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Bachelor of Arts in Church Music
Bachelor of Arts in Church Music
Duration :
3 years (6 semesters)
Programme Description
Equips worship leaders and musicians with a strong scriptural and theological understanding of their role, together with practical skill in music and the leading of worship. Total 113 credit hours, culminating in a special project and recital. Students of Church Music pay an additional practical fee.
Bachelor of Arts in Church Music is offered by the School of Undergraduate Studies and leads to the award of the Bachelor of Arts. Entry is by a written entrance examination set by CBTS followed by an interview. The programme runs over 3 years, with 30 places available at the Ndu and Kumba campuses and through our Distance Learning Centres.
What you'll study
- Biblical studies and exegesis
- Systematic and biblical theology
- Pastoral care and counselling
- Research methods and general studies
- Church music and performance
- Church music foundations
- Christian leadership and administration
- Preach and teach the Scriptures faithfully
- Minister within the Cameroon Baptist Convention
- Integrate theology with the realities of African ministry
- Serve with spiritual and moral integrity
Programme Curriculum
The programme comprises 55 courses across 3 years, totalling 117 credit hours. Core courses are required of every student; electives are chosen in consultation with your Concentration Advisor.
Year 1
First semester · 18 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS401 | Introduction to the Holy Scriptures | 3 | Core |
| THS400 | Introduction to Systematic Theology I | 3 | Core |
| PCC401 | Spiritual Formation and Development | 3 | Core |
| GSR400 | Use of English | 2 | Core |
| GSR401 | Introduction to Theological Research | 2 | Core |
| CMK403 | Keyboard I | 2 | Core |
| CMS402 | Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 2 | Core |
| CME400 | Choral Ensemble I | 1 | Core |
Second semester · 21 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| THS401 | Introduction to Systematic Theology II | 3 | Core |
| PCC402 | Introduction to Counselling | 3 | Core |
| BIS403 | Introduction to Hermeneutics | 3 | Core |
| CMS406 | Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 2 | Core |
| DCM407 | Keyboard II | 2 | Core |
| CMV401 | Voice Training I | 2 | Core |
| CMT400 | Music Theory I | 3 | Core |
| CMV405 | Voice Training II (J-Term) | 2 | Core |
| CMD404 | Diction in Music (J-Term) | 1 | Core |
Year 2
First semester · 23 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| THS404 | Introduction to Christian Worship | 3 | Core |
| BIS408 | Homiletics | 3 | Core |
| PCC408 | Introductory Supervised Ministry | 3 | Core |
| CMC410 | Conducting I | 1 | Core |
| CMC411 | Guitar | 2 | Core |
| CMS412 | Sight Singing and Ear Training III | 2 | Core |
| CMV413 | Voice Training III | 2 | Core |
| CMT408 | Music Theory II | 3 | Core |
| CME414 | Music Aesthetics (J-Term) | 2 | Core |
| CMM414 | Musicology (J-Term) | 2 | Core |
Second semester · 19 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| THS403 | Introduction to Christian Social Ethics | 3 | Core |
| CLA400 | Leadership and Church Administration | 3 | Core |
| CMH414 | History Survey of Church Music | 2 | Core |
| CMP416 | Private Instruction Major I | 2 | Core |
| CMP417 | Private Instruction Minor I | 1 | Core |
| CMC418 | Conducting II | 1 | Core |
| CMK409 | Keyboard III | 2 | Core |
| CMM404 | Music Theory III | 2 | Core |
| CMO419 | Orchestration | 1 | Core |
| CME401 | Choral Ensemble II | 1 | Core |
| CMC420 | Music Composition | 1 | Core |
Year 3
First semester · 17 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| THS409 | Introduction to Pastoral Theology | 3 | Core |
| THS410 | Introductory Spiritual Warfare | 3 | Core |
| CMH420 | Hymnody and Sacred Solo Literature | 2 | Core |
| CMM421 | Musical Instrument (Woodwind) | 1 | Core |
| CME402 | Choral Ensemble III | 1 | Core |
| CMP422 | Private Instruction Major II | 2 | Core |
| CMP423 | Private Instruction Minor II | 1 | Core |
| CMA421 | Form and Analysis | 2 | Core |
| CMT419 | Choral Techniques and Counterpoint | 2 | Core |
Second semester · 19 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCC406 | Introduction to Marriage and Family | 3 | Core |
| CMI424 | Musical Instruments (Strings) | 1 | Core |
| CMS425 | Senior Seminar | 1 | Core |
| CMP427 | Private Instruction Major III | 2 | Core |
| CMA415 | Church Music Administration | 2 | Core |
| CMP428 | Private Instruction Minor III | 1 | Core |
| GSR405 | Introduction to Clergy and the Law | 3 | Core |
| CMR429 | Special Project / Recital | 6 | Core |
Programme Includes:
- Tuition :
280,000 FCFA
- Application fee :
15,000 FCFA
- Entrance fee :
15,000 FCFA
- Duration :
3 years
- Courses :
55
- Credit hours :
117
- Award :