Center for the Worship Arts

HEATHER R. DAUGHERTY, Director of the Center for Worship Arts; Assistant Professor of Worship Arts, 2006—
BA, Olivet Nazarene University, 2000; MDiv, Boston University, 2004.

Center for Worship Arts General Information

Mission Statement

The Center for Worship Arts seeks to help students develop informed minds, inflamed hearts, and engaged hands to minister through the arts in a variety of contexts.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates with a worship arts major will be able to:

Appreciate the significance of arts in the worship of God both within and outside of the church.
Articulate a theology of worship.
Embody the habits and practices of the Christian faith.
Understand the Biblical and theological foundations of worship.
Articulate the pastoral role of a worship leader.
Design a worship service for particular settings.
Know and demonstrate rudimentary skills in a student's area of study.

Worship Arts BA

As a professional major, the Worship Arts Major will be supplemented by one of five professional minors in the Worship Arts area: Drama Ministry, Faith and Film, Creative Expressions, Religious Studies, or Worship Media; or by one of three music minors: Music, Songwriting, or Worship Leading.


General Education			49-52 hours
Foundations Tier			18-19 hours
ENG	1020	English Composition		(3)
ENG	1080	Critical Reading Writing Thinking		(3)
COM	1010	Speech Communication		(3)
MAT	1044	Applied Mathematics for Business		(3)
BUS	2010	Financial Stewardship		(2)
HPE	1500	Introduction to Health and Wellness		(2)

Varsity athletics do not count toward this requirement.

Intercultural Literacy (Choose one)

(2-3)

COM

2020

Principles of Intercultural Communication (2)

COM

2060

American Sign Language I (3)

FRE

1000

French Language and Culture (3)

GER

1000

German Language and Culture (3)

SPA

1000

Spanish Language and Culture (3)

HEB

2010

Beginning Hebrew (3)

GRK

2010

Beginning New Testament Greek (3)

ECO

3300

International Economic Development (3)

SOC

2100

Peoples and Cultures of the World (2)

MUS

2440

World Music and Culture (2)

MIS

3700

Religion and Culture (3)

Human Sciences Tier

6 hours

Institutional (Choose one)

(3)

ECO

2000

Principles of Macroeconomics (3)

ATH

3010

Introduction to Anthropology (3)

POL

2020

American Political Institutions (3)

SWK

1200

Introduction to Social Work (3)

HIS

1400

World Civilization I (3)

HIS

1450

World Civilization II (3)

(whichever is not used to satisfy the World Civilization Context in the Contexts Tier)

HIS

2010

U.S. History I (3)

HIS

2020

U.S. History II (3)

Behavioral (Choose One)

(3)

COM

2010

Interpersonal Communication (3)

PSY

2010

General Psychology (3)

SOC

2010

General Sociology (3)

Natural Sciences Tier

6-7 hours

Laboratory Science (Choose one)

(3-4)

SCI

1500

Life Science (3)

SCI

2000

Introduction to Environmental Science (3)

SCI

1600

Physical Science (3)

SCI

2200

Physical Geology (3)

SCI

2510

Earth and Space Science (3)

PHY

1040

The Physics of Sound (3)

SCI

2600

Issues in Science

(3)

Contexts Tier

21 hours

REL

2000

Introduction to Biblical Faith

(3)

World Civilization (Choose one)

(3)

HIS

1400

World Civilization I (3)

HIS

1450

World Civilization II (3)

ENG

2000

World Literature

(3)

World Aesthetics (Choose one)

(3)

ART

2150

Art Appreciation II (3)

ART

2160

Art Appreciation II (3)

ART

1500

Fine Arts (3)

Philosophy (Choose One)

(3)

PHL

2010

Introduction to Philosophy (3)

PHL

3070

Ethics (3)

REL

3000

Christian Tradition

(3)

REL

4100

Life of the Christian Minister

(3)

Major

35 hours

WAS

1010

Introduction to the Worship Arts

(1)

WAS

2010

Spiritual Formation: The Heart of Worship Leading

(2)

WAS

3010

The Story of Worship

(3)

WAS

3015

The Shape of Worship

(3)

WAS

3020

Telling the Story

(3)

WAS

4020

The Contextualization of Worship

(2)

WAS

4030

Issues in Systematic Theology: The God We Worship

(3)

