The Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts and Music Ministry is designed to prepare you for leadership roles in church music ministry and worship leading. This program will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to serve in a variety of church settings and traditions, helping to cultivate a deeper sense of worship and spiritual growth among believers.
Through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both theoretical and practical training, you will learn how to lead congregations in worship, develop a repertoire of worship songs and hymns, and use various musical instruments to enhance the worship experience. You will also gain a deeper understanding of the theological and historical foundations of worship, as well as the role of music in the life of the Church.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts and Music Ministry are well-equipped to serve as church music ministers, worship leaders or music directors in a wide range of church settings, from small rural churches to large metropolitan congregations. They are prepared to lead believers in worship, nurture their faith, and help them grow in their relationship with God through music and the arts. Whether pursuing a career in music ministry or further studies in divinity or theology, graduates of this program are poised for success in their chosen field.
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January 3, 2025
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College of Arts & Sciences
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CIU offers a unique and comprehensive approach to preparing students for careers in music worship ministry.
With a strong emphasis on collaboration with the core courses in Bible and Ministry, students receive a greater depth of preparation than many other colleges can offer.
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.
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 at one of the options below:
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 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.
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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