As a worship arts major at èצӰ, you’ll be equipped to think like a theologian, labor like an artist, and shepherd like a pastor in any worship setting.
Our worship arts centers on Christ and His Word’s command to “sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs” (Col. 3:16) to God and one another. Music contains an edifying, teaching element that you’ll learn to use in serving, encouraging, and exhorting the Church body.
As a worship arts major, you’ll explore the way Scripture and Church history have treated worship. Your courses will also instruct you in practical worship leadership skills, such as choosing songs and holding auditions and rehearsals.
You’ll also engage in music theory and application, spending four semesters taking private lessons in voice, piano, guitar, or percussion, in addition to weekly meetings where you’ll document your progress with other students.
Aside from your core classes, you’ll dive into specialized courses based on your emphasis. The InterculturalMusic Concentration is designed to equip the next generation of interculturalmusicians, cross-cultural worship leaders, and ethnomusicologists to serve in diverse cultural settings around the world.
Over the course of study the student will gain an understanding of ethnicmusicculture that facilitates the use of indigenousmusic in cross-cultural communication, ministry, and worship. Emphasis is given to practical leadership through analysis of diverse cultures, interculturalcommunication and anthropology, combined with a biblical understanding of the church and its mission. Students will complete a semester-long cross-cultural internship in their area of interest.
You’ll also complete an internship with a local church, a summer camp, or any organization that requires help with worship and production.
When you graduate, you’ll be equipped to think theologically, work in your worship specialty, and lead others effectively. Worship arts graduates at èצӰhave gone on to work as worship leaders and directors in local churches, as well as worship chaplains in Christian universities.
All incoming and transfer students must audition either on campus or through video.