WAS

4040

Administration and Program Development in Worship Ministry

(2)

PRA

1010

Perspectives in Christian Ministry

(1)

THE

4270

Old Testament Theology

(3)

THE

4280

New Testament Theology

(3)

BUS

2300

Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

(3)

COM

2450

Drama as Ministry

(3)

COM

2720

Film Criticism

(1)

WAS

3025

Worship Arts Practicum

(1)

WAS

4000

Worship Arts Senior Internship

(1-2)

Suggested Music Electives: MUS 2010, MUS 2020, Piano I, II, III, IV

Worship Arts Professional Minors


Drama Ministry Professional Minor							23 hours
COM	2250	Performance Studies						(3)
COM	2350	Creative Drama						(3)
COM	2950	Script Analysis						(1)
COM	3900	Script Writing						(3)
COM	2410	Acting I: Theory and Practice						(2)
COM	2420	Acting II: Improvisation and Viewpoints						(2)
COM	2230	Oral Interpretation						(3)
COM	4040	Play Directing						(3)
COM	4030	Design and Production for the Stage						(3)
Faith and Film Professional Minor					18 hours
COM	2100	Introduction to Mass Communication						(3)
COM	3700	Narrative Film Theories and Techniques						(3)
COM	3750	Film History						(3)
COM	3850	Mass Communication Ethics						(3)
ITI	3800	Graphic Design and Imaging I						(3)
ITI	3820	Introduction to Multimedia						(3)
Creative Expressions Professional Minor				21-22 hours
ENG	3480	Creative Writing: Nonfiction						(3)
ENG	3850	Christian Fiction (3)						(3)
		or
ENG	3860	C.S. Lewis and the Inklings						(3)
COM	2080	Video Production Practicum						(1)
COM	2350	Creative Drama						(3)
COM	3170	Voice and Articulation						(3)
COM	3300	Television Studio and Production						(3)
COM	4000	Advanced Public Speaking						(3)
		or
PRA	3105	Principles of Preaching						(2)
ART	2200	Mixed Media						(3)
Religious Studies Professional Minor						22 hours
BIB	2990	Introduction to Biblical Exegesis						(3)
PRA	3010	The Mission of the People of God						(3)
CHI		Upper Division Church History						(3)
CHI	3060	History and Polity of the Church of the Nazarene*						(3)
THE	4090	Theology of Holiness						(3)
PRA	3310	Pastoral Care and Counseling						(2)
CED	3080	The Educational Ministry of the Church						(3)
PRA	3105	Principles of Preaching						(2)
Students who are not members of the Church of the Nazarene may take any upper division CHI. *We strongly encourage students to take Upper Division Bible in both Old and New Testaments.
Worship Media Professional Minor					20 hours
ITI	1900	Business Information Technology						(2)
ITI	3800	Graphic Design and Imaging I						(3)
ITI	3810	Graphic Design and Imaging II						(3)
ITI	3820	Introduction to Multimedia						(3)
ITI	3880	Video and Web Broadcasting						(3)
ITI	4820	Animation and Motion Graphics						(3)
ITI	4180	Television and Studio Production						(3)
Electives			0-8 hours
Total			120-121 hours

Worship Arts BA Four-Year Plan: Drama Ministry Professional Minor

Freshman Year


Semester 1
ENG		1020		English Composition				(3)
WAS		1010		Introduction to the Worship Arts				(1)
REL		2000		Introduction to Biblical Faith				(3)
INT		1100		Life Calling and Purpose				(3)
COM		1010		Speech Communication				(3)
HPE		1500		Introduction to Health and Wellness				(2)
PRA		1010		Perspectives in Christian Ministry				(1)
					Total 16
Semester 2
ENG	1080		Critical Reading Writing Thinking				(3)
SCI			Lab Science				(3)
HIS	1400		World Civilization I				(3)
			or
HIS	1450		World Civilization II
WAS	2010		Spiritual Formation: The Heart of Worship Leading				(2)
COM	2950		Script Analysis				(1)
			World Aesthetics Choice				(3)
						Total 15

