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CHICAGO, IL (August 7, 2008) \u2013 Once upon a time, the music minister at a church directed the choir and maybe played the organ and piano. No more.
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\n\u201cIt\u2019s an interesting time,\u201d says Helen Hudgens, associate professor of music at North Park University. These days, the music minister is more likely to be a minister of worship \u2013 a significant difference \u2013 who plays an integral role with the rest of the staff in planning and leading the worship life of the congregation.<\/p>\n

That has created a problem for some churches, says Hudgens. They often are having a difficult time finding qualified people.<\/p>\n

\u201cChurches are expecting a lot more,\u201d Hudgens says. \u201cThey expect people to know theology, liturgy, and the church seasons and be able to tie them together.\u201d Ministers of worship increasingly are expected to be capable in a number of musical languages, from classical to contemporary idioms such as jazz and pop, as well as knowledgeable of different ethnic forms. The ministers also must be proficient in an instrument, able to write and arrange pieces, and work with a variety of musical groups.<\/p>\n

To meet the need, the university has worked with North Park Theological Seminary to develop a bachelor\u2019s degree in music and worship. Five years were spent developing the curriculum, Hudgens says.<\/p>\n

The first two years of the program look similar to the first two years of any music degree at the school, Hudgens says. Students still are expected to be proficient in at least one instrument or vocally.<\/p>\n

The seminary also will offer 12 hours of theology, Bible, and spiritual formation. The collaboration offers an opportunity that is unavailable to most music programs around the country, Hudgens says.<\/p>\n

Courses include \u201cFoundation of Worship Arts,\u201d \u201cPlanning for the Arts in Worship\/Music, and Congregational Music for the 21st Century Church\u201d as well as \u201cFoundations of Christian Worship.\u201d<\/p>\n

Students have an opportunity to lead university and seminary chapels as well as participate in a supervised internship at a church in the Chicago area. The internship is tailored to the type of church the student expects to serve.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit the university\u2019s School of Music website<\/a> or email Hudgens<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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