Worship Arts Leadership Minor (A)

“Wherever I cause my name to be honored, I will come to you and bless you.” Exodus 20:24b

The worship life of the Christian church is God’s ministry to us, and is as multi-faceted as the church itself. Worship ministries in today’s local churches no longer require artists trained exclusively as musicians. These ministries require skilled musicians with strong leadership skills, thorough knowledge of Sacred Scripture and worship theology, and the ability to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of audio and visual technology. The Worship Arts Leadership (WAL) minor at Concordia University offers music courses to develop musical skills, Biblical studies to develop knowledge of worship theology, and courses in modern worship arts leadership and music technology. The WAL minor also includes practical application of skills in local congregations and the involvement in campus worship arts ensembles throughout the course of study. The WAL minor does not lead to a rostered position in the LCMS.

Curriculum

Required Religion Courses
REL 2010
Old Testament
REL 2030
Biblical Theology
REL 3500
A Survey of Christian Thought
REL 2020New Testament3
REL 4000Lutheran Confessions3
REL 4010Lutheran Worship: Theology and Practice3
(Note: some of these credits will also fulfill common core and elective core requirements)
Required Music Courses
MUS 1241Music Theory I3
MUS 1251Aural Theory I1
MUS 2205Intro in Multimedia Production2
MUS 3196Worship Arts Ensemble (4 semesters)0
MUS 3244Song Writing & Arranging3
MUS 4430Applying Worship Arts Leadership3
MUS 4450Worship Arts Practicum3
Performance Emphasis4
Students must select either Piano or Guitar as a primary performance area.
Piano - 4 credits
MUS 1202
Beginning Piano I
MUS 1203
Beginning Piano II
MUS 2204
Keyboard Skills
(Students may substitute two semesters of MUS 2301 Applied Piano for MUS 1202/MUS 1203 with instructor permission)
Guitar - 4 credits
MUS 1202
Beginning Piano I
MUS 2304
Applied Guitar (3 semesters)
Total Hours28