Sophomore Year


Semester 3
PHL	2010	Introduction to Philosophy		(3)
ENG	2000	World Literature		(3)
WAS	3010	The Story of Worship		(3)
COM	2250	Performance Studies*		(3)
COM	2410	Acting I: Theory and Practice		(2)
COM	2010	Interpersonal Communication		(3)
			Total 17
Semester 4
WAS	3015	The Shape of Worship		(3)
WAS	3020	Telling the Story*		(3)
COM	3900	Scriptwriting*		(3)
BUS	2010	Financial Stewardship		(2)
REL	3000	Christian Tradition		(3)
Total 14

Junior Year


Semester 5
MAT	1044		Applied Math for Business		(3)
WAS	4030		Issues in Systematic Theology: The we God Worship*		(3)
COM	2720		Film Criticism*		(1)
			Intercultural Literacy		(3)
COM	2420		Acting II: Improvisation and Viewpoints		(2)
			Worship Arts Elective		(3)
WAS	3025		Worship Arts Practicum		(1)
				Total 16
Semester 6
BUS	2300	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management			(3)
COM	2450	Drama as Ministry*			(3)
COM	2350	Creative Drama*			(3)
COM	2230	Oral Interpretation*			(3)
		Worship Arts Elective			(3)
WAS	4040	Administration and Program Development in Worship Ministry*			(2)
Total 17

Senior Year


Semester 7
THE		4270		Old Testament Theology*				(3)
WAS		4020		The Contextualization of Worship*				(2)
				Worship Arts Elective				(3)
COM		4040		Play Directing*				(3)
SCI		2600		Issues in Science				(3)
						Total 14
Semester 8
THE	4280		New Testament Theology*					(3)
			Institutional Choice					(3)
REL	4100		Life of the Christian Minister					(3)
WAS	4000		Worship Arts Senior Internship					(1)
COM	4030		Design and Production for the Stage*					(3)
							Total 13
*Classes offered in alternate years
Total Plan of Study:					122 hours

Worship Arts BA Four-Year Plan: Faith and Film Professional Minor

Freshman Year


Semester 1
ENG		1020		English Composition				(3)
WAS		1010		Introduction to the Worship Arts				(1)
REL		2000		Introduction to Biblical Faith				(3)
INT		1100		Life Calling and Purpose				(3)
COM		1010		Speech Communication				(3)
HPE		1500		Introduction to Health and Wellness				(2)
PRA		1010		Perspectives in Christian Ministry				(1)
					Total 16
Semester 2
ENG	1080		Critical Reading Writing Thinking				(3)
SCI			Lab Science				(3)
HIS	1400		World Civilization I				(3)
			or
HIS	1450		World Civilization II
WAS	2010		Spiritual Formation:The Heart of Worship Leading				(2)
ITI	1900		Business Information Technology				(2)
			World Aesthetics Choice				(3)
						Total 16

Sophomore Year


Semester 3
PHL	2010	Introduction to Philosophy		(3)
ENG	2000	World Literature		(3)
WAS	3010	The Story of Worship		(3)
COM	2010	Interpersonal Communication		(3)
		Worship Arts Elective		(3)
			Total 15
Semester 4
WAS	3015	The Shape of Worship		(3)
WAS	3020	Telling the Story*		(3)
		Worship Arts Elective		(2)
COM	2100	Introduction to Mass Communication*		(3)
BUS	2010	Financial Stewardship		(2)
REL	3000	Christian Tradition		(3)
Total 16

Junior Year


Semester 5
MAT	1044		Applied Math for Business		(3)
WAS	4030		Issues in Systematic Theology: The God We Worship*		(3)
COM	2720		Film Criticism*		(1)
ITI	3800		Graphic Design and Imaging*		(3)
SCI	2600		Issues in Science		(3)
WAS	3025		Worship Arts Practicum		(1)
				Total 14
Semester 6
BUS	2300	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management			(3)
COM	2450	Drama as Ministry*			(3)
COM	3750	Film History*			(3)
ITI	3820	Introduction to Multimedia*			(3)
COM	3850	Mass Communication Ethics*			(3)
WAS	4040	Administration and Program Development in Worship Ministry*			(2)
Total 17

Senior Year


Semester 7
THE		4270		Old Testament Theology*				(3)
WAS		4020		The Contextualization of Worship*				(2)
				Worship Arts Elective				(3)
				Intercultural Literacy				(3)
				Worship Arts Elective				(2)
						Total 13
Semester 8
THE	4280		New Testament Theology*					(3)
			Institutional Choice					(3)
REL	4100		Life of the Christian Minister					(3)
WAS	4000		Worship Arts Senior Internship					(1)
COM	3700		Narrative Film Theories*					(3)
							Total 13
*Classes offered in alternate years
Total Plan of Study:					120 hours

