Overview

Key features

The four-year, 122-hour program achieves its purpose by providing comprehensive musical training and ministry experience to those students preparing for careers in music.

For all International Baptist College and Seminary students, the program offers opportunity to develop a Biblical view of music and to foster their aesthetic sensibilities through enriching musical and cultural experiences.

The Bible and Church Music program includes classroom instruction, private lessons, group participation, and an internship.

The curriculum consists of courses in music theory, ear training and sightsinging, music history, hymnology, conducting, congregational songleading, and primary performance proficiency.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sight Singing and Ear Training
Choral Conducting
Music Appreciation
Hymnology
Church Music Administration
Philosophy of Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-19 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chandler, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Music View 869 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successfully complete the minimum credits in the prescribed and elective courses.
Earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for this degree at International Baptist College and Seminary.
Successfully complete at least 30 credits in residency at IBCS.
Earn at least a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Successfully complete the capstone project (as applicable).
Pay all financial obligations to IBCS.
Successfully complete all mentoring and ministry requirements.
Demonstrate proper Christian character.
Receive administrative approval for graduation.
Participate in commencement exercises

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14100 USD / year

≈ 14100 USD / year
Out-of-State

14100 USD / year

≈ 14100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14100 USD / year

≈ 14100 USD / year

Living costs

Chandler

United States

860 - 1450 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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