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Mission Statement: In accordance with the mission statement
of Missouri Baptist University, the academic program, and the
worship arts discipline, the Worship Arts major focuses on preparing
students for careers in the worship leadership and support within
the church or a related setting. To complement specific interests,
the following minors are recommended: Church Music,
Technical Communications, Music, Religion, Religious
Education, and Theatre.
Required Courses
Required Communications (COM_) courses: (9 hours)
COMM 263 Introduction to Audio and
Video Communications
COMU 323 Sound Production
COMT 363 Video Production I
Required Music Theory (MUTH) courses: (9-12 hours)
(MUTH 103 Fundamentals of Music †)
MUTH 101 Introduction to Music Technology
MUTH 111 Sight Singing/Ear Training I
MUTH 113 Theory I
MUTH 121 Sight Singing/Ear Training II
MUTH 123 Theory II
Required Music Private Lessons (MUA_) courses: (4 hours)
MUAV 111 Private Voice
MUAP Class Piano (2 semesters based on skill)
Required Music History and Literature (MUHL) courses: (2-3 hours)
MUHL 153 Appreciation of Music*
OR
MUHL 102 Survey of Music Literature
(music majors and minors only)
Required Music Education (MUED) course: (2 hours)
MUED 202 Basic Conducting
Required Religion (RE__) courses: (9 hours)
RRED 273 Foundations for Christian Ministry
RREL 343A Foundations of Christian Theology
REMU 473 Christian Ministry Internship
Required Theatre (THEA) courses: (3 hours)
THEA 103 Introduction to Theatre*
Required Worship Arts (MUCM & WORA) courses: (10 hours)
MUWA 463 Worship History and Leadership
WORA 483 Emerging Trends in Worship
WORA 371 & 471 Worship Performance Workshop
WORA 381 & 481 Worship Arts Seminar
Total: 48-52 hours
* Also satisfies general education requirement
† Students who pass the theory placement test are not required to take this course.
Course Descriptions
WORA 371 WORSHIP PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
This workshop will provide hands-on experiences in worship
leadership skills; including but not limited to directing, organizing
and performing in worship teams and various ensembles, worship
technology, and drama experiences.
One hour, Fall
WORA 381 WORSHIP ARTS SEMINAR
This seminar will provide experiences in worship planning,
leadership, and support. Will include hands-on experiences
and guest worship leaders and artists.
One hour, Spring
MUWA 463 WORSHIP HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP
This course comprises a study of the history of worship and the
Biblical perspectives and principles in developing effective worship,
and the history, significance, and use in religious services of
congregational song (hymnology). An emphasis will be the worship
leader’s role in worship service preparation, strategic planning and
organization, and ethics involved in Worship Arts.
Three Hours, Fall
WORA 471 WORSHIP PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
This workshop will provide hands-on experiences in worship
leadership skills; including but not limited to directing, organizing
and performing in worship teams and various ensembles, worship
technology, and drama experiences. Prerequisite: WORA 371.
May be repeated for credit.
One hour, Fall
WORA 481 WORSHIP ARTS SEMINAR
This seminar will provide experiences in worship planning,
leadership, and support. Will include hands-on experiences and
guest worship leaders and artists. Prerequisite: WORA 381.
May be repeated for credit.
One hour, Spring
WORA 483 EMERGING TRENDS IN WORSHIP
A study of the current trends in worship ministry as well as
development of modern worship styles. This course will review
the contemporary worship movement including blended styles,
worship evangelism, building and managing a worship team, the
use of multi-media and drama in worship, and sound system and
lighting design. Prerequisite: MUWA 463.
Three Hours, Spring