Worship Arts BA Four-Year Plan: Creative Expressions Professional Minor

Freshman Year


Semester 1
ENG		1020		English Composition				(3)
WAS		1010		Introduction to the Worship Arts				(1)
REL		2000		Introduction to Biblical Faith				(3)
INT		1100		Life Calling and Purpose				(3)
COM		1010		Speech Communication				(3)
HPE		1500		Introduction to Health and Wellness				(2)
PRA		1010		Perspectives in Christian Ministry				(1)
					Total 16
Semester 2
ENG	1080		Critical Reading Writing Thinking				(3)
SCI			Lab Science				(3)
HIS	1400		World Civilization I				(3)
			or
HIS	1450		World Civilization II
WAS	2010		Spiritual Formation:The Heart of Worship Leading				(2)
BUS	2010		Financial Stewardship				(2)
			World Aesthetics Choice				(3)
						Total 16

Sophomore Year


Semester 3
PHL	2010	Introduction to Philosophy		(3)
ENG	2000	World Literature		(3)
WAS	3010	The Story of Worship		(3)
		Worship Arts Elective		(3)
COM	2010	Interpersonal Communication		(3)
			Total 15
Semester 4
WAS	3015	The Shape of Worship		(3)
WAS	3020	Telling the Story*		(3)
		Worship Arts Elective		(2)
ART	2200	Mixed Media*		(3)
		Institutional Choice		(3)
REL	3000	Christian Tradition		(3)
Total 17

Junior Year


Semester 5
MAT	1044		Applied Math for Business		(3)
WAS	4030		Issues in Systematic Theology: The God We Worship*		(3)
COM	2720		Film Criticism*		(1)
COM	3300		Television Studio Production		(3)
			Worship Arts Elective		(3)
WAS	3025		Worship Arts Practicum		(1)
				Total 14
Semester 6
BUS	2300	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management			(3)
COM	2450	Drama as Ministry*			(3)
COM	4000	Advanced Public Speaking**			(3)
		Intercultural Literacy			(3)
ENG	3480	Creative Writing: Nonfiction*			(3)
WAS	4040	Administration and Program Development in Worship Ministry*			(2)
Total 17

Senior Year


Semester 7
THE		4270		Old Testament Theology*				(3)
WAS		4020		The Contextualization of Worship*				(2)
				Worship Arts Elective				(2)
COM		2080		Video Production Practicum				(1)
COM		3170		Voice and Articulation*				(3)
SCI		2600		Issues in Science				(3)
						Total 14
Semester 8
THE	4280		New Testament Theology*					(3)
COM	2350		Creative Drama*					(3)
REL	4100		Life of the Christian Minister					(3)
WAS	4000		Worship Arts Senior Internship					(1)
ENG	3850		Christian Fiction**					(3)
							Total 13
*Classes offered in alternate years
**ENG 3860 May also be taken
Total Plan of Study:					122 hours

Worship Arts BA Four-Year Plan: Religious Studies Professional Minor

Freshman Year


Semester 1
ENG		1020		English Composition				(3)
WAS		1010		Introduction to the Worship Arts				(1)
REL		2000		Introduction to Biblical Faith				(3)
INT		1100		Life Calling and Purpose				(3)
COM		1010		Speech Communication				(3)
HPE		1500		Introduction to Health and Wellness				(2)
PRA		1010		Perspectives in Christian Ministry				(1)
					Total 15
Semester 2
ENG	1080		Critical Reading Writing Thinking				(3)
SCI			Lab Science				(3)
HIS	1400		World Civilization I				(3)
			or
HIS	1450		World Civilization II
WAS	2010		Spiritual Formation: The Heart of Worship Leading				(2)
BIB	2990		Introduction to Biblical Exegesis				(3)
			World Aesthetics Choice				(3)
						Total 17

Sophomore Year


Semester 3
PHL	2010	Introduction to Philosophy		(3)
ENG	2000	World Literature		(3)
WAS	3010	The Story of Worship		(3)
CHI	3040	History of the Ancient and Medieval Church		(3)
COM	2010	Interpersonal Communication		(3)
			Total 15
Semester 4
WAS	3015	The Shape of Worship		(3)
WAS	3020	Telling the Story*		(3)
		Worship Arts Elective		(3)
SCI	2600	Issues in Science		(3)
REL	3000	Christian Tradition		(3)
Total 15

