Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School
Worship and Performing Arts Department
Music Education Program
Equipping educational artists in the use of musical tools, to minister as “salt and light” in public, private and home school academic settings. Degree: Bachelor of Science in Bible Majors: Bible, Music Education Bible/Theology: 48 Credits
Arts & Sciences: 50 Credits
Professional Program: 60 Credits (+ 14 Student Teaching, 19 applied, ensemble)
College Success: 1 Credit
Credit Distribution:

Department Mission: The Worship and Performing Arts Department seeks to equip men and women in the use of their art form as a ministry tool, combining biblical training, real-world experience and spiritual giftedness with developed artistic and technical abilities, to produce maturing and effective servant-leaders, available for professional and volunteer ministry opportunities throughout the world. Departmental Objectives: Students will...

1. Articulate a biblical world view of worship arts as a ministry tool;
2. Describe the integration of worship into all areas of life;
3. Demonstrate artistic and technical competence in their respective art form;
4. Articulate a biblical philosophy of ministry as applied to their career choice.

Program Mission: The Music Education Program trains students in a pedagogical philosophy that reflects and communicates a biblical worldview, in order to serve as “salt and light” in the academic setting of public and private schools. Program Objectives: In addition to Departmental Objectives, the student will...

1. Articulate a biblical world view for the integration of worship into all aspects of personal and ministry life;
2. Articulate a biblical philosophy of music education;
3. Demonstrate the design and implementation of an effective music education pedagogy;
4. Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of vocal and instrumental music for instruction and curriculum development;
5. Demonstrate the ability to administer music education departments, programs and courses;
6. Articulate the strengths and place of multi-ethnic, multi-cultural music in the educational process.

W&PA Requirements: In order to fulfill the baccalaureate requirements in Music Education, the student must

1. Complete all credit requirements;
2. Fulfill all departmental requirements as outlined in the W&PA Handbook;
3. Complete WP 101, the W&PA Seminar;
4. Demonstrate proficiency in an applied area;
5. Participate and maintain a 3.5 average in a large ensemble for eight semesters;
6. Maintain a 3.0 average in a chosen proficiency. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the professional major;
7. Satisfactorily complete all internships and practicum, as well as Student Teaching requirements for Certification;
8. Perform and obtain a satisfactory evaluation from the W&PA faculty for the student Senior Project;
9. Attend all required W&PA Department Forum (WP 100), performances and events.