Worship Arts, B.A.

Program Coordinator, Carrie A. Vail, M.A.E.

 

Upon completing the Bachelor of Worship Arts degree, students will be able to:

  • Articulate the biblical, theological, and historical foundations of Christian worship from a Wesleyan perspective;
  • Demonstrate the skills necessary to create, organize, and lead worship in a biblically grounded, theologically informed, and contextualized manner; 
  • Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to lead with musical excellence and creatively implement an organized design and order of worship;
  • Demonstrate the ability to create, develop, and implement visual, communicative, and relevant expressions of worship; and
  • Demonstrate both the character and skills necessary for effective pastoral leadership.

Students majoring in Worship Arts are required to take and achieve a C- or better in BIB-1003G Old Testament History and Literature, BIB-1013G New Testament History and Literature, and THE-3003G Christian Beliefs and Convictions in order to fulfill the Foundations component of the General Education Core.

Required Courses

Music Core

Take all of the following:
APM-1001GPiano Class I

1

APM-1041GBeginning Voice Class

1

APM-1091GGuitar Class I

1

MMA-2002Music Technology

2

MMA-2072Introduction to Conducting

2

aMMA-3002Introduction to Worship Band

2

aMMA-3093History of Song and Worship

3

MTH-1023GBasic Structures of Music Theory I

3

MTH-1033Basic Structures of Music Theory II

3

MTH-1041Sight Singing/Ear Training I

1

MTH-1051Sight Singing/Ear Training II

1

aMTH-4033Choral Arranging/Orchestration

3

-Applied Music I and II

2

-Applied Music III and IV

2

-Ensembles

2

APM-1041: Required of non-voice applied students.

APM-1091: Required of non-guitar applied students.

Graphic Design Core

Take all of the following:
GRD-2003Computer Graphic Design I

3

GRD-2023Typography

3

GRD-3043Web Design for Designers

3

Communication and Media Core

Take all of the following:

COM-1033Introduction to Video Production

3

COM-2103Advanced Video Production and Performance

3

aCOM-3103Video Directing and Producing

3

aMAR-3083Digital Marketing

3

Christian Ministry Core

Take all of the following:
BIB-2013Biblical Interpretation

3

MIN-2013Spiritual Formation and Discipleship

3

MIN-3043Preaching and Worship

3

MIN-3133Worship in the Christian Tradition

3

MIN-4053Pastoral Theology and Practice

3

MIN-5029Senior Ministry Internship

2

Total 67 Hours