Junior Year


Semester 5
MAT	1044		Applied Mathematics for Business		(3)
WAS	4030		Issues in Systematic Theology: The God We Worship*		(3)
COM	2720		Film Criticism*		(1)
PRA	3105		Principles of Preaching		(2)
BUS	2010		Financial Stewardship		(2)
			Worship Arts Elective		(3)
WAS	3025		Worship Arts Practicum		(1)
				Total 15
Semester 6
BUS	2300	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management			(3)
COM	2450	Drama as Ministry*			(3)
CHI	3060	History and Polity of the Church of the Nazarene			(3)
CED	3080	Educational Ministry of the Church			(3)
		Worship Arts Elective			(2)
WAS	4040	Administration and Program Development in Worship Ministry*			(2)
Total 16

Senior Year


Semester 7
THE		4270		Old Testament Theology*				(3)
WAS		4020		The Contextualization of Worship*				(2)
PRA		3010		The Mission of the People of God				(3)
THE		4090		Theology of Holiness				(3)
				Intercultural Literacy				(3)
						Total 14
Semester 8
THE	4280		New Testament Theology*					(3)
PRA	3310		Pastoral Care and Counseling					(2)
REL	4100		Life of the Christian Minister					(3)
WAS	4000		Worship Arts Senior Internship					(1)
			Worship Arts Elective					(2)
			Institutional Choice					(3)
							Total 12
*Classes offered in alternate years
Total Plan of Study:					122 hours

Worship Arts BA Four-Year Plan: Worship Media Professional Minor

Freshman Year


Semester 1
ENG		1020		English Composition				(3)
WAS		1010		Introduction to the Worship Arts				(1)
REL		2000		Introduction to Biblical Faith				(3)
INT		1100		Life Calling and Purpose				(3)
COM		1010		Speech Communication				(3)
HPE		1500		Introduction to Health and Wellness				(2)
PRA		1010		Perspectives in Christian Ministry				(1)
					Total 16
Semester 2
ENG	1080		Critical Reading Writing Thinking				(3)
SCI			Lab Science				(3)
HIS	1400		World Civilization I				(3)
			or
HIS	1450		World Civilization II
WAS	2010		Spiritual Formation: The Heart of Worship Leading				(2)
ITI	1900		Business Information Technology				(2)
			World Aesthetics Choice				(3)
						Total 16

Sophomore Year


Semester 3
PHL	2010	Introduction to Philosophy		(3)
ENG	2000	World Literature		(3)
WAS	3010	The Story of Worship		(3)
ITI	4180	Television Studio Production		(3)
		Worship Arts Elective		(3)

			Total 15
Semester 4
WAS	3015	The Shape of Worship		(3)
WAS	3020	Telling the Story*		(3)
COM	2010	Interpersonal Communication		(3)
ITI	3880	Video Art and Web Broadcasting*		(3)
REL	3000	Christian Tradition		(3)
Total 15

Junior Year


Semester 5
MAT	1044		Applied Mathematics for Business		(3)
WAS	4030		Issues in Systematic Theology: The God We Worship*		(3)
COM	2720		Film Criticism*		(1)
ITI	3800		Graphic Design and Imaging I*		(3)
			Worship Arts Elective		(2)
SCI	2600		Issues in Science		(3)
WAS	3025		Worship Arts Practicum		(1)
				Total 16
Semester 6
BUS	2300	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management			(3)
COM	2450	Drama as Ministry*			(3)
ITI	3810	Graphic Design and Imaging II*			(3)
ITI	4820	Animation and Motion Graphics*			(3)
BUS	2010	Financial Stewardship			(2)
WAS	4040	Administration and Program Development in Worship Ministry*			(2)
Total 16

Senior Year


Semester 7
THE		4270		Old Testament Theology*				(3)
WAS		4020		The Contextualization of Worship*				(2)
				Worship Arts Elective				(3)
				Intercultural Literacy				(3)
				Worship Arts Elective				(2)
						Total 13
Semester 8
THE	4280		New Testament Theology*					(3)
			Institutional Choice					(3)
REL	4100		Life of the Christian Minister					(3)
WAS	4000		Worship Arts Senior Internship					(1)
ITI	3820		Introduction to Multimedia*					(3)
							Total 13
*Classes offered in alternate years
Total Plan of Study:					120 hours

