Anchored in the Past, Yet Forward Thinking
Rooted in history, the Church Music program at Baylor University is dedicated to encouraging excellence in music and ministry through diverse studies. Students in the program are exposed to a rigorous, yet nurturing, learning atmosphere.
Our Vision
An environment where Christian music is valued and nurtured.
The Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies was founded at Baylor University with the intent to provide leadership in all aspects of Christian music. As a preeminent Christian music center, we strive to encourage church musicians to cultivate their God-given potential and endeavor to provide resources for their continued personal development.
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More NewsOn Sunday, May 18, a group of Baylor students and leaders depart Waco for an unforgettable journey to Kenya — a trip rooted in worship, service, and cultural exchange. After arriving in Nairobi the following evening, the team makes their way to Subiaco Retreat Centre, their first home base in the country.
For students in Baylor’s Church Music program, the classroom is only part of their formation. While technique and theory are crucial, so too is cultivating a sense of belonging and shared purpose — the kind that can’t be taught from a textbook. It’s in the gathering spaces, over shared meals and worship opportunities, where the seeds of lifelong friendships and ministry partnerships are often sown. It is through this lens that the Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies (CCMS) seeks to explore and expand offerings that provide growth and inclusion to church music students.
In an era where youth engagement in church life is more crucial than ever, Baylor University’s Worship Lab Worship Workshop emerges as a transformative initiative. Spearheaded by the Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies, this program extends beyond Baylor’s campus, aiming to equip middle and high school students with the tools to lead worship and invigorate their local congregations.
Congratulations to Associate Professor of Music Monique Ingalls, Ph.D., who has been named the School of Music’s Ammann Endowed Chair in Church Music and Worship. The role will provide vital support for Ingalls's research on the congregational music of Christian communities around the world.