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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.
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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 NewsFrom Monday through Wednesday of last week, the Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies welcomed Aaron Williams on campus as the fall 2026 Hearn Innovators Series guest artist. A renowned worship leader, singer, and songwriter, Aaron offered mentorship, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration through his participation in classes, meals with students, and Monday evening’s Church Music Forum meeting.
Over Labor Day weekend, Church Music students as well as members of the faculty and staff traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, for the 10th annual Sing! conference, hosted by Keith and Kristyn Getty. Since the release of their modern hymn “In Christ Alone” in 2002, the Gettys have been influential voices and collaborators in the landscape of congregational song. In 2017, they hosted the first Sing! conference “for those who lead, plan, teach, sing, serve, and care deeply about the worship of the church.”
At Baylor, Church Music students complete a required summer internship prior to their senior year, providing an essential bridge between classroom learning and congregational ministry. These immersive experiences are designed to cultivate practical ministry skills, strengthen pastoral leadership, and help students discern and develop their vocational calling through service in local churches. At the year's first Church Music Forum, three senior Church Music students shared how their internships fostered significant personal, musical, and ministerial growth. Through hands-on ministry experiences and mentorship from church leaders, they gained confidence, expanded their leadership abilities, and discovered new ways to serve the Church, offering a powerful testimony to the formative impact of experiential learning.
The Baylor University School of Music is pleased to announce two faculty opportunities within its nationally recognized Church Music program. These positions reflect Baylor's ongoing commitment to preparing thoughtful, skilled, and faithful leaders for ministry, worship, scholarship, and service through the church. Rooted in the integration of musical excellence, theological reflection, and practical ministry formation, Baylor Church Music serves undergraduate and graduate students through degree programs that prepare them for leadership in congregations, educational institutions, and ministry organizations around the world.