Worship Arts BA Four-Year Plan: Music Minor

Freshman Year


Semester 1
ENG		1020		English Composition			(3)
WAS		1010		Introduction to the Worship Arts			(1)
REL		2000		Introduction to Biblical Faith			(3)
INT		1100		Life Calling and Purpose			(3)
COM		1010		Speech Communication			(3)
MUS		1820		Choral Union			(1)
MUS/ MCM				Applied Lessons			(1)
PRA		1010		Perspectives in Christian Ministry			(1)
					Total 16
Semester 2
ENG	1080		Critical Reading Writing and Thinking					(3)
SCI			Lab Science					(3)
HIS	1400		World Civilization I					(3)
			or
HIS	1450		World Civilization II
WAS	2010		Spiritual Formation: The Heart of Worship Leading					(2)
MUS/ MCM			Applied Lessons					(1)
			World Aesthetics Choice					(3)
MUS	1820		Choral Union					(1)
						Total 16

Sophomore Year


Semester 3
PHL	2010	Introduction to Philosophy		(3)
MUS	2010	Theory I		(2)
WAS	3010	The Story of Worship		(3)
MUS/MCM		Applied Lessons		(1)
MUS		Ensemble		(1)
MUS	2060	Aural Theory I		(2)
COM	2010	Interpersonal Communication		(3)
			Total 15
Semester 4
WAS	3015	The Shape of Worship		(3)
WAS	3020	Telling the Story*		(3)
MUS	2070	Aural Theory II		(2)
MUS	2020	Theory II		(2)
MUS/MCM		Applied Lessons		(1)
MUS		Ensemble		(1)
REL	3000	Christian Tradition		(3)
Total 15

Junior Year


Semester 5
MAT	1044		Applied Math for Business		(3)
WAS	4030		Issues in Systematic Theology: The God We Worship*		(3)
WAS	4020		The Contextualization of Worship*		(2)
MUS	3100		Elementary Conducting		(2)
COM	2720		Film Criticism*		(1)
WAS	3025		Worship Arts Practicum		(1)
			Worship Arts Elective		(3)
				Total 15
Semester 6
BUS	2300	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management			(3)
COM	2450	Drama as Ministry			(3)
		Worship Arts Elective			(2)
HPE	1500	Introduction to Health and Wellness			(2)
ENG	2000	World Literature			(3)
WAS	4040	Administration and Program Development in Worship Ministry*			(2)
Total 15

Senior Year


Semester 7
THE		4270		Old Testament Theology*				(3)
				Worship Arts Elective				(2)
				Worship Arts Elective				(3)
				Institutional Choice				(3)
SCI		2600		Issues in Science				(3)
						Total 14
Semester 8
THE	4280		New Testament Theology*					(3)
BUS	2010		Financial Stewardship					(2)
REL	4100		Life of the Christian Minister					(3)
WAS	4000		Worship Arts Senior Internship					(1)
			Intercultural Literacy					(3)
			General Elective					(2)
							Total 14
*Classes offered in alternate years
Total Plan of Study:					120 hours

Worship Arts BA Four-Year Plan: Songwriting Minor

Freshman Year


Semester 1
ENG		1020		English Composition				(3)
WAS		1010		Introduction to the Worship Arts				(1)
REL		2000		Introduction to Biblical Faith				(3)
INT		1100		Life Calling and Purpose				(3)
COM		1010		Speech Communication				(3)
MUS		1620		Vocal Fundamentals				(1)
MUS		1600		Piano I				(1)
PRA		1010		Perspectives in Christian Ministry				(1)
					Total 16
Semester 2
ENG	1080		Critical Reading Writing Thinking				(3)
SCI			Lab Science				(3)
HIS			World Civilization I or II				(3)
WAS	2010		Spiritual Formation: The Heart of Worship Leading				(2)
MUS	1610		Piano II				(1)
			World Aesthetics Choice				(3)
MUS/ MCM			Applied Lessons				(1)
						Total 16

