Biblical Studies Major

Worship Arts

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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

  1. Students will explore theological and biblical foundations of worship.
  2. Students will gain practical leadership experience in corporate worship settings.
  3. Students will apply spiritual formation concepts to development of worship teams.
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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


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