John Pfautz (Professor) B.Sc Music Education (Eastern Nazarene), 1976; M.M. Voice (Missouri), 1981; D.M.A. (West Virginia), 1990. – Opera, Church Music, West African Music and Performance (Voice &

12. John Pfautz (Professor) B.Sc Music Education (Eastern Nazarene), 1976; M.M. Voice (Missouri), 1981; D.M.A. (West Virginia), 1990. – Opera, Church Music, West African Music and Performance (Voice & Piano).

14. Michael Smith (Associate professor) B.M. (Washburn University), M.M.E. (Kansas University); Ph.D. Music Education (Minnesota). Music Education and Performance (Piano, Trombone & Conducting).

NON TEACHING STAFF

All applicants to the Seminary should fulfill the following requirements: (1) be at least twenty two years of age. (2) Furnish the Senate satisfactory evidence of sound Christian character and a call of God to the ministry. (3) Be recommended by their church. (4) Take and pass an entrance examination and personal interview. (5) Meet the academic requirements for entrance as outlined below. (6) Show promise of continued intellectual and spiritual growth and potential for future usefulness in church and society. (7) Married applicants must have legal marriage, registered under the marriage ordinance, before they are eligible to enroll in school. (8) Since this is an international institution in which English is the only language of instruction, it is highly important that the applicant be proficient in writing and speaking English clearly and correctly.

(a) WASC or SSCE or GCE or NECO (O/L) with minimum of four credit level passes and at least a pass in English Language obtained at not more than two sittings; or

(b) Grade II Teacher’s Certificate with minimum of four merit passes and at least a pass in English Language.

2. Bachelors’ Degrees (Bachelor of Church Music Programmes).

(a) WASC or SSCE or GCE or NECO (O/L) with a minimum of five credit level passes, including English Language or six credit level passes at two sittings including English Language, four of which must be passed at one sitting.

(b) Two GCE (AL) papers and three GCE or NECO (O/L) credit passes including English Language provided that no subject shall be counted at both ordinary and advanced levels.

(c) Dip. C.M. with five credit level passes, including English Language at WASC or SSCE or GCE or NECO (O/L) to be passed as in 2(a) above, except a candidate had Division One Diploma Certificate. Credit may be given for above average post-secondary theological studies.

(d) NCE with major in Music with minimum of Merit plus either:

(i) Three credit level passes as in 2(b) above or

(ii) Grade II Teacher’s Certificate with minimum of five merit level passes, including English Language

Credit may be given for some NCE work in Music subject to a critical evaluation of candidate’s transcript of academic records and to passing a proficiency test in Music.

(i) Full-time Programme: Three years

(ii) Sandwich Programmes: Minimum of six contact sessions, usually in

June/July every year with study assignments between contact sessions.

Minimum of first degree in relevant discipline or equivalents obtained from a recognized University/Higher Institution. Candidates must also satisfy basic entry requirement as in (2a) above.

Initial correspondence with reference to admission to the Seminary should be addressed to the Registrar, Nigerian Theological Seminary, P.M.B. 4008, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Persons desiring to enter the Seminary for any courses of study should send a request for “Official Application Form” accompanied by __________ bank draft or_________ U.S. dollars and a stamped, self-addressed nine-inch by four-inch (or, 102 x 28mm) envelope to the above address. Upon receipt of these materials, necessary documents will be forwarded to the applicant. Applications should be made after June 1 and before November 30 each year to be eligible for the next year’s intake in August. Application forms and related materials must reach the Registrar’s Office by November 30 (each year). Entrance examination takes place on the first Saturday of every February.

III. ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

A. Objectives of the Faculty and Departments

Faculty of Church Music

The objective of the programmes of leadership training in church music is to provide music education, including biblical, theological, musicological, historical, and practical studies for those whose churches have attested to their evidence of God’s leading to serve in this specialized ministry; and to provide basic theological instruction for men and women preparing for other church music- related vocations and places of Christian leadership in churches, schools and the denomination.

The Faculty offers four programmes in church music at the undergraduate level, namely: Diploma in Church Music with emphasis on African Church Music (Dip.C.M. African), Diploma in Church Music with emphasis on Western Church Music (Dip.C.M. Western), Bachelor of Musical Arts in African Church Music (B.C.M. African Church Music), The Dip.C.M. programmes are three-years, while the B.C.M. programmes are four-years, all of which are aimed at producing quality church musicians. The programmes started as response to requests from NBC churches for trained church musicians and worship leaders. The programmes are designed to equip the students with musical skills, and skills in worship leading, worked out in the context of a theological framework that builds on the rich musical heritage of the Christian faith.

