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Our B.A. in Worship equips students to skillfully plan, prepare, and lead excellent worship services that are Christ-centered, biblically and theologically grounded, historically informed, and reflective of the cultural and generational diversity of the church body. The program hones musical skills that are most commonly used in contemporary evangelical corporate worship services today and prepares graduates to meet the changing needs and conditions they will find throughout their lifetime of service to the local church.
Worship Overview
- 60 credit hours
Did You Know?
Several courses from our B.A. in Worship program can also contribute toward the Advanced Placement MDiv at TEDS, giving you a head start on a master’s degree.
COURSEWORK
Requirements total 60 hours, with courses in Music, Christian Ministries/Bible, Worship, and Lessons/Ensembles. You’ll take interesting courses such as:
- Songwriting and Arranging
- Worship Planning
- Relational Skills for Ministry
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CAREERS & INTERNSHIPS
Students will work closely with a seasoned worship pastor at one of our many partner churches in the Chicago area. This internship provides an opportunity to practice and hone the various skills necessary for ministry within the local church. Ultimately, graduates will connect their passion for corporate worship with the changing needs of a diverse culture.
Career Objectives Include:
- Worship Pastor
- Worship Arts Director
- Christian Songwriter
- Sacred Music Composer/Arranger
- Church Media and Technology Coordinator
- Campus Worship Leader
DEPARTMENT FACULTY
Gregory C.
CarlsonPhD
Don
HedgesPhD
Charles D.
KingMM, MEd, MA
Brian
ReichenbachDMA
Michael D.
ReynoldsDMin
Jana
SundeneMA
Adjunct Faculty
- David Barshinger, ThM
- Sarah Beyer, MA
- Kenneth Botton, PhD
- Matt Boutilier, MDiv
- Paul Brown, MDiv
- Con Campbell, Jazz Ensemble
- Eldon Carlson, MDiv
- Dr. Richard Gascho, DMin
- Dr. Victoria Gascho, PhD
- Debbie Gillette, Piano
- John Hacker, Voice
- Katherine Jeffery, PhD
- Eugenia Jeong, Piano
- Stephen Lynerd, Drums
- Stephen McCausland, Ensembles
- Dr. Richard McLaughlin, PhD
- Gregory Norwine, MRE
- Chris Ray, Electric Bass
- Malia Ropp, Voice
- Jillian Ross, MDiv
- Norman Ruiz, Guitar
- David Smith, EdD
- Angie Ward, PhD
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSIC | ||
| MUT 101 | Elements of Music | 3 hrs |
| MUT 121 | Music Theory in Contemporary Practice | 3 hrs |
| MUT 122 | Aural Skills 1 | 1 hr |
| MUH 233X (or) MUH 241 |
Comparative Arts* (or) Introduction to Music History and Literature* |
3 hrs |
| MUH 221 | History of American Popular Music | 3 hrs |
| MUH 211 | Survey of World Music* | 3 hrs |
| MUT 332 | Songwriting and Arranging | 3 hrs |
| [Recommended:] MUT 363 |
Instrumentation and Orchestration | 3 hrs |
| [Recommended:] MUT 331 |
Basic Conducting | 3 hrs |
| CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES / BIBLE | ||
| BRS 231 | Christian Doctrine** | 3 hrs |
| CM 172 | Introduction to Ministry | 3 hrs |
| CM 260 | Introduction to Intercultural Ministry** | 3 hrs |
| CM 372X (or) CM 373X |
Nonprofit Management (or) Nonprofit Financial Management |
3 hrs |
| CM 342 (or) LR 170X/PSY 170X (or) LR 173/174 |
Relational Skills for Ministry** (or) Leadership Dynamics (or) Emerging Leadership I/II |
3 hrs |
| CM 381 (or) BI 275 (or) COM 112 |
Introduction to Preaching (or) Teaching the Bible** (or) Speech |
3 hrs |
| WORSHIP | ||
| WOR 111 | Introduction to Worship Studies | 1 hr |
| WOR 121 | Introduction to Technology in Worship | 2 hrs |
| MUW 335 | Musicianship for Worship | 3 hrs |
| WOR 437X | Music in Worship | 3 hrs |
| WOR 438 | Worship Planning | 3 hrs |
| MUW 450 | Church Music Internship** | 3 hrs |
| WOR 499 | Senior Seminar in Worship Studies* | 1 hr |
| LESSONS & ENSEMBLES | ||
| MUZ 152 (or) MUZ 170 |
Private Lessons: Guitar (or) Class: Guitar |
1 hr |
| MUZ 156 (or) MUZ 161 |
Private Lessons: Piano (or) Keyboard Skills I |
1 hr |
| MUZ 158 (or) MUZ 160 |
Private Lessons: Voice (or) Class: Voice |
1 hr |
| MUZ 250-259 MUZ 350-359 MUZ 450-459 |
Advanced Level Private Lessons: Choice of any instrument(s) in which instruction is offered |
4 hrs |
| Required | Contemporary Worship Ensemble | 2+ semesters |
| Choose One | Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, or Orchestra | 2+ semesters |
| Choose One | Gospel Choir, Jazz Ensemble, or World Music Ensemble | 2+ semesters |
| Must participate in ensembles for a total of 8 semesters | ||
| *Satisfies General Education requirement | ||
| **May contribute toward TEDS Advanced Placement MDiv | ||
