Worship Arts Major
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Mission Statement: In accordance with the mission statement of Missouri Baptist University, the academic program, and the worship arts discipline, the Worship Arts major focuses on preparing students for careers in the worship leadership and support within the church or a related setting. To complement specific interests, the following minors are recommended: Music Ministry, Broadcast Media, Music, Religion, Religious Education, and Theatre.
Required Communications courses: (9 hours)
COMM 263 Introduction to Audio and Video Communications
COMU 323 Sound Production Techniques
COMT 483A Studio Production I
Required Music courses: (18 hours)
(MUTH 103 Fundamentals of Music †)
MUTH 101 Introduction to Music Technology
MUTH 111 Sight Singing/Ear Training I
MUTH 113 Theory I
MUTH 121 Sight Singing/Ear Training II
MUTH 123 Theory II
MUED 202 Basic Conducting
MUAV Voice** (2 semesters based on skill)
MUAP Piano*** (2 semesters based on skill)
MUHL 153 Appreciation of Music*
Required Religion courses: (6 hours)
RRED 273 Foundations for Christian Ministry
RRED 343 Discipleship and Evangelism
Required Theatre courses: (3 hours)
THEA 353 Drama in Ministry
Required Worship Arts courses: (10 hours)
MUWA 463 Worship History and Leadership
WORA 483 Emerging Trends in Worship
MUWA 371 & 471 Worship Performance Workshop
WORA 381 & 481 Worship Arts Seminar
Required Internship courses: (3 hours)
REMU 473 Christian Ministry Internship
Total 49 hours
* Also satisfies general education requirement
** Voice credit may be Class Voice, Private Voice, or a combination
of both.
*** Advanced piano students may take proficiency exam for up
to four semesters of credit. Piano credit may be Class Piano,
Private Piano, or a combination of both.
† Students who pass the theory placement test are not required to
take this course.
WORSHIP ARTS MINOR
All students who wish to minor in Worship Arts are required to
take the following courses:
Required Communications courses: (3 hours)
COMM 263 Introduction to Audio and Video Communications
Required Music courses: (10 hours)
(MUTH 103 Fundamentals of Music †)
MUTH 101 Introduction to Music Technology
MUTH 111 Sight Singing/Ear Training I
MUTH 113 Theory I
MUAV Voice** (2 semesters based on skill)
OR
MUAP Piano*** (2 semesters based on skill)
MUHL 153 Appreciation of Music*
Required Religion courses: (3 hours)
RRED 273 Foundations for Christian Ministry
Required Worship Arts courses: (7 hours)
MUWA 463 Worship History and Leadership
WORA 483 Emerging Trends in Worship
MUWA 371 Worship Performance Workshop
OR
MUWA 381 Worship Arts Seminar
Elective course: (3 hours)
COMT 483A Studio Production I
OR
THEA 353 Drama in Ministry
Total 25-26 hours
Course Descriptions
WORA 371 WORSHIP PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
This workshop will provide hands-on experiences in worship leadership skills; including but not limited to directing, organizing and performing in worship teams and various ensembles, worship technology, and drama experiences.
One hour, Fall
WORA 381 WORSHIP ARTS SEMINAR
This seminar will provide experiences in worship planning, leadership, and support. Will include hands-on experiences and guest worship leaders and artists.
One hour, Spring
MUWA 463 WORSHIP HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP
This course comprises a study of the history of worship and the Biblical perspectives and principles in developing effective worship, and the history, significance, and use in religious services of congregational song (hymnology). An emphasis will be the worship leader’s role in worship service preparation, strategic planning and organization, and ethics involved in Worship Arts.
Three Hours, Fall
WORA 471 WORSHIP PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
This workshop will provide hands-on experiences in worship leadership skills; including but not limited to directing, organizing and performing in worship teams and various ensembles, worship technology, and drama experiences. Prerequisite: WORA 371. May be repeated for credit.
One hour, Fall
WORA 481 WORSHIP ARTS SEMINAR
This seminar will provide experiences in worship planning, leadership, and support. Will include hands-on experiences and guest worship leaders and artists. Prerequisite: WORA 381. May be repeated for credit.
One hour, Spring
WORA 483 EMERGING TRENDS IN WORSHIP
A study of the current trends in worship ministry as well as development of modern worship styles. This course will review the contemporary worship movement including blended styles, worship evangelism, building and managing a worship team, the use of multi-media and drama in worship, and sound system and lighting design. Prerequisite: MUWA 463.
Three Hours, Spring