B. Objectives of the Departments
Faculty of Church Music

1. Department of African Church Music

2. Department of Western Church Music

1. DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN CHURCH MUSIC

The Department of African Church Music offers courses in African music theory, musical traditions and practices of Africa, history of African church music, form and analysis of African music, ethnomusicology, African hymnology, African singing and instruments, African musical composition, African choral techniques and arranging, conducting, music in African worship and evangelism and church music administration. Instruments include various African drums, flutes, xylophone and other idiophones, including the use of piano and guitars to enhance African worship. Emphasis will be placed on practicals such as Performance (voice, instruments & Conducting/Arranging) and Composition. The objectives of the Department are to:

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  encourage creativity in church music through direct practical acquaintance with various African styles and techniques of singing and instrumentation;
  
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  prepare music ministers that would organize effective music for worship and evangelism in African church contexts;
  
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  help students understand and appreciate the theoretical foundations and musical traditions of Africa;
  
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  equip students with tools to compose traditional and contemporary church and Gospel music that is truly African so as to be relevant to the need of the African societies.
  
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  encourage the use of more African musical instruments in churches and other related institutions;
  
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  help students to develop intelligent, artistic interpretation and handling of African traditional music as well as have a working knowledge of African traditional musical instruments;
  
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  train students to be able to professionally organize, train, direct/conduct and accompany choirs, congregations and Gospel musical bands/groups.
  

The Department of Western Church Music offers courses such as Western music theory, history of Western church music, counterpoint, form and analysis of Western music, Western composition, choral techniques, conducting, choral arranging, Western singing and instruments, Christian hymnody, music in worship and evangelism, and church music administration. Instruments include piano, organ, and orchestral instruments. Emphasis will be placed on practicals such as Performance (voice, instruments or conducting/arranging) and Composition. The objectives of the department are to:

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  help students have a basic understanding of Western music theory and forms so as to be able to analyze, artistically interpret and handle Western music intelligently;
  
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  encourage creativity in music through direct practical acquaintance with the basic characteristics and functions of the elements of music in theory and practice;
  
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  help students prepare for effective music teaching and rehearsal techniques for choral and congregational performances;
  
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  equip students with adequate tools for effective congregational and choral song leadership in Western styles;
  
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  help students to be able to write, compose and arrange Christian music in Western idioms for voices and instruments for the purpose of evangelism;
  
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  help students develop ability to have a working knowledge of western orchestral instruments; and
  
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  prepare students to organize, train, conduct and accompany church choirs, congregations and any other Christian musical bands in Western idioms.
  

At the baccalaureate level, twelve semester hours shall be considered the minimum academic load, while maximum will be eighteen hours. For other levels, refer to the appropriate course sequencing.

A = 7 70 & above

A- = 6 65 – 69

B+ = 5 60 – 64

B = 4 55 - 59

B- = 3 50 – 54

C+ = 2 45 – 49

C = 1 40 – 44

F = 0 00 – 39

S = 0 Satisfactory

U = 0 Unsatisfactory

I = 0 Incomplete

Division One B+, A-, A 5.25 – 7.00

Division Two B-, B 4.00 – 5.24

Division Three C+ 3.00 – 3.99

Pass C 2.00 – 2.99

Degree Programmes

Class Grade Average Quality Point Average

First Class A-, A 6.20 - 7.00

Second Class Upper B+ 4.80 – 6.19

Second Class Lower B-, B 2.90 – 4.79

Third Class C+ 1.70 – 2.89

Pass C 1.00 – 1.69

For postgraduate students, 50% is the minimum pass mark. The following system of grading is used for postgraduate students:

A 5 - 70 & above

B 4 - 60-69

C 3 - 50-59

D 2 - 45-49

E 1 - 40-44

F 0 - 00-39

S 0 - Satisfactory

For the purpose of graduation, no student with an overall quality point average of less than “B” shall be granted a degree. The student himself is responsible for seeing that he meets all of the requirements for graduation. To be eligible for graduation, a student must have satisfactorily completed, with passing grades, all the academic requirements pertaining to his course of studies, including the supervised ministry programme, as set out in the “Postgraduate Handbook” under which he or she has matriculated. The Senate reserves the right to waive certain courses or requirements for administrative reasons.

The student, in addition, must have settled all his financial obligations with the Seminary and must have recommendation of the Senate before he may be allowed to graduate. This recommendation is not automatic upon meeting his academic requirements and his financial obligations. During the entire period of enrolment of a student, the faculty observed and evaluates one’s practical competencies, spiritual directives, personal development and leadership potential. Reports also are requested from observers of a student’s field education assignment. Some of the aforesaid observations may be shared with the student from time to time, and these shall be considered before a final recommendation for graduation is concluded.
Additional Admission Requirements
Undergraduate and M.Div. programmes in music

In addition to general conditions/admission requirements, admission into all undergraduate and M.Div. programmes in music shall require audition/placement tests in area that would be agreed upon by the Faculty.

