Bachelor of Arts in Worship Ministry

Students earning a Bachelor of Arts in worship ministry will be trained in theology, music, leadership and ministry. The program will be a collaboration between the School of Christian Studies and the School of Education and Fine Arts. The courses offered will provide students with opportunities to consider the biblical and theological background and purpose of worship as well as provide the students with practical application. The program is designed to prepare worship ministers to be proactive in the education and application of music in the modern church.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND FINE ARTS– 36 HOURS

MUS 1213 Music Theory I
MUS 1223 Sight Singing I
MUS 1214 Music Theory II
**MUS 11XX Rhythm Class Piano Instrument
**MUS 21XX Rhythm Instruments II
*MUS 11XX Class Piano for Worship Ministry I
*MUS11XX Class Piano for Worship Ministry II
MUS 1271 Intro to Music Technology
MUS 1151 Ensemble (Heritage)
VOI/OCH 1111-4211 Applied Studies (voice, piano, percussion, guitar)
MUS 3266 Elementary Coaching
MUS 4252 Worship Leadership
MUS 4191 Service Playing
MUS 0070 Recital Hour (2 semesters)

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES– 31 HOURS

Christian Studies Core Courses (9 hours)
CED 1100 – Introduction to the Ministry
CED 3200 – Supervised Ministry
BIB 3391 Biblical Interpretation
PTH 4300 Christian Doctrines

Major Specified Courses (13 hours)
CED 4371 Ministry Leadership
PTH 3331 Work of the Minister
PTH 4304 Christian Worship
PTH 3189 Worship Leader Lab

Major Electives (Choose 9 hours)
PTH 3391 Baptist Identity
PTH 4331 History of Christianity
BIB 4311 Old Testament Poetry
PTH 3323 Christian Ethics
CED 2321 Survey of Christian Education
PTH 3314 Spiritual Formation

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 42 HOURS

GEN 1101 – University Seminar
GEN 1111 – HPU Perspectives Seminar
BIB 1303 – Introduction to the Old Testament
BIB 1304 – Introduction to the New Testament
KIN 1100 – Principles of Personal Fitness & Wellness
Two KIN 1-hour activity courses
COM 1310 – Fundamentals of Human Communication
ENG 1311 – English Composition I
ENG 1312 – English Composition II 
MAT 1351 College Algebra or higher
Lab Science (4 hours)

Arts, Culture and Citizenship (15 hours)
Literature (2000 level English Literature)
History (3 hours)
GOV 2311 – American Government
Social Science (Psychology, Sociology, History, or Political Science)
Fine Arts Appreciation Course

Foreign Language (8 hours)
Greek or Greek/Hebrew recommended

Technology Component (3 hours)
CIS 1339 – Introduction to Information Technology

Optional Minor Area (18-24 hours)

Electives (3 hours)

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 120 HOURS

Students must maintain a 2.00 overall GPA and a 2.50 GPA in their major.