Academic Program
Graduate Diploma in Church Music
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Program Snapshot
Credit Hours
Years of Study
Cost
$255.00 per credit hour
Semesters
Fall (Aug-Dec) & Spring (Jan-May)
Study Mode
Online · On Campus
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
Focused Proficiency
Enhance technical and artistic proficiency in a chosen musical discipline at the graduate level within a streamlined timeframe.
Ministry Application
Apply core principles of music ministry and spiritual formation directly to immediate local church contexts.
Worship Design
Effectively execute worship planning and congregational communication based on sound theological principles.
Practical Arrangement
Develop practical skills in arranging and adapting music to suit the specific resources of a local congregation.
Curriculum
View full course listAdmission Requirements
To be admitted into the Graduate Diploma in Church Music program at Washington Jabez University, Applicants must meet the following spiritual and academic standards to be considered for admission.
Spiritual Qualifications
- Personal experience of regeneration and water baptism.
- Confirmed sense of calling to Christian ministry and music.
- Active involvement in a local church or Christian community.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
Application Materials
- Application form & fee.
- Official Transcripts & Diploma.
- Personal Essay detailing spiritual journey and ministry vision.
- Reference Letters (at least two).
- One recent digital photograph.
- One (1) copy of passport and driver's license (for U.S. residents).
- One (1) copy of passport and resident registration certificate (for Residents Outside the United States).
- Personal Interview and/or Audition/Portfolio (Depending on the major concentration).
Graduation Requirements
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Church Music degree, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Credit Hours: Completion of 21 semester units.
- GPA Requirement: Maintenance of a minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.8.
- Residency: Transfer credits must be negotiated and approved by the institution.
- Graduation Recital / Project: Candidates must successfully complete a Graduation Project Presentation or a Graduation Recital according to their major concentration.
- Clearance: All financial obligations must be cleared, and the graduation fee paid.
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