In addition to basic requirements, admission into the M.C.M. and D.M.A prgrammes requires successful performance (at least 60% or B) in Music Entrance Examinations and Proficiency Examinations, as well as a solo audition recital. The Entrance Examinations are written in the areas of music theory, analysis, church music history, christian worship and christian hymnology. The comprehensive examinations for D.M.A shall include two (2) languages. Proficiency Examinations shall cover basic keyboard, basic voice, basic conducting, musicianship and the candidate’s minor solo instrument. The solo audition is a twenty (10/20) minute - memorized performance on the applicant’s major solo instrument. Those wishing to major in composition may submit a portfolio of original scores with an accompanying recording of at least ten/twenty (10/20) minutes in length.

Additional graduation requirements for all undergraduate and M.Div. programmes in music shall include the following:

a. All grades being “B” or better, or in the case of ensemble “pass”/“satisfactory”.

b. Successful completion (at least 60% or B) of written comprehensive examination in the following areas: rudiments/theory, analysis, church music ministry, history, Christian worship, and Christian hymnology.

c. Satisfactory performance (at least 60% or B) in proficiency examinations in basic keyboard, basic voice, basic conducting, musicianship, major and minor areas/instruments.
M.C.M

MCM Graduation requirements include the following:

a. All grades being “B” or better, or in the case of ensemble “pass”/“satisfactory”.

b. Successful completion (at least 60% or B) of written comprehensive examination in the following areas: theory, analysis, church or Gospel music ministry, Christian worship, church or Gospel music history, and Christian hymnology.

c. Satisfactory performance (at least 60% or B) in proficiency examinations in basic keyboard, basic voice, basic conducting, musicianship, major and minor areas/instruments.

DMA

D.M.A additional graduation requirements include:

Written comprehensive examinations and proficiency examinations are scheduled after the student has completed all course requirements. The written exams shall be in sacred musicology, theory pedagogy, church music, history, christian worship and christian hymnology, three (3) hours in length each. Related areas not covered in coursework may be included along with material covered in the curriculum. The proficiency examinations shall be in basic keyboard, basic voice, basic conducting, musicianship, major and minor areas/instruments.
Minisemesters
For all levels, minisemesters shall be reserved for special instructions in theory and practical courses in candidate’s department/area of concentration. Such courses shall be duly examined and added to regular cumulative results. The Faculty will announce the available courses as it deems fit.


IV. POST SECONDARY PROGRAMMES
A. DIPLOMA
1. DIPLOMA IN CHURCH MUSIC (AFRICAN CHURCH MUSIC)

(Course Purpose, Listing, Sequence, Descriptions)
Course Purpose

The purpose of the Diploma in Church Music (African Church Music emphasis) programme is to give fundamentals of church music education to desiring candidates within three years. The programme is designed to equip the students with musical skills, and skills in worship leading in an African setting, worked out in the context of a theological framework that builds on the rich musical heritage of the Christian faith. Candidates who successfully complete the course would be qualified for a direct entry admission into the degree programme in church music.

CMA 011 Rudiments of Music I (African emphasis) 3 C

CMA 012 Rudiments of Music II (African emphasis) 3 C

CMA 021 Elementary Musicianship I 1 C

CMA 022 Elementary Musicianship II 1 C

CMA 041 Introduction to African Music I 2 C

CMA 042 Introduction to African Music II 2 C

CMA 051 Elementary Keyboard I 1 C

CMA 052 Elementary Keyboard II 1 C

CMA 053 Elementary Voice I 1 C

CMA 054 Elementary Voice II 1 C

CMA 061 African Musical Instruments I 1 C

CMA 062 African Musical Instruments II 1 C

CMA 065 Elementary Conducting I 1 C

CMA 066 Elementary Conducting II 1 C

CMA 071 African Choral Ensemble I 1 C*

CMA 072 African Choral Ensemble II 1 C*

CMA 073 African Band Ensemble I 1 C*

CMA 074 African Band Ensemble II 1 C*

CMA 075 African Dance Ensemble I 1 R

CMA 111 Rudiments and Theory I (African emphasis) 3 C

CMA 112 Rudiments and Theory II (African emphasis) 3 C

CMA 121 Musicianship I 1 C

CMA 122 Musicianship II 1 C

CMA 132 Survey of Contemporary Nigerian Music 1 C

CMA 141 Musical Traditions & Practices of Africa 2 C

CMA 151 Basic Keyboard I 1 C

CMA 152 Basic Keyboard II 1 C

CMA 153 Basic Voice I 1 C

CMA 154 Basic Voice II 1 C

CMA 161 Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

CMA 162 Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

CMA 163 Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMA 164 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

