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Worship Arts, minor

Worship Arts, minor

Program Overview

Do you lose all track of time in the midst of worship? Do you have a desire to lead others into worship through music or the arts? If so, then the worship arts minor was created for you.

As a ¹ú²ú¾çÂ鶹¾ç worship arts minor, you will examine the theology of worship and gain a better understanding of the church, as well as receive practical equipping on leading worship through music and an incorporation of visual and graphic arts. This minor is particularly popular with students pursuing a call to ministry, but it also serves students from any other major who are looking to incorporate worship into their major or lifestyle. The communication, teamwork, and organizational skills you will develop will benefit you whether you are leading a congregation, a nonprofit agency, or team of designers. And the discipline you will acquire will prepare you to be a lifelong worshipper, continuously seeking God wherever life takes you.

Where Music Meets Ministry

Julius Obregón Jr. and the Search for Prayer
Music & Grit: How Music-Making Makes Us Tougher, Smarter, Braver, and More Resilient

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Julius Obregón Jr. and the Search for Prayer For Julius Obregón Jr., navigating hard theological questions has been a part of the journey he’s stepped into both personally and as a leader.
Music & Grit: How Music-Making Makes Us Tougher, Smarter, Braver, and More Resilient It’s ancient, cross-cultural, universal. It’s present in our celebrations, our mournings, our worship. We speak it, make it, hear it, feel it. It crosses languages, boundaries, eras. It connects, enchants, divides. Music is an important part of the human experience. For those who study and make music, the benefits are myriad. In addition to its
9 Essential Spiritual Disciplines for the Ministry Student Spiritual disciplines are one of the main ways Christians can pursue spiritual formation. Here are 9 disciplines ministry students can practice to get closer to God. Discover
Is Adding a Minor to Your Degree Worth It? Learn more about college minors, how to add a minor to your degree, and how future employers see value in adding a college minor to your degree. Discover
Spiritual Practices: A Guide to Growth Through Daily Rhythms Finding ways to connect to faith community and God are important rhythms in our lives. Check out this guide to daily spiritual practices.
A Historical Tour of ¹ú²ú¾çÂ鶹¾ç’s Stained Glass Windows Dr. David Strawn’s stained glass windows have graced ¹ú²ú¾çÂ鶹¾ç’s campus for decades, and bless generations of students each time they pass by.
Integrating Technology in Ministry: Adapting for the Digital Age Integrating technology in ministry can help boost ministry opportunities in the digital age, allowing for greater reach and impact in church ministry. Discover
Vocation vs. Profession: What’s the Difference? Ever wondered about the difference between vocation and profession? Learn what is a vocation, what is a profession and how to choose a career based on both. Discover
Reclaiming Sabbath We are stressed out, time-strapped people, living in a world that is filled with suffering and injustice. Perhaps unexpectedly, one aid to improving the psychological health of individuals and health of our communities and world may be the commandment least attended to by modern-day Christians: keeping the Sabbath. Discover
Losing Sabbath Discover

Course List

For information about the courses required for the Worship Arts, minor program, view the ¹ú²ú¾çÂ鶹¾ç Catalog. 

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Student Support

For most students, the transition into college life is one full of adjustments. There is the excitement of newfound freedoms, but also some uncertainty as you begin to make choices and take responsibility for your own future. 

At ¹ú²ú¾çÂ鶹¾ç, we’re committed to supporting you â€” academically, professionally, spiritually, personally — so that you may be successful both in your time as a student and beyond. That’s why we offer a holistic support system that focuses on your unique experiences, particular needs, and personal and professional goals — resulting from our deep concern for you, our student.

With a focus on authentic relationships and personalized attention, our goal is to help transform you so you can follow your calling in your own career and life.

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Career Opportunities

Cultivating an atmosphere of worship that helps people take their minds off their daily tasks and struggles and refocus on God takes hard work and a lot of different skill sets. It requires a leader who can communicate well with his or her musicians, tech teams, and other ministers, as well as the congregation. It requires creativity, discipline, organization, and social awareness. These soft skills are highly sought after by employers, as they sustain and strengthen any company or community. Worship arts minors at ¹ú²ú¾çÂ鶹¾ç cultivate these strengths in a Christian context that nurtures their intellectual and spiritual lives and equips them to be reasoned and ethical leaders in a variety of careers.

A minor in worship arts can play a supporting role within a variety of careers and industries, including:

  • Ministry
  • Worship Leader
  • Teaching
  • Psychology
  • Graphic Design
  • Visual Art
  • Musician
  • Media Communication
  • Nonprofit Organizations

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