Worship Leadership, B.M.

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The program is designed for students who are called to ministry as worship leaders in the Church. This professional program focuses on musical training through the intense study of piano, voice, and guitar. Students gain hands-on training in conducting, songwriting, technology and arranging. Throughout the program, students participate in various ensembles and complete internships with local churches.

In our Worship Leadership program, students receive vigorous theological training, which shapes how we view the role of worship in the church. Students strengthen their leadership skills and learn how to shepherd a congregation to a have a deeper connection with God. Course requirements train students how to build a worship program for a variety of ensembles and to build strong relationships with the worship team, pastoral team, and the congregation. Students apply their leadership training and technical skills as they serve with local churches, leading live streams, worship services and more.

As a student here you’ll have access to these world-class musical artists and be mentored in the highest standards of musicianship.

Degree Requirements (128 Cr. Hrs.)

University Core Requirements (41 Cr. Hrs.)

Gold Core Curriculum (Traditional) Specified Course Requirements: Creative Inquiry: MUH 221

Major Core Requirements (78 Cr. Hrs.)

MUC 105 - Introduction to Worship Leadership 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUC 324 - Worship Leadership in Music 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUC 375 - Worship Design 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUC 395 - Worship Leadership Practicum 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUC 495 - Worship Internship 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUH 222 - Survey of Western Music History 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUH 305 - Survey of Worship Music 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUR 490 - Senior Worship Project 0 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 178 - Piano Proficiency Exam 0 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 215 - Introduction to Music Technology 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 291 - Music Sophomore Review 0 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 320 - Conducting I: Technical Foundations 2 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 420 - Conducting II: Rehearsal Principles 2 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 101 - Theory and Musicianship I 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 103 - Theory and Musicianship II 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 201 - Theory and Musicianship III 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 203 - Theory and Musicianship IV 3 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 204 - Improvisation I 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 208 - Orchestration 2 Cr. Hrs.
MUT 319 - Arranging for Contemporary Media 3 Cr. Hrs.
Christian Ministry Requirement (12 Cr. Hrs.):
CHR 240 - Systematic Theology 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 250 - Introduction to Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 353 - Leadership in Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 364 - Worship 3 Cr. Hrs.
Music Student Recital (7 Courses):
MUS 090 - Recital Hour 0 Cr. Hrs.
Music Primary Ensemble (6 Cr. Hrs.):
MUP 120 - Anderson University Choir 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUP 220 - Women’s Choir 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUP 320 - Anderson University Concert Choir 1 Cr. Hrs.
Music Secondary Ensemble (2 Cr. Hrs.):
MUP 202 - Worship Lab 1 Cr. Hrs.
Additional Music Ensemble (2 Cr. Hrs.):
- MUP ***
Music Applied Guitar (2 Cr. Hrs.):
MUA 113 - Guitar 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 137 - Class Guitar I 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 138 - Class Guitar II 1 Cr. Hrs.
Music Applied Piano (4 Cr. Hrs.):
MUA 111 - Piano 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 175 - Class Piano for Music Majors I 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 176 - Class Piano for Music Majors II 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 275 - Advanced Keyboard Skills I 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 276 - Advanced Keyboard Skills II 1 Cr. Hrs.
Music Applied Voice (4 Cr. Hrs.):
MUA 110 - Voice 1 Cr. Hrs.
MUS 145 - Class Voice for Music and Musical Theatre Majors 1 Cr. Hrs.
Additional Primary Applied Music (4 Cr. Hrs.):

MUA 110

MUA 111

MUA 113

General Electives (9 Cr. Hrs.)

Suggested Eight Semester Sequence

Worship Leadership, B.M.

Degree Requirements (128 Cr. Hrs.)

University Core Requirements (41 Cr. Hrs.)

Major Core Requirements (78 Cr. Hrs.)

General Electives (9 Cr. Hrs.)

Suggested Eight Semester Sequence

First Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Second Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Third Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Fourth Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Fifth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Sixth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Seventh Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Eighth Semester (13 Cr. Hrs.)