CMA 165 Conducting I 1 C

CMA 166 Conducting II 1 C

CMA 171 African Choral Ensemble III 1 C*

CMA 172 African Choral Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMA 173 African Band Ensemble III 1 C*

CMA 174 African Band Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMA 175 African Dance Ensemble II 1 C

CMA 181 Praise-Worship 1 R

CMA 182 Music in African Worship and Evangelism 2 C

CMA 183 Hymnology 2 C

CMA 184 Church Music Administration 2 C

CMA 211 Harmony (African emphasis) I 3 C

CMA 212 Harmony (African emphasis) II 3 C

CMA 213 Form & Analysis (African emphasis) I 2 C

CMA 214 Form & Analysis (African emphasis) II 2 C

CMA 221 Musicianship III 1 C

CMA 222 Musicianship IV 1 C

CMA 223 Counterpoint 2 C

CMA 251 Basic Keyboard III 1 C

CMA 252 Basic Keyboard IV 1 C

CMA 253 Basic Voice III 1 C

CMA 254 Basic Voice IV 1 C

CMA 255 Basic Guitar 0 C

CMA 256 Basic Trumpet/Saxophone 0 C

CMA 261 Private Instruction (Major) III 2 C

CMA 262 Special Project (Recital) 3 C

CMA 263 Private Instruction (Minor) III 1 C

CMA 264 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

CMA 271 African Choral Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

CMA 272 African Choral Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMA 273 African Band Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

CMA 274 African Band Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMA 292 Introduction to Music Technology 1 R

GES 171 Study & Documentation 2 R

GES 172 English Grammar & Composition 3 R

RCT 211 Systematic Theology I 3 R

RCT 221 Systematic Theology II 3 R

RCT 233 Baptist History & Doctrines 3 R

RCT 277 Christian Worship 3 R

RCT 356 Christian Ethics 3 R

RED 243 Principles & Dynamics of Teaching 3 R

Electives

GES 173 Introduction to Computer 0 E

GES 184 Basic Communications 2 E

RCT 278 Evangelism 2 E

RCT 364 Pastoral Care & Counseling 3 E
*Only one is required of choral and band.

Total: 114

Dip. C.M (African) Course Sequencing
First Session

First Semester

CMA 011 Rudiments of Music I (African emphasis) 3 C

CMA 021 Elementary Musicianship I 1 C

CMA 041 Introduction to African Music I 2 C

CMA 051 Elementary Keyboard I 1 C

CMA 053 Elementary Voice I 1 C

CMA 061 African Musical Instruments I 1 C

CMA 063 Elementary Conducting I 1 C

CMA 071 African Choral Ensemble I 1 C*

CMA 073 African Band Ensemble I 1 C*

CMA 775 African Dance Ensemble I 1 R

GES 172 English Grammar & Composition 3 R

GES 171 Study & Documentation 2 R

RED 243 Principles & Dynamics of Teaching 3 R

CMA 012 Rudiments of Music II (African emphasis) 3 C

CMA 022 Elementary Musicianship II 1 C

CMA 042 Introduction to African Music II 2 C

CMA 052 Elementary Keyboard II 1 C

CMA 054 Elementary Voice II 1 C

CMA 062 African Musical Instruments II 1 C

CMA 064 Elementary Conducting II 1 C

CMA 072 African Choral Ensemble II 1 C*

CMA 074 African Band Ensemble II 1 C*

GES 184 Basic Communications 2 E

RCT 233 Baptist History & Doctrines 3 R

RCT 277 Christian Worship 3 R

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Second Session

First Semester

CMA 111 Rudiments and Theory I (African emphasis) 3 C

CMA 121 Musicianship I 1 C

CMA 141 Musical Traditions & Practices of Africa 2 C

CMA 151 Basic Keyboard I 1 C

CMA 153 Basic Voice I 1 C

CMA 161 Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

CMA 163 Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMA 165 Conducting I 1 C

CMA 171 African Choral Ensemble III 1 C*

CMA 173 African Band Ensemble III 1 C*

CMA 175 African Dance Ensemble II 1 R

CMA 181 Praise-Worship 1 R

CMA 183 Hymnology 2 C

RCT 278 Evangelism 2 E

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Second Semester

CMA 112 Rudiments and Theory II (African emphasis) 3 C

CMA 122 Musicianship II 1 C

CMA 132 Survey of Contemporary Nigerian Music 1 C

CMA 152 Basic Keyboard II 1 C

CMA 154 Basic Voice II 1 C

CMA 162 Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

CMA 164 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

CMA 166 Conducting II 1 C

CMA 172 African Choral Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMA 174 African Band Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMA 182 Music in African Worship and Evangelism 2 C

CMA 184 Church Music Administration 2 C

GES 173 Introduction to Computer 0 E

RCT 356 Christian Ethics 3 R