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Department of Worship

ADMINISTRATOR

SAMUEL D. GREEN, Chair, Department of Worship, Professor of Music, 1997—

BS, Trevecca Nazarene University; MMEd, Belmont University; EdD, Tennessee State University; Advanced Graduate Certificate of Worship Studies, Institute for Worship Studies.

 

FACULTY

MARK HOSNY, Instructor of Music, 2012—

BMEd, Louisiana State University; MM, The University of Texas at San Antonio.

VERNON M. WHALEY, Associate Vice President of Program Development: Music and Worship, 2020—

BA, Welch College; MCM, Luther Rice Seminary; MA, Middle Tennessee State University; DMin, Luther Rice Seminary and Bible College; DWS, Liberty University; PhD, University of Oklahoma.

The Department for Worship's Purpose is to:

Train and equip competent musicians for the local church and global worshiping community.

Department of Worship General Information

The Department of Worship offers a Bachelor of Science in Music and Worship, an Associate of Arts in Worship Studies, and a minor in Worship. The Department's educational philosophy is based on the premise that a student must be equipped to serve in the role of worship pastor through courses in worship, theology, and musicianship, which includes applied and ensemble music performance. Therefore, each program of study offers opportunities to perform with either vocal or instrumental groups on campus in addition to the basic core of worship, theology, and music courses. Performing ensembles include Testify, Concert Choir, TNU Singers, Commercial Vocal Ensemble, Trevecca Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble (Big Band), Jazz Combo, Commercial Ensemble (combo), Lab Bands, Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and various chamber groups.

Students majoring in Music and Worship select a minor of interest to fulfill degree requirements. For those interested in being ordained in the Church of the Nazarene, the Religion minor fulfills the educational requirements as outlined by the denomination.

Trevecca Nazarene University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates with a Music and Worship BS will be able to:

1. Articulate a theology of worship, pastoral roles, Christian faith, and practice of worship.
2. Define the Biblical and theological foundations of worship.
3. Design worship services in various contexts and settings.
4. Demonstrate a proficiency in areas of theory, production, arranging, and piano.
5. Demonstrate the ability to lead a band, a choir, and/or a congregation in a contemporary worship setting.

Graduates with a Worship Studies AA will be able to:

1. Develop and practice the habits and practices of the Christian faith.
2. Understand the Biblical and theological foundations of worship.
3. Be able to design a worship service for various contexts and settings.
4. Demonstrate the ability to lead a band, a choir, and/or a congregation in a contemporary worship setting.