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As a worship arts major at ������, you’ll be equipped to think like a theologian, labor like an artist, and shepherd like a pastor in any worship ministry 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 leader 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.  Nashville Contemporary Music Center (CMC) Concentration: The CMC Nashville prepares college-aged students for careers in the live events industry, challenging them to live out their faith as Christ-followers. Choose from one of four tracks (Artist, Business, Worship Creative Arts or Technical) and experience an education that is practical, real-world and led by working professionals. This opportunity is through the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) you travel to Nashville, Tennessee, for a semester, where you’ll work with industry professionals in crafts such as songwriting and music recording. Where you can be prepared for your calling in Contemporary Christian Worship Music.

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 ������have 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.