Worship Studies BS Program
Worship General Description
The BS in Worship Studies is a fully online undergraduate degree program designed to 1) equip full-time and bi-vocational worship pastors actively serving and engaged in local church ministry; 2) provide opportunity for adult students to complete an undergraduate degree in worship studies; 3) design a strategy for degree completion based on the student already holding significant number of college credit hours in music, worship, religion, and general education studies; and 4) afford enriching, engaging and edifying experiences for the adult student already serving in local church ministry. (120 credit hours required to graduate)
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the graduate should be able to:
- Define the Biblical and theological foundations of worship.
- Articulate the leadership principles, pastoral roles, philosophy, and practice of worship.
- Design worship services in various contexts and settings.
Worship Studies Coursework
The BS in Worship Studies is a structured curriculum that includes the general core requirements and worship requirements for the bachelor degree. Thirty-six (36) semester hours are earned by completing the courses online one at a time. Students will be part of a cohort which will participate in all courses together, forming a support group for success. This degree will allow these students to continue into appropriate graduate-level programs, such as Trevecca's Worship Studies program.
Program of Study
Semester 1
| WST 3000 | Spiritual Formation for Worship Leaders | 3 |
| WST 3010 | Biblical Foundations for Worship | 3 |
| WST 3015 | The Role of the Worship Leader | 3 |
| WST 3030 | Principles of Worship Leading | 3 |
Semester 2
Semester 3
| WST 4000 | Worship Ministry and Pastoral Relationships | 3 |
| WST 4050 | Worship Leadership, Philosophy, and Administration | 3 |
| WST 4070 | Contextualization and Worship | 3 |
| WST 4700 | Worship Seminar | 3 |