Bachelors of Arts in

WORSHIP ARTS & MEDIA

ONLINE + IMMERSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM

 
 

OVERVIEW

  • Institution: Provided in partnership with Life Pacific University (Private, Four-Year, Biblical University)

  • Academic Calendar: Year-Round

  • Accreditation: WASC & ABHE

 
 

PROGRAM SYNOPSIS

Today’s worship leaders have broader roles than ever before, and the media landscape is becoming more complex. Our churches and communities need leaders who are masters of the musical, artistic, and technological elements of the worship experience so that they can bring others together to connect with God and one another. Life Pacific University’s B.A. in Worship Arts & Media will provide you with the education and experience you need for a dynamic worship ministry. Enroll now to become a leader who is prepared to serve God with your talents and creativity. Students in this immersive training program will combine their online education with practical experience and pastoral mentoring in the ministry contexts of Daybreak Church.

FORMAT & SCHEDULE

The online bachelor’s program is a 4-year program which students can begin in either the fall or spring. Each semester is divided into two 8-week sessions with two classes per session and one 16-week ministry Practicum/immersive training course that stretches across the entire semester. In addition to weekly reading and assignments, students will engage in their community through various ministry opportunities at Daybreak Church. Students enrolled in a full-time course load should expect to spend an average of 20-30 hours per week on course work.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

This program is a great fit for students of all ages with varied experience. No prior college is needed for this fully online B.A. However, this program is very transfer-friendly allowing students the ability to transfer up to 72 units.

CURRICULUM

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GENERAL EDUCATION (42 UNITS)

 

  • English Composition & Research - 3 units

  • First-Year Seminar - 3 units

  • Science Elective - 3 units

  • Oral Communication Elective - 3 units

  • Foundations in Global Engagement** - 3 units

  • Christian Worldview - 3 units

  • Math Elective - 3 units

  • Math Elective - 6 units

  • Social & Behavioral Science Elective - 3 units

  • Senior Seminar - 3 units

  • Intro to Dramatic Literature - 3 units

  • Ethics & Aesthetics - 3 units

  • Senior Seminar - 3 units

 

BIBLICAL STUDIES MINOR (30 UNITS)

 

  • Pentateuch - 3 units

  • Biblical Interpretation & Application - 3 units

  • Synoptic Gospels - 3 units

  • Spiritual Disciplines - 3 units

  • Romans - 3 units

  • Intro to Biblical Literature - 3 units

  • Cultures of Ancient Civilizations - 3 units

  • Spiritual Gifts - 3 units

  • Theology I or II or III - 3 units

  • Intro to Christian Theology - 3 units

 

WORSHIP ARTS & MEDIA MAJOR (47 UNITS)

 

  • Creative Arts in Worship - 3 units

  • Worship Theology & Design - 3 units

  • WAM Internship - 3 units

  • Ensembles (6 semesters) - 3 units

  • Piano or Guitar Proficiency - 3 units

  • Concentration Courses - 12 units

  • Open Electives - 12 units

  • Worship Arts Forum - no credit

  • Principles