Objective:
This major combines a strong foundation in music with practical and theological training for worship leadership. Students gain skills in music, sound, and technology, and receive theological and pastoral guidance to equip them for effective, spiritually grounded worship leadership in a variety of church and ministry contexts. The major does not fulfill educational requirements for ordination in the Church of the Nazarene. However, students can fulfill ordination requirements by also completing the Christian Ministry minor.
Shared by Department of Music and Department of Philosophy and Religion
Administrators: Chair, Department of Music; Chair, Department of Philosophy and Religion
Requirements: 21 foundational credits (which also meet NNU Core Curriculum requirements) and 56 core credits
NNU Core Curriculum Foundational Courses (21 credits):
Any upper division OT Course BIBL3XXX or BIBL4XXX (3 cr)
Major Specific Requirements:
Ministerial Standing (Senior Year)
Electives: 5 credits from the following (all are recommended):
Worship Arts Majors are required to:
- Participate in a minimum of one large ensemble each semester
- Study privately each semester (additional fee required)
- Pass the Keyboard Proficiency Exam MUSC2000 (Piano skills assessed during the first semester). Applied piano may be required (additional fee required)
- Pass Voice Proficiency Exam MUSC2010 (for non-vocal performance area students). Applied voice may be required (additional fee required)
- Study privately, attend masterclass, and complete a juried examination in their primary performance medium each semester until achieving Advance Standing (voice or instrument) (additional fee required)
- Masterclass is optional after advanced standing
- Students may study outside of performance medium after Advanced Standing
- Students must achieve Advanced Standing before the Internship (PRTH4960)
- Complete 4 semesters of Concert Recital Attendance (MUSC0250)
Complete 4 semesters of Worship Arts Cohort (PRTH####)
Students are responsible for familiarizing themself and complying with music department policies outlined in the Music Department Handbook. Copies are available in the Music Department office.