Worship Arts Major
Bachelor of Science Degree
Program Overview
The worship arts major will prepare today's students to be worship leaders with an emphasis on the spiritual aspect through relevant intensive studies in communication arts, drama, music theory and technology. Students seek the heart of God to be ministers of truth with a goal to take the church to new levels. An audition is required for admittance into the program. Both vocalist and instrumentalists are welcome to apply.
At ORU Worship Arts Majors will experience
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"What I love most about the Music Department is how I am being stretched musically, learning so much, and facing and overcoming things that were really scary before. I am meeting many wonderful people, and it's great to interact with younger students as a mentor--but also to learn from them. "Leading worshp and bringing people into God's presence is my calling. One of my goals is to teach people how to flow in the Holy Spirit like they have never experienced before."
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- Song writing/arranging and lead chart notation
- Music technology
- Keyboard training and improvisation
- The design and function of the worship service
- Audio production and voice-overs
- Opportunities to act
- Directing a theatre production
- Writing sketches and lyrics for the church
- Music theory, harmony and sight singing
- A practicum experience in a local church
- Seminars from alumni and notable guest artists from around the world
Outcomes
With a worship arts degree you can look forward to a career in leadership in the church in music and drama, or as a minister, missionary, artist or songwriter.
What Do You Have To Look Forward To?
Developing in the art of leading worship with some of the most amazing students on this campus, students who have a heart for God and a passion to serve Him through worship.
Course Offerings Include
- Introduction to Music Technology
- The Worship Service: Design and Function
- Worship Internship
- Church Music Administration
- Music and Worship in the Church
- Harmony
- Sight Singing and Ear Training
- Contemporary Music Theory/Lead Chart Notation
- Songwriting and Arranging
- Keyboard Skills
- Guitar Skills
- Voice
- Contemporary Music Ministry Ensemble
- Playwriting for the Church
- Acting
- Technical Production
- Directing
- Audio Production
- Biblical Foundations of Worship and Prophetic Leadership
Admission to the worship arts program requires a separate application with the Music Department and an audition. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance to the university by the Admissions Office; they will be notified of acceptance as a worship arts major by the Music Department. Download a copy of the worship arts application here.
Contact
918.495.7500
music@oru.edu