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Bachelor of Arts in

Worship Arts & Music Ministry

Uniting Nations Through Worship and Music

The Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts and Music Ministry prepares you for leadership in church music and worship. This program equips you with the skills to lead congregations in worship, develop worship song repertoires, and use musical instruments to enhance the experience. You’ll study the theological and historical foundations of worship, learning how music plays a vital role in the life of the Church.

Graduates are well-prepared for roles as church music ministers, worship leaders, or music directors in diverse church settings, ranging from small churches to large congregations. Whether you pursue a career in music ministry or further studies in theology, this program equips you to nurture faith and lead believers in worship, using music to strengthen their relationship with God and unite the church.

Location

Campus

Next Start

August 25

Credit Hours

120

College

College of Arts & Sciences

Accreditation

ABHE, SACSCOC

Career Opportunities

  • Worship Leader
  • Music Director or Coordinator
  • Church Music Director
  • Music Teacher in
  • Praise & Worship Coordinator
  • Church Administrator
  • Sound Engineer for Worship Services
  • Church Media Coordinator
  • Songwriter or Arranger
  • Christian Music Artist
  • Church Music Program Director
  • Music Therapist
  • Youth Worship Leader
  • Music Outreach Director

Leading with Purpose

Develop leadership skills to guide worship teams and congregations with confidence, blending faith and music to create an engaging and meaningful worship experience.

Emphasis on Collaboration

With a strong emphasis on collaboration with the core courses in Bible and Ministry, students receive a greater depth of worship preparation than other colleges can offer.

Real-World Experience

Multiple chapel services each week provide students with ample opportunities to gain real-world experience in worship leading, supported by a vibrant and healthy worship culture at CIU.

Meet the Faculty

Course Preview

In addition to the undergraduate core and other related courses, here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.

For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog:

YOU 3450 - Camp and Retreat Management

This course covers the basics of camp and retreat management. Topics include: staff hiring and training, facilities management, programming, food service, marketing, working with a board of directors, risk management and accreditation.

YOU 4310 - Strategies for Effective Youth & Family Ministry

You will explore a variety of models and strategies, past/present, for leading effective ministry to youth and their families. You will examine the challenges and opportunities of doing ministry in a post-Christian world.

MUS 4523 - Vocal Ensemble Praise Team

The Praise and Worship team is a group of vocalists and instrumentalists that leads the CIU family in worship through a blend of traditional and contemporary worshp music. By audition.

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