Worship Arts, B.A.
The worship arts major prepares students for a career in church worship, with additional training in areas such as technology, church operations and pastoral leadership. This major is uniquely designed for students who prefer to customize classes to match their personal skills and interests. Three tracks – media arts, theatre arts and Biblical theology – allow students to focus on their strengths, while also getting the core curriculum they need for a well-rounded education.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| MATH | College Level Mathematics | 3 |
| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
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| COMM and Foreign Language | Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 |
| | Foreign Language (two semesters) | 6 |
| | OR | |
| | Foreign Language (one semester) | 3 |
| | AND | |
| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
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| | Choose two of three options for a total of 6 hours: | 6 |
| FA/THTR/ART/Music | Elective(s) | 3 |
| HIST | History Elective | 3 |
| LIT | Literature Elective | 3 |
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| | Choose three credits from the following: | 3 |
| BIOL 115 | Human Biology | 3 |
| | OR | |
| NS 110 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| | OR | |
| NS 291 | Physical World | 3 |
| | OR | |
| | Any BIOL,CHEM, PHYS | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
Major Courses
| MIN 215 | Foundations of Christian Ministry | 3 |
| MIN 310 | Evangelism & Discipleship | 3 |
| MIN 201 | Spiritual Formation Experience | 0 |
| MIN 313 | Practical Skills in Worship Leading | 3 |
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| MIN 345 | The History and Practice of Worship: Theology and Music | 3 |
| | OR | |
| MULH 341 | The History and Practice of Worship: Theology and Music | 3 |
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| MIN 427 | Church Management and Administration | 3 |
| MUAP 145/146/147 | Elective Music Lessons (2 semesters) | 2 |
| MUTH 121 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUTH 122 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUTH 123 | Sight-Singing/Ear-Training I | 1 |
| MUWA 215 | Introduction to Worship Team | 3 |
| MUWA 230 | Worship Technologies and Production | 3 |
| MUWA 330 | Creative Directing for Church Ministries | 3 |
| MUWA 450 | Worship Arts Internship | 1-2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 35 |
Choose ONE Track
Biblical Theology Track
| BIBL 201 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIBL 332 | Poetic Books and Wisdom Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 423 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Worship Technology and Studio Recording Track
Recommended Elective:
THTR 170 Drama Production I
Worship Leadership Track
| THTR 130 | Acting | 3 |
| MUAP 151/171/181 | Voice/Instrument/Piano Lessons | 3 |
| MUAP 351/371/381 | Voice/Instrument/Piano Lessons | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Recommended Elective:
MUAP 180 Performance Class
Nashville Contemporary Music Center Track
Choose one of the following Elective Areas:
| | Artist Elective | 9 |
| | Business Elective | 9 |
| | Technical Elective | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Electives
Electives needed to complete degree
MUWA 219 Worship Arts Studio Project is strongly recommended as an elective course
Total Credit Hours: 120
*The Nashville Contemporary Music Center Track is a special program offered by the CCCU’s Best Semester program. Application is required and student participation is dependent on acceptance into the program. There is additional cost to the program.
Students will take a pair of core courses (Faith, Music, & Culture – 3 credits, Inside the Music Industry – 3 credits) that can be substituted for any MUWA course and/or the MIN 345/MULH 341 course. Additionally, there is a 1 credit practicum course that will be applied toward the 2-credit internship (MUWA 450) requirement in the major.
For more information, visit http://www.bestsemester.com/locations-and-programs/nashville.