.
  • Minimum GPA: Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  • Residency Requirement: Complete at least 74 Semester Credits through Washington Jabez University.
  • Junior and Graduation Recitals / Project: Complete the required Junior Recital and Graduation Recital or Project applicable to the selected concentration.
  • General Requirements: Complete all other University graduation requirements.
  • Clearance: Complete all financial and administrative requirements, including payment of the graduation fee.

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