Religion, Worship Ministries Major

The Religion:

Worship Ministries Major/Minor seeks to prepare students to become leaders within the worship life of congregations. These studies link critical and academic studies with studies in the practice of ministry. Theological and ministry studies will be supplemented with guided cognate studies outside the Religion Department.

Requirements for Religion: Worship Ministries Major

In addition to fulfilling the basic requirements of the Religion Major,

students must complete two courses in the Ministry Core

and two courses in the Worship Ministries Concentration

RELIG 280 - Christian Worship
RELIG 380 - Hymns and Christian Tradition
The student in consultation with his / her adviser, will select courses for a total of 39 hours.

Total of 39 hours

Cognate Studies - Worship Ministries

Those seeking a Worship Ministries Major must complete complementary studies outside the department. This requirement will usually be met by completing a minor (15-18 hours) in such areas as Communications, Theater, Art or Music. Cognate studies should be pursued in consultation with the student’s adviser in Worship Ministries.

In the case of those seeking to pursue cognate studies in Music, it is highly recommended that students should complete of the suggested courses of study for a Major in Music, as outlined in the current conservatory handbook. (While several music programs could be pursued, the BA in Music is an example of a program which offers considerable flexibility.) Those not wishing to pursue a Major in Music would need to complete the requirements for the Music Minor plus additional guided academic, ensemble, and applied studies for a minimum of 28 hours of study in the Conservatory.