Worship Arts
Get equipped with a biblical, theological, and historical foundation for servant leadership and worship leading within the local church.
What will I learn with a Worship Arts Degree?
When you graduate with a degree in Worship Arts, you be able to:
- Articulate a biblically and historically informed theology of worship.
- Lead a congregation in various forms of worship.
- Apply historical and theoretical understanding to the analysis of music.
- Provide pastoral care to your community.
Why should I come to Barclay College for a Worship Arts Degree?
The Worship Arts degree at Barclay College is designed to equip you with a solid biblical, theological, and historical foundation for servant leadership and worship leading within the local church. The program will challenge you to think about worship from a biblical, theological, historical, and contextual perspective as well as to acquire the necessary musical and leadership skills to be effective worship pastors. We offer multiple opportunities for hands on experience in worship leading by participating in chapel bands and / or leading in local churches.
What can I do with a Worship Arts Degree?
A degree in Worship Arts prepares you for a number of positions:
- Worship leader at a church
- Worship Arts Director at a church
- Youth Worship Leader
- Camp Worship Leader
- Private School music teacher / chapel coordinator
- Music director
- Children’s choir director
What is the career/job outlook?
Churches of all denominations around the globe are looking for worship leaders. With the biblical and theological training you will also have, you will be a prime candidate.
What are alums of the program doing?
Alums of the program are full-time or part-time worship leaders in churches of different denominations and sizes. Some have become pastors. You would also be able to become certified to teach music in the public school.
Course Requirements
Bachelor of Science: Worship Arts |
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Bible and Ministry Requirements*: (must earn a 2.5 GPA; no more than one D grade allowed) |
29 hours |
Bible Concentration: |
20 hours |
BI205 Bible Study Methods |
3 |
NT102 New Testament Survey |
3 |
OT101 Old Testament Survey |
3 |
TH300 Teachings of Friends |
3 |
TH302 Doctrine of Holiness |
2 |
OT Elective (OT252, 322, 333, or 351) |
3 |
NT Elective (NT211, 241, 362, or 356) |
3 |
Foundations for Ministry: |
9 hours |
CM104 Personal Evangelism Seminar |
1 |
MI208 Intercultural Ministry |
3 |
SL101 Spiritual Formation I |
3 |
WA101 Introduction to Worship |
2 |
General Education Requirements: |
33 hours |
Communication |
9 hours |
EN100 College Writing |
3 |
EN200 Research and Writing |
3 |
SP200 Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
Humanities |
8 hours |
LI200 Introduction to Literature |
3 |
PH100 Critical Thinking |
2 |
PH205 Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences |
6 hours |
PY100 General Psychology |
3 |
Social Science Elective |
3 |
Science and Mathematics |
7 hours |
Math Elective |
3 |
Science Elective + Lab |
4 |
Additional Requirements |
10 hours |
BC199 Orientation for Success at BC |
1 |
2 hours chosen from the following: |
2 |
DR102 Drama |
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WA219 Sound and Media for the Church |
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3 hours chosen from literature (LI), Juniors Global (JG), or social sciences |
3 |
Unrestricted electives (students often fulfill these hours, partially or completely, through 1-hr courses, such as sports or music lessons) |
4 |
Professional Ministry Courses: (must earn a 2.5 GPA; no D grades allowed) |
52 hours |
CM225 Ecclesiology |
3 |
CM402 Senior Forum |
1 |
MU--- Applied Music: Piano (1 hr) |
3 |
MU--- Applied Music: Voice (1 hr) |
2 |
MU--- Applied Music: Elective (1 hr) |
2 |
MU--- Choir or Ensembles (1 hr) |
8 |
PM412 Counseling for Christian Leaders |
3 |
WA223 Music Theory I |
3 |
WA224 Music Theory II |
3 |
WA211 History of Christian Worship |
3 |
WA412 History of Western Music |
3 |
WA300 Worship Band (1 hr) |
3 |
WA321 Theology of Worship |
3 |
WA323 Survey of Congregational Song |
3 |
WA324 The Arts in Christian Worship |
3 |
WA422 Conducting |
3 |
WA490 Worship Arts Internship |
2 |
WA499 Senior Project |
1 |
Additional Bible/Theology: |
7 hours |
BI306 Hermeneutics |
3 |
TH205 Basic Beliefs |
2 |
TH304 Apologetics |
2 |
Pursuing the Worship Arts degree set me up for success. The music theory courses were some of the most helpful. They taught me all the rules (and exceptions) that I put into practice every week. I was also challenged by taking personal lessons in voice, piano, and guitar. I was able to participate in leading worship regularly during Chapel, providing real world experience that helped build me into the leader that I am today. Now I’m a full time Worship Pastor and get to do what I love.”
Darin ANDERS
2013, B.A. Worship Arts
Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts,
Westbrook Christian Church, Bolingbrook IL
Have questions about Worship Arts?
Jared Ross
Chair of Worship Arts
D.W.S. Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies
M.M.E. Wichita State University
B.S. Friends University
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