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Students pursuing a concentration in Worship Arts will grow in several areas. You will deepen your biblical understanding as related to worship. In addition to developing your musical skills, you will also learn how to effectively lead other members of your worship team. You will graduate well prepared to lead musical worship in a Christian setting with career opportunities as a worship pastor, musician, music teacher, sound engineer and/or AV tech.
The Certificate in Christian Ministry with a concentration in Worship Arts is designed for individuals with strong musical skills who are seeking the biblical foundation needed to minister well to the LORD and to the other individuals in their spheres of influence or on their worship teams.
Program Completion Plan:
Certificate in Christian Ministry with a concentration in Worship Arts
30 Credits
Completion Time: 2 Semesters
Christian Core Courses
CS 101 Foundations of Faith
BS 101 Old Testament Survey
BS 102 Old Testament Survey
CS 102 His Creation: Identity in Christ
CS 103 Prayer & Spiritual Direction
CS 201 The Great Commission: Evangelism
CS 202: The Great Commission: Discipleship
Worship Arts Courses
1 Worship Arts course
Faith-in-Action Apprenticeship
FIA 201 Chrisitan Ethics
FIA 250 Apprenticeship in Action
An Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry with a concentration in Worship Arts will provide students with the general education credits needed toward a Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., mathematics, science, humanities, etc.), a strong biblical worldview, and beginning-level musical and leadership skills for leading worship in a Christian setting.
Program Completion Plan:
Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry with a concentration in Worship Arts
61 Credits
Completion Time: 4-5 Semesters
Christian Core Courses
CS 101 Foundations of Faith
BS 101 Old Testament Survey
BS 102 Old Testament Survey
CS 102 His Creation: Identity in Christ
CS 103 Prayer & Spiritual Direction
CS 201 The Great Commission: Evangelism
CS 202: The Great Commission: Discipleship
General Education Requirements
College Success
English Composition
Foreign Language or Biblical Language
Mathematics or Natural Sciences
Humanities or Fine Arts
Worship Arts Courses
CS 351 Spiritual Warfare & Victory in Christ
WA 375 Biblical Foundations of Worship
WA 301 Music Theory I
WA 350 Vocal Performance or WA 351 Instrumental Performance
1 additional Worship Arts course
Faith-in-Action Apprenticeship
FIA 201 Christian Ethics
FIA 250 Apprenticeship in Action
Students who earn a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry with a concentration in Worship Arts will develop strong biblical, leadership, and musical skills. They will gain understanding and experience with the integration of visual media into worship. Their programs will include a significant apprenticeship experience with leading worship, and they may qualify for ordination in many denominations.
Program Completion Plan:
Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry with a concentration in Worship Arts
121 Credits
Completion Time: 8-9 Semesters
Christian Core Courses (21 credits)
CS 101 Foundations of Faith
BS 101 Old Testament Survey
BS 102 Old Testament Survey
CS 102 His Creation: Identity in Christ
CS 103 Prayer & Spiritual Direction
CS 201 The Great Commission: Evangelism
CS 202: The Great Commission: Discipleship
General Education Requirements (30 credits)
College Success
English Composition
2 Foreign Language or Biblical Languages
1 Mathematics or Natural Sciences
Humanities or Fine Art
Behavioral or Social Sciences
4 General Education elective courses
Worship Arts Courses (36 credits)
CC 352 God’s Design for Sexual Wholeness
CS 351 Spiritual Warfare & Victory in Christ
TL 312 The Dynamics of Leadership
WA 375 Biblical Foundations of Worship
WA 301 Music Theory I
WA 350 Vocal Performance I
WA 351 Instrumental Performance I
WA 460 Media & Technology
4 additional Worship Arts Courses
Electives (18 credits)
6 elective courses in the Worship Arts area
Faith-in-Action Apprenticeship (15 credits)
FIA 201 Christian Ethics
12 additional FIA credits
The Master’s Certificate in Christian Ministry with a concentration in Worship Arts is a perfect way to help those already gifted musically with a strong biblical and leadership foundation for leading worship teams. The MCCM can also serve to deepen the worship leader’s personal walk with the LORD and teach how to effectively disciple the teams entrusted to them.
Program Completion Plan:
Master’s Certificate in Christian Ministry with a concentration in Worship Arts
15 Credits
Completion Time: 2 Semesters
Courses
CS 603 Personal Spiritual Formation
LS 512 The Dynamics of Leadership
WA 575 Biblical Foundations of Worship
2 additional Worship Arts courses
The purpose of a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry with a concentration in Worship Arts is to provide a thorough biblical and musical foundation so that graduates may effectively engage in Christian ministry as employees of local churches or as independent music instructors. Students completing a concentration of Worship Arts courses will qualify for ordination and vocational ministry in many denominations and will be prepared for leadership positions related to worship leadership, music teachers, or audio/visual technicians.
Program Completion Plan:
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry with a concentration in Worship Arts
60 Credits
Completion Time: 4-5 Semesters
Christian Core Courses
College Success
BS 501 Old Testament Survey
BS 502 New Testament Survey
CS 502 His Creation: Identity in Christ
CS 503 Prayer & Spiritual Direction
CS 504 The Great Commission: Evangelism
CS 505: The Great Commission: Discipleship
Worship Arts Courses
CC 552 God’s Design for Sexual Wholeness
CC 551 Spiritual Warfare & Victory in Chris
TL 512 The Dynamics of Leadership
WA 575 Biblical Foundations of Worship
WA 650 Advanced Vocal Performance or WA 651 Advanced Instrumental Performance
4 additional Worship Arts courses
Faith-in-Action Apprenticeship
FIA 501 Christian Ethics
5 credits Apprenticeship in Action
A Master of Divinity with a concentration in Worship Arts will:
-prepare students with a strong theological foundation for the pragmatic aspects of leadership in the church or other types of ministry settings;
-provide students for effective leadership across a broad range of ministry areas;
-equip students with a solid specialization in the area of Worship Arts;
-qualify students for admission to doctorate-level studies such as a DMin or Ph.D.; and
-make students eligible for ordination in most denominations.
Program Completion Plan:
Master of Divinity with a concentration in Worship Arts
60 Credits
Completion Time: 4-5 Semesters
Christian Core Courses
College Success
BS 501 Old Testament Survey
BS 502 New Testament Survey
CS 502 His Creation: Identity in Christ
CS 503 Prayer & Spiritual Direction
CS 504 The Great Commission: Evangelism
CS 505: The Great Commission: Discipleship
Worship Arts Courses
CS 552 God’s Design for Sexual Wholeness
WA 650 Advanced Vocal Performance
WA 651 Advanced Instrumental Performance
WA 505 Effective Worship Leadership
WA 512 Psalms, Hymns, & Christian Praise
WA 530 Discipling Music Ministry
2 additional Worship Arts courses
Faith-in-Action Apprenticeship
FIA 501 Christian Ethics
8 credits Apprenticeship in Action
CoA programs are designed and integrated with building students’ relationships at the core—relationships with God, with the school community, and within the context of Christian service opportunities.