Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Music in Performance

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Music in Performance

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Music in Performance core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Music in Performance at HBI University is designed to cultivate highly skilled musicians who are also deeply committed to integrating their artistic talents with a robust Christian worldview. This program emphasizes rigorous musical training in performance, theory, and history, alongside a comprehensive understanding of ethical leadership, community engagement, and stewardship principles. Graduates will be equipped to excel in diverse musical settings while embodying the values of servant leadership and ethical artistry.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Music in Performance combines a broad-based general education curriculum with comprehensive study in music theory, performance techniques, historical musicology, sacred compositions, liturgy, and the integration of theological principles within artistic expression. The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of music as a vehicle for worship, service, and community engagement, fostering both technical proficiency and spiritual maturity.

Florida's current standard establishes a minimum of 120 semester credits for a bachelor's degree and at least 30 general-education credits for a Bachelor of Arts. This curriculum exceeds the general-education minimum.

Program Details

• Total Credits: 120
• Duration: 4 years
• Degree Level: Bachelor

General education | 36 credit hours

• Faith-Based Music in Performance core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS 101 | Introduction to Music Theory | 3 | None
• MUS 105 | Music Appreciation and History I | 3 | None
• ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 | None
• PHI 100 | Introduction to Logical Reasoning | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS 102 | Music Theory II | 3 | MUS 101
• MUS 106 | Music Appreciation and History II | 3 | None
• ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 | ENG 101
• HUM 101 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS 201 | Harmony and Voice Leading | 3 | MUS 102
• MUS 210 | Applied Music I | 2 | Departmental approval and audition
• HIS 201 | World Civilizations I | 3 | None
• PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS 202 | Form and Analysis | 3 | MUS 201
• MUS 211 | Applied Music II | 2 | MUS 210
• SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
• EDU 200 | Foundations of Education | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS 301 | Counterpoint | 3 | MUS 202
• MUS 310 | Applied Music III | 2 | MUS 211
• COM 301 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | None
• PHI 310 | Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 | REL 100
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS 305 | Arranging and Orchestration | 3 | MUS 202
• MUS 311 | Applied Music IV | 2 | MUS 310
• BUS 301 | Introduction to Nonprofit Management | 3 | None
• COM 350 | Organizational Leadership and Communication | 3 | REL 100
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS 401 | Music Pedagogy | 3 | MUS 311
• MUS 490 | Senior Recital Preparation | 1 | MUS 311
• SOC 400 | Cultural Studies and Social Dynamics | 3 | REL 100
• RES 300 | Research Methods | 3 | ENG 102
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS 499 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | MUS 490, RES 300
• MUS 450 | Senior Recital | 1 | MUS 490
• BUS 400 | Community Engagement Practicum | 3 | MIN 350
• HUM 300 | Philosophy of Culture and Aesthetic Theory | 3 | PHI 101 or HUM 101

Career Opportunities

• Church Music Director
• Worship Leader
• Instrumental Performer (solo, ensemble)
• Vocal Performer (solo, ensemble)
• Music Educator (private instruction, community programs)
• Music Ministry Coordinator
• Arts Administrator for faith-based organizations
• Composer or Arranger for religious contexts

Important Notices

• The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
• HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
• HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
• Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
• The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
• Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
• Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
• This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
• Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
• Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
• Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
• Degree abbreviation | B.A. in Faith-Based Music in Performance
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years