Music: Worship Arts Ministries

The Worship Arts Ministries major is designed to prepare the student to serve on staff at a local church as an Evangelist, Worship Leader, Music Minister, Instrumental Director, or Accompanist. Students will be exposed to a variety of musical styles and will be grounded soundly in music theory and other disciplines within the field. As students progress in the program they will learn how a music ministry fits as part of the overall work of the church. Through participation in the choir as well as other opportunities to perform and lead worship the student will gain the confidence needed to step right into a church setting upon graduation.

Objectives

Upon completing the Worship Arts Ministries program students should:

  • Possess musical skills and knowledge necessary to serve in a variety of capacities;
  • Be able to articulate a philosophy concerning the place of music in the total church program;
  • Have knowledge of the organizational, administrative and technological aspects of a church music ministry;
  • Possess the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue graduate studies.
  • Some graduates use their musical training as part of their ministry through missions, pastoral or other avenues of service. The Worship Arts Ministries program will also prepare students to continue studies in music at the graduate level.
Degree Type: Bachelor of Arts
Credit Hours Required: 132 semester credit hours
Admission Requirements: Students must have a US High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 50 semester credit hours from an accredited institution of higher learning. Students with fewer than 50 semester hours may apply to an Associate of Arts program to complete this requirement.
Available Formats: Traditional Undergraduate
Additional Requirements: 

 

General Education Core = 52 hours

Religion Core = 21 hours

 

  • Possess the musical skills and knowledge necessary to serve as a music teacher or in worship arts ministries.
  • Be able to articulate a personal philosophy of music education or worship arts ministries.
  • Demonstrate a substantial command of the following areas of the music curriculum:
    • Music fundamentals
    • Melodic and rhythmic dictation and sight singing.
    • Music literature
    • Functional piano skills
    • The ability to perform effectively in a musical ensemble
  • Possess the skills and knowledge necessary to continue music studies.

Required Courses