Undergraduate Certificate in Christian Music

Program Overview

The Undergraduate Certificate in Christian Music at Alphacrucis University College provides a flexible and accessible introduction to music and worship within a Christian context. With no prior musical training required, students can complete the program in a single semester and choose from a range of electives to tailor their studies to their interests. Upon completion, graduates are equipped for further studies in Christian music or careers in various fields where they can align their passion with their faith.

Program Outline

The program emphasizes flexibility and accessibility, allowing students to complete it in a single semester with no prior formal musical training required.

Objectives:

• Equip students with a foundational understanding of music and worship.
• Introduce students to diverse aspects of music, including history, songwriting, theology, and contemporary worship practices.
• Provide a flexible and accessible learning experience suitable for students of all levels of musicianship.
• Prepare students for further studies in Christian music at Alphacrucis.

Program Description:

• This certificate program consists of four subjects chosen from a range of electives.
• Subjects cover various areas such as music history, songwriting, theology, and contemporary worship.
• Delivery mode is online, making it convenient for students across diverse locations.
• The program caters to students of all levels of musical experience, welcoming beginners without prior formal training.

Outline:

Course Structure:

• The program comprises one semester with a duration of 13 weeks.
• Students need to accrue 40 credit points to qualify for the certificate.
• The full list of available subjects can be found in the "Subjects" section of the program description.

Subjects:

• Students can choose four subjects from any Alphacrucis University College AQF Level 7 subject with a MUS or WOR code.

Careers:

Career Opportunities:

• Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including:
• Business and professional organizations
• Ministry or church-based organizations
• Music positions
• Not-for-profit and mission-focused organizations
• Educational institutions requiring skills in research and critical thinking

Student Stories:

• The program description includes a testimonial from a music graduate highlighting their positive experience and how the program aligned their passion with their faith.

Other:

• The program description emphasizes the importance of aligning passion with faith through music studies.
• The flexible delivery mode allows students to mix and match different study modes, including face-to-face, online live, and online recorded classes, adapting to individual needs.
• Some subjects may have limited availability in certain study modes.
• Face-to-face classes can be offered weekly or through intensives.
• Some subjects may require face-to-face participation to meet professional accreditation requirements.