Worship Leadership Minor

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The minor in worship leadership is for students who seek to serve the church by becoming better worship leaders, pastoral musicians, and worshipers. By nature, Christian worship is an interdisciplinary activity that incorporates multiple disciplines. The minor in worship leadership engages theology, history, sociology, and the arts to prepare students for bi-vocational ministry in the local church and in parachurch organizations.

Required Courses

Worship Leadership Core: 16 Credits

MUSC 2160 - Introduction to Worship Leadership (4)
MUSC 4160 - Congregational Song (4) or
RELG 416 - Congregational Song (4)
RELG 210 - Foundations of Congregational Studies (4)
RELG 312 - Christian Worship: History and Theology (4)

Foundational Music Skills: 8 Credits

MUSC 1510 - Theory I: The Syntax of Music (3) *
MUSC 1511 - Theory Lab I (1) *

Ensembles: 2 Credits**

(complete 2 credits in one of the following)**

MUSC 1720 - University Chorale (0-1) (take twice)
MUSC 1721 - A Cappella Choir (0-1) (take twice)

Class Instruction/Applied Area: 2 Credits***

(complete 2 credits in one of the following)***

Worship Leadership Capstone: 2 Credits

(select one)

MUSC 4175 - Ministry of Worship Leadership (2)
RELG 475 - Ministry of Worship Leadership (4)

Total Required Credits: 26

* Students not prepared for these courses must complete MUSC 1500 - Music Fundamentals as a prerequisite.

** Another ensemble may be selected with advisor’s permission.

*** Another applied area may be selected with advisor’s permission.