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BAM/WAM - Bachelor of Arts in Ministry - Worship & Ministry
Join a community of artistically gifted faculty and students who will encourage you to grow in your passion for Christ and to use your talents with excellence and creativity. is designed to mold you into a versatile leader and artist who can function effectively in a variety of contexts and whose expertise is motivated by a biblical world view and firm commitment to a God-centered life of worship.
As a vocalist or musician, you will have opportunity to provide a broad range of services for worship in the Church and in church-related organizations. A set of core courses will develop your basic skills in your understanding of worship - historically, theologically and practically. As a result you will graduate with a broad understanding and experience in the various aspects of corporate worship leading.
Program Objectives
Prairie’s BAM/WAM program will equip you to:
• Express a working philosophy of worship based on a biblical understanding of worship, aesthetics, history, and culture.
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of worship in its historical, contemporary, and cultural expressions.
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of the creative/dynamic processes involved in music and/or drama.
• Pursue excellence in the development and use of artistic gifts.
• Demonstrate appreciation for worship from a variety of historical and cultural contexts.
• Integrate artistic excellence with an attitude of servant hood.
Expanded Opportunities
Your BAM/WAM degree emphasizes breadth rather than depth and will prepare you with a broad range of skills in the chosen major for vocations in church ministry, a para-church organization, or the market place.
Fees
The 2010-2011 fees for the BAM/WAM program are (fees are per semester and are subject to change):
Tuition - ($260 per credit hour)
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$3,900* |
| College Services** - ($40 per credit hour) |
$600* |
| Residence (double occupancy room) |
$1,065 |
| Refundable Residence Damage Deposit |
$250 |
| Meal Plan |
$1,525 |
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| *Based on 15 credits per semester |
| **Includes student union, printing, fitness, intra-mural, technology, library, orientation, graduation & spiritual formation fees. |
| Program Requirements (3 credits unless otherwise noted) |
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| Bible & Theology Major |
30 credits |
| BT 100 The Way: Biblical Foundations |
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| NT 110 Jesus & the Gospels |
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| NT 220 Pauline Letters 1 |
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| Two Bible or Theology electives (200 level or above) |
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| OT 110 Pentateuch |
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| OT 242 Psalms & Wisdom Literature |
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| TH 100 Intro. to Christian Theology |
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| TH 357 Theology of Worship |
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| Two Theology electives (200 level or above) |
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| General Studies Core |
36 credits |
| GS 400 Integrative Ministry Seminar |
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| HF 110 Written Composition |
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| HF 233 Early Church History |
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| HF 240 Christianity & Culture |
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| HF 255 Music in Church & Society |
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| HF 334 Reformation Church History |
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| SS 110 Intro. to Psychology |
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| SS 120 Into to Sociology |
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| SS 150 Interpersonal Communication |
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| SS 212 Lifespan Development |
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| SS 366 Principles of Management for Not-for-Profit Orgs |
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| SS 374 World Religions OR SS 378 Principles of Cross Cultural Relationships |
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| Spiritual Formation Core |
12 credits |
| SF 100 The Christian Life: Pursuing God Faithfully |
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| SF 200 Discipleship: Following Christ Authentically |
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| SF 300 Church: Witnessing Christ Passionately in His Community |
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| SF 400 Prayer: Engaging God Passionately |
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| Worship Major |
42 credits |
| CM 141 Foundations of Worship Ministry |
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| CM 215 Leadership Foundations |
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| CM 243 Principals or Worship Leadership & Lab |
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| CM 250 Intro to Counseling OR CM 318 Ministerial Ethics |
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| CM 471 Worship Internship (12 credits) |
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| WO 228 History & Forms of Worship |
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| WO 345 The Art of Worship & Lab |
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| WO 483 Issues in Contemporary Worship |
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| Music |
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| HF 253 Music in World Cultures |
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| MU 187 Music Lessons OR MU 191 Performing Ensemble |
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| MU 191 Performing Ensemble OR MU 287 Music Lessons |
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| Pastoral |
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| PA 161 Intro to Pastoral Ministry |
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| PA 210 Homiletics I |
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| PA 310 Homiletics II |
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| Youth |
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| YO 151 Intro to Youth Ministry |
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| YO 224 Principles of Teaching & Curriculum for Youth |
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| YO 313 Youth Issues & Culture |
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