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.
Minor Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Religion Courses | ||
REL 201 | Old Testament | 3 |
REL 203 | New Testament | 3 |
REL 204 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
REL 333 | A Survey of Christian Thought | 3 |
REL 404 | Lutheran Confessions | 3 |
(Note: some of these credits will also fulfill common core and elective core requirements) | ||
Required Music Courses | ||
MUS 208 | Worship Arts Ensemble (4 semesters) | 0 |
MUS 240 | Music Theory I | 3 |
MUS 246 | Aural Theory I | 1 |
MUS 344 | Song Writing & Arranging | 3 |
REL 440 | Lutheran Worship: Theology and Practice | 3 |
MUS 205 | Intro in Multi-media Product | 2 |
MUS 430 | Applying Worship Arts Leadersh | 3 |
MUS 450 | Worship Arts Practicum | 3 |
Performance Emphasis | 4 | |
Students must select either Piano or Guitar as a primary performance area. | ||
Piano - 4 credits | ||
Beginning Piano I | ||
Beginning Piano II | ||
Keyboard Skills | ||
Guitar - 4 credits | ||
Beginning Piano I | ||
Applied Guitar (3 semesters) | ||
Total Hours | 37 |