Certificate of Worship & Music by Extension (W.M.E.)

Certificate of Worship & Music by Extension (W.M.E.)

Objectives

  • To provide formal training to those who are willing to serve God in the area of worship and music.
  • To provide training opportunity and to upgrade church musicians who are unable to study full-time.

Nature of the Course

  • This program is offered as evening classes and in modular form in outstation.
  • Students are required to complete 12 courses in three years or maximum period of five years.
Academic Year Semester Courses Credit Hours
Year 1 Semester 1 Choral Conducting I

 

Choral Conducting I (2 cr. hrs.)

Develop conducting skills, method of choral singing, analyze the style of music from different periods and from different cultures.

 2
Church Music in History and practice I

 

Church Music in History and Practice I (2 cr. hrs.)

Explore in detail the styles and historical development of church music from Biblical time to Baroque periods; these include the development of Western, Asian, African and Latin American church music.

 2
Semester 2 Choral Conducting II

 

Choral Conducting II (2 cr. hrs.)

Develop the conducting skill, method of choral singing, analyse the style of music from different periods and from different cultures.

 2
Church Music in History and Practice II

 

Church Music in History and Practice II (2 cr. hrs.)

Explore in detail the styles and historical development of church music from Classical to Contemporary periods; these include the development of Western, Asian, African and Latin American church music.

 2
Year 2 Semester 1 Congregational Song and Leading

 

Congregational Song and Leading (2 cr. hrs.)

Explore the historical development, importance and the skills of leading congregational singing.

 2
Hymnology & Hymn Pedagogy I

 

Hymnology & Hymn Pedagogy I (2 cr. hrs.)

Study the historical development of the hymnody and expand the hymns understanding through.

  1. analyzing its texts for: theme; biblical allusions; use of image and metaphor; poetic meter, accent, and rhyme.
  2. analyzing its music for: shape and character of the melody; significance of the rhythm; nature and character of the harmony; keys and modulation; and ways in which music enhance the text.
  3. Developing techniques of teaching and leading the congregation in singing hymns.
 2
Semester 2 Theology of Worship

 

Theology of Worship (3 cr. hrs.)

This course is to examine the biblical and theological foundations of worship, and the development of worship in church history to the present day. It also explores the theological implications of the Church Calendar, music, arts and the use of symbols in worship. Furthermore, the students are equipped with the skills of creative worship design and leadership.

 3
Hymnology & Hymn Pedagogy II

 

Hymnology & Hymn Pedagogy II (2 cr. hrs.)

Study the historical development of the hymnody and expand the hymns understanding through.

  1. analyzing its texts for: theme; biblical allusions; use of image and metaphor; poetic meter, accent, and rhyme.
  2. analyzing its music for: shape and character of the melody; significance of the rhythm; nature and character of the harmony; keys and modulation; and ways in which music enhance the text.
  3. Developing techniques of teaching and leading the congregation in singing hymns.
 2
Year 3 Semester 1 Christian Spirituality

 

Christian Spirituality (3 cr. hrs.)

This course consists of the basic spiritual disciplines, which include the inward disciplines of meditation, prayer, fasting and the outward disciplines of simplicity, submission service, with major emphasis in relationship to God and in personal as well as corporate aspects of the Christian life.

  
Semester 2 Malaysian and Global Music

 

Malaysian and Global Music (3 cr. hrs.)

Introduce, sing, and analyze church music other than Western countries in appreciation to music from different cultures and witness God’s almighty works in other parts of the world. Malaysian Music is highlighted to promote the contextual Music.

 3
Music Theory, Voice /Musical Instrument Student must obtain at least Grade 5 of Music Theory, and voice or any musical instrument from Royal School of Music or equivalent upon graduation.  
Total Credit Hours 23

Admission Qualification

  • The applicant must be a born again Christian and clear in God’s calling to serve in the area of worship and music.
  • Students must attain Form 5 or its equivalent in formal education, exceptional cases will be considered otherwise.

Admission Requirements

Applicant can obtain an application from the School, and send it to the School with the following supporting documents:

  • Full academic records / Certified copies of school / College/ University certificates and Certificate related in Music
  • One recommendation letter (Form obtainable from the school) from applicant's church pastor
  • A personal statement of reasons for the enrolment to this course (250 words)
  • A photocopy of identity card (IC)
  • Two recent passport-size photographs

Graduation Requirement

  • Students must complete all the courses.
  • Students must obtain a GPA of 2.00.

For Further Information

For more information about the programmes, please contact +6084-321409/ +6084-330870 or email to music@mtssibu.edu.my.

 
 
 
Go To Application