PROGRAM MISSION

The Master of Arts in Church Music degree program is designed to prepare the student philosophically, practically, and theologically for a career in many aspects of church music ministry. By integrating studies in theology and music, this program will help the student develop and enhance his/her skills as a church musician.

PROGRAM GOALS

The Master of Arts in Church Music program enables students to:

apply principles of the Christian faith in different musical and life settings;
understand church music practice including worship, hymnology, church music history, church music administration and the relationship between church music and culture.
develop their musical skills in composing, conducting, and performing; and
evaluate current issues in church music.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Students receive the M.A.C.M degree when they complete a minimum of 48-semester units.

1. Biblical & Practical Theology (18 Units)

2. Music Requirements (30 Units)

Last 24 Units must be taken at IRUS.

A minimum full-time course load is 9 units per semester. A maximum full-time load is 15 units per semester; however, students may petition for additional units if their cumulative average is 3.0 or higher.

Official classification is based on the number of units completed toward graduation as follows: 1st-year students 0-24; sophomores 25-48.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The following are the course requirements for the M.A.C.M.

1. Biblical & Practical Requirements (18 Units Minimum)

OT 505 Introduction to the Old Testament (3 Units)

NT 505 Introduction to the New Testament (3 Units)

ST 501 Prolegomena and Theology Proper (3 Units)

ST 505 Anthropology and Christology (3 Units)

HT 502 Medieval Church & Reformation Period (3 Units)

PT 502 Missions (3 Units)

PT 511 Christian Education (3 Units)

HT 701 American & Korean Presbyterian Church History (3 Units)

ST 701 Christian Ethics (3 Units)