Bible & Church Ministries

Major in Worship Ministry

This major is a 66-hour major that consists of a combination of worship, music and pastoral studies. It is designed to prepare a student for full-time ministry in the area of music and worship. This major recognizes the unique demands on Associate Pastors in Music and Worship and seeks to provide balanced preparation for ministry in each of the arenas in which music and worship pastors are called to work: Bible, theology, pastoral care, worship leadership, and music. No minor is required with this major.

The objectives of the major in Worship Ministry are to help the student: understand the Bible in its historical and cultural context in order to apply Biblical principles in daily living, develop a philosophy and theology of ministry and worship, develop practical ministry skills to lead the church, and discover and live out their call as they grow as a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Internship option: With extenuating circumstances, a student may, by petition and approval of the department, replace the 10 credit hours of internship with CHM 4055 and 6 credit hours of additional related courses chosen by the department. Extenuating circumstances may include previous pastoral experience or readiness for placement. The department may also mandate this option for a particular student based on status and suitability.