Prepare. Learn. Minister.
BRE - Biblical Studies,
Worship Arts
Worship is both an attitude and act that brings Christians into closer communion with God. The BRE in Worship Arts is a program designed to build a sound theological foundation for those who want to lead others in transformational Christian worship. The courses in this track will explore the history and liturgy of Christian worship while preparing leaders to help others focus their hearts and minds on the Lord through music, artistic visuals, and effective communication. Biblically sound and theologically informed practical courses pave the way for the student desiring a vocational ministry in Worship Arts
Career Opportunities
- Music minister
- Worship leader
- Recording artist
- Worship pastor
Measurable Learning Outcomes
- Students will explore theological and biblical foundations of worship.
- Students will gain practical leadership experience in corporate worship settings.
- Students will apply spiritual formation concepts to development of worship teams.
Required Courses
BRE in Biblical Studies: 120 credit hours (normal completion: 8 semesters for full time students)
General Studies (36 Credit Hours)
1. CHI 302 Church History
2. EAS 101 Enhancing Academic Skills
3. ENG 101 English Composition I
4. ENG 102 English Composition II
5. ENG 301 English Literature
6. GS 201 General Physical Science
7. LS 201 Survey of Leadership
8. PF 101 Personal Finance
9. PSY 202 Introduction to Psychology
10. SP 102 Public Speaking
11. WOR 201 Survey of the Arts
12. WR 401 World Religions
Worship (18 credit hours)
1. WOR 202 Worship and People Development
2. WOR 302 Worship and Personal Development
3. WOR 304 Worship and Performance Development
4. WOR 306 Worship and Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
5. WOR 401 Worship and Song Writing
6. WOR 402 Worship and Digital Presence
Electives (3 credit hours)
Chosen from any available course not in the track
Biblical Studies (51 Credit Hours)
1. BI 101 Introduction to the Bible
2. BI 102 Book of Romans
3. BI 103 Bible Study Methods
4. BI 301 Pentateuch
5. BI 302 Historical Books
6. BI 303 Life of Christ and the Gospels
7. BI 304 Acts and the Journeys of Paul
8. BI 401 Poetic Books
9. BI 403 Pastoral and General Epistles
10. BI 404 Book of Revelation
11. BI 405 Hebrew Prophets
12. CWV 212 Christian Worldview
13. SEM 401 Senior Seminar (6 credit hours)
14. TH 311 Systematic Theology I
15. TH 312 Systematic Theology II
16. TH 404 Principles of the Christian Life (Ethics)
17. TH 411 Christian Apologetics
Professional Studies (9 credit hours)
1. DIS 101 Discipleship Concepts
2. MI 103 Introduction to Missions and Evangelism
3. WOR 101 Introduction to Worship
