Worship Arts, B.A.

Program Coordinator

Elizabeth Barrett

 

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

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

1-6

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
Total 66-68 Hours