Sophomore Year


Semester 3
PHL	2010	Introduction to Philosophy		(3)
MUS	2010	Theory I		(2)
WAS	3010	The Story of Worship		(3)
MUS	2600	Piano III		(1)
MCM	3100	Introduction to Songwriting		(2)
MUS	2060	Aural Theory I		(2)
COM	2010	Interpersonal Communication		(3)
			Total 16
Semester 4
WAS	3015	The Shape of Worship		(3)
WAS	3020	Telling the Story*		(3)
MUS	2070	Aural Theory II		(2)
MUS	2020	Theory II		(2)
MUS	2620	Piano IV		(1)
HPE	1500	Introduction to Health and Wellness		(2)
REL	3000	Christian Tradition		(3)
Total 16

Junior Year


Semester 5
MAT	1044		Applied Mathematics for Business		(3)
WAS	4030		Issues in Systematic Theology: The God We Worship*		(3)
COM	2720		Film Criticism*		(1)
			Worship Arts Elective		(3)
			Worship Arts Elective		(2)
MCM	3300		Songwriting		(2)
WAS	3025		Worship Arts Practicum		(1)
				Total 15
Semester 6
BUS	2300	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management			(3)
COM	2450	Drama as Ministry*			(3)
		Institutional Choice			(3)
ENG	2000	World Literature			(3)
BUS	2010	Financial Stewardship			(2)
WAS	4040	Administration and Program Development in Worship Ministry*			(2)
Total 16

Senior Year


Semester 7
THE		4270		Old Testament Theology*				(3)
WAS		4020		The Contextualization of Worship*				(2)
				Worship Arts Elective				(3)
				Worship Arts Elective				(2)
				General Elective				(2)
						Total 12
Semester 8
THE	4280		New Testament Theology*					(3)
SCI	2600		Issues in Science					(3)
REL	4100		Life of the Christian Minister					(3)
WAS	4000		Worship Arts Senior Internship					(1)
			Intercultural Literacy					(3)
							Total 13
*Classes offered in alternate years
**Fall-odd years
Total Plan of Study:					120 hours

Worship Arts BA Four-Year Plan: Worship Leading Minor

Freshman Year


Semester 1
ENG		1020		English Composition				(3)
WAS		1010		Introduction to the Worship Arts				(1)
REL		2000		Introduction to Biblical Faith				(3)
INT		1100		Life Calling and Purpose				(3)
COM		1010		Speech Communication				(3)
MUS		1620		Vocal Fundamentals				(1)
MUS/ MCM				Applied Study				(1)
PRA		1010		Perspectives in Christian Ministry				(1)
					Total 16
Semester 2
ENG	1080		Critical Reading Writing Thinking				(3)
SCI			Lab Science				(3)
HIS	1400		World Civilization I				(3)
			or
HIS	1450		World Civilization II
WAS	2010		Spiritual Formation: The Heart of Worship Leading				(2)
MUS	1300		Finale				(2)
MUS/ MCM			Applied Study				(1)
MUS			Choral Union				(1)
						Total 15

Sophomore Year


Semester 3
PHL	2010	Introduction to Philosophy		(3)
MUS	2010	Theory I		(2)
WAS	3010	The Story of Worship		(3)
MUS/ MCM		Applied Study		(1)
MUS		Ensemble		(1)
MUS	2060	Aural Theory I		(2)
COM	2010	Interpersonal Communication		(3)
			Total 15
Semester 4
WAS	3015	The Shape of Worship		(3)
WAS	3020	Telling the Story*		(3)
MUS	2070	Aural Theory II		(2)
MUS	2020	Theory II		(2)
MUS/ MCM		Applied Study		(1)
MUS/ MCM		Ensemble		(1)
REL	3000	Christian Tradition		(3)
Total 15

Junior Year


Semester 5
MAT	1044		Applied Mathematics for Business		(3)
WAS	4030		Issues in Systematic Theology: The God We Worship*		(3)
MUS	4150		The Church Music Minister		(2)
COM	2720		Film Criticism*		(1)
MUS	3100		Elementary Conducting		(2)
MUS			Ensemble		(1)
			Worship Arts Elective		(2)
HPE	1500		Introduction to Health and Wellness		(2)
				Total 16
Semester 6
BUS	2300	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management			(3)
COM	2450	Drama as Ministry*			(3)
MUS	3500	Hymnology**			(2)
		World Aesthetics Choice			(3)
MUS	2520	Choral Literature and Pedagogy**			(2)
WAS	3025	Worship Arts Practicum			(1)
WAS	4040	Administration and Program Development in Worship Ministry*			(2)
Total 16

