Ministry: Concentration in Worship Ministries, B.A.

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120 Credit Hours

This major provides students the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for leading an effective worship ministry within a church or parachurch ministry. Courses concentrate on providing the biblical and theological foundations for meaningful worship, the development of organizational and administrative competencies in leading a worship ministry, the nurture and care of people, and the technical skills needed in worship ministries (i.e., audio-visual, production, lighting & staging, etc.).

While many students completing this major may pursue graduate or seminary education, many may utilize their training upon graduation to serve in various capacities on the staff of a church or parachurch: church worship pastor/director, youth worship leader, director of children or youth choirs, camp worship leaders.

General Education Requirements - 43 Credit Hours

Ministry majors must meet the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements as set out in the General Education Program .

Global Studies Requirement: It is strongly recommended that students in this concentration select CCS 3503 - World Religions or JEM 3123 - International Cinema as their Global Studies Elective.
Social Science Requirement: It is strongly recommended that Ministry majors take either PHL 1103 - Foundations of Social Science or PSY 2133 - General Psychology as their Social Science Elective.

Required Core Courses for School of Ministry Majors - 27 Credit Hours

BIB 2003 - Foundations for Christian Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
MLS 2043 - Spiritual Formation 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 2053 - Evangelism & Apologetics 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 3003 - Interpreting the Bible 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 3073 - Exploring the Old Testament 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 3083 - Exploring the New Testament 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 3723 - Worship 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 4033 - Systematic Theology 3 Credit Hour(s)
CSM 4043 - Church in Society 3 Credit Hour(s) or
COM 4743 - Church in the Age of Entertainment 3 Credit Hour(s)

Required Worship Ministries Courses - 13 Credit Hours

MLS 4053 - Leading a Worship Arts Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s) **
MLS 4713 - Practicum in Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
MUS 4362 - Hymnology and Congregational Music 2 Credit Hour(s)
MUS 3753 - Creative Worship Design 3 Credit Hour(s)
MUS 4151 - Church Music Practicum I 1 Credit Hour(s)
THE 1201 - Participation in Performance 1 Credit Hour(s) or
THE 3201 - Participation in Performance 1 Credit Hour(s)

Elective Worship Ministries Courses - 18 Credit Hours

(select 18 credit hours)

BIB 3103 - Exegeting the Bible 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 3173 - History of Christianity 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 3123 - Writing for Public Relations 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 4603 - Christian Popular Music Debates: A Seminar 3 Credit Hour(s)
JEM 1403 - Introduction to Audio & Video Production 3 Credit Hour(s)
JEM 1453 - Non-Linear Editing 3 Credit Hour(s)
JEM 2303 - Television Production 3 Credit Hour(s)
JEM 2703 - Introduction to Digital Media 3 Credit Hour(s)
JEM 3113 - Redemptive Storytelling in Television & Film 3 Credit Hour(s)
JEM 3653 - Digital Photography 3 Credit Hour(s)
MLS 2413 - Principles of Christian Leadership 3 Credit Hour(s)
MLS 3003 - Conflict & Crisis in Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
MLS 3103 - Theology & Ethics of Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
MUS 1213 - Computer Applications in Music 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 1053 - Stagecraft 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 1403 - Acting I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2213 - Stage Management & Play Production 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2513 - Dramatic Imagination 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2583 - Lighting & Sound Production 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3013 - Acting II 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3093 - Lighting Design 3 Credit Hour(s)

Note:

Students in this concentration are strongly advised to minor in Popular Music
** Senior Capstone

Sample Degree Plan

Ministry: Concentration in Worship Ministries Degree Plan