Worship Arts

2-YEAR ASSOCIATES DEGREE

POINTS OF DISTINCTION:

• In the Worship Arts Associate's Degree, students develop a basic understanding of key music theory concepts and terminology.
• Graduates of this program will be able to cultivate an environment for personal worship as well as corporate worship.
• The Worship Arts degree program is one of the first to move from a performance-based model to a spiritual-leadership-based model of worship.
• The Worship Arts program gives opportunities to practice skills in various settings.
• Graduates will know how to utilize and operate the various tools currently available for enhancing the quality of the worship service.
• Students will be expected to grow in musicianship and theological leadership in order to guide others into a relationship with Jesus.

POSSIBLE CAREERS:

• Youth Leader
• Worship Leader
• Worship Assistant
• Music Director
• Music Teacher
• Worship Tech Assistant

For additional information about the Worship Arts Associate Degree, see the catalog.

"The world needs more theologically informed worship leaders. Musicians who know how to play the guitar, piano, or sing, and who know God and can curate moments of meaningful and authentic worship."

Program Breakdown

All 4- and 2-year degrees at Boise Bible College are built around three components: General Education, Bible Major, Ministry Program.

It is necessary to fulfill all requirements in each of these components in order to successfully complete the degree. Each component, and each course, plays a role in your overall development as a person of influence.

General Education Core

General Studies (1 credit) 

• Bible College Navigator

Language and Communication (9 credits) 

• Public Speaking
• English Grammar & Composition
• Research & Writing

Philosophy (5 credits) 

• Christian Ethics
• Christian Apologetics

Social Science (choose 3 credits) 

• Cultural Anthropology
• General Psychology
• Sociology

Guided Electives (3 credits)

• American Sign Language 1/2
• Survey of Church History
• Personal Finances
• Recent American History
• Introduction to Literature
• American Literature
• Classics of Christian Literature
• Music History and Appreciation
• Theory of Intelligent Design
• Introduction to Philosophy
• Logic
• Worldviews

Open Electives (2 credits)

Bible Major

Bible (10 credits) 

• Journey Through the Bible
• New Testament Introduction
• Old Testament Introduction
• Acts of the Apostles

Theology (6 credits) 

• Survey of Bible Doctrine
• Biblical Interpretation and Resources
• Restoration Movement Principles

Bible or Theology Electives (3 credits)

Ministry Program Core

Christian Ministries Core (7 credits)

• Christian Life
• Introduction to Vocational Ministry
• Sophomore Seminar
• Evangelism & Discipleship

Worship Arts Core (10 credits)

• Skills for Musicians 1
• Skills for Musicians 2
• Dynamics of Rehearsal 1
• Worship Styles and Venues

Ministry Electives (5 credits)