Senior Year


Semester 7
THE		4270		Old Testament Theology*			(3)
WAS		4020		The Contextualization of Worship*			(2)
				Institutional Choice			(3)
BUS		2010		Financial Stewardship			(2)
WAS		4500		Field Education in Worship Arts			(1)
SCI		2600		Issues in Science			(3)
						Total 14
Semester 8
THE	4280		New Testament Theology*				(3)
ENG	2000		World Literature				(3)
REL	4100		Life of the Christian Minister				(3)
WAS	4000		Worship Arts Senior Internship				(1)
			Intercultural Literacy				(3)
					Total 13
*Classes offered in alternate years
**Spring-odd years
Total Plan of Study:					120 hours

Minor in Worship Arts


Worship Arts Minor			15 hours
WAS	1010	Introduction to the Worship Arts		(1)
WAS	2010	Spiritual Formation: The Heart of Worship Leading		(2)
WAS	3010	The Story of Worship		(3)
WAS	3015	The Shape of Worship		(3)
WAS	3020	Telling the Story		(3)
WAS	4020	The Contextualization of Worship		(3)

Worship Arts Course Descriptions

WORSHIP ARTS

WAS 1010 Introduction to the Worship Arts (1)

Designed as the portal for all Worship Arts majors, this introductory class defines and explores foundational questions in the Worship Arts including the purpose of worship, the role of the worship leader and the place of worship in the local church and her mission. This course will serve as a prerequisite for all other WAS courses. Fall.

WAS 2010 Spiritual Formation: The Heart of Worship Leading (2)

Focuses on developing a foundation for understanding and nurturing the spiritual life of a worship leader. Course work will involve the study of classic spiritual disciplines and the writing of one's personal worship journey.

WAS 3010 The Story of Worship (3)

Explores the biblical and historical practices of worship from the patriarchal period to postmodern times. Special attention is given to exploring historical shifts in how Christian people have understood God, the church, salvation and the church-culture intersection with respect to worship. Fall.

WAS 3015 The Shape of Worship (3)

An interactive examination of the unifying elements and the dynamic diversity of worship. Attention is given to the theology and practice of sacraments, the Christian calendar and its use in worship, the relationship among the different elements of corporate worship and the overall design of the worship service.

WAS 3020 Telling the Story (3)

Designed to aid students in exploring many of the dynamics of communication that take place in the context of worship. Topics will include voice and articulation, non-verbal communication, interpersonal communication, and the voice and choice of art in worship.

WAS 3025 Worship Arts Practicum (1)

A supervised practicum designed to give students the opportunity to observe and experience the role and responsibilities of a worship arts pastor in a local church. In addition to on-site observation, students will participate in on-campus guided small groups for reflection, mentoring and spiritual formation.

WAS 4000 Worship Arts Senior Internship (1-2)

A cumulative integration of the students learning and experience in a worship ministry assignment. Students will participate in worship leadership in a congregational setting. During this internship, students will create a Senior Project that will be carried out within the context of worship in their ministry assignment. Students will participate in on-campus guided small groups for reflection, mentoring and spiritual formation.

WAS 4020 The Contextualization of Worship (2)

Fosters the understanding that there are a wide variety of contemporary cultural expressions of worship. With this in mind, students will gain skills in identifying practical theological questions and interpreting contexts, as well as pastoral and practical insights that will guide them in creating God-centered worship. Attention will be given to new ministries, church plants, and the renewal of existing congregations.

WAS 4030 Issues in Systematic Theology: The God We Worship (3)

A study of the nature of theology as a systematic, logical and disciplined activity within the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. This course will consider theological method and the doctrine of God, understanding that worship ultimately informs and shapes our understandings of God. Cross listed as THE 4140.

WAS 4040 Administration and Program Development in Worship Ministry (2)

An examination of leadership and administration skills for worship ministry, the development of a budget and calendar, and working with a larger church staff.

WAS 4500 Field Education in Worship Arts (1-3)

A cumulative integration of the students learning and experience in a worship ministry assignment. Students will focus on and participate in worship leadership and the pastoral duties of a worship ministry pastor. Students will participate in on-campus guided small groups for reflection, mentoring and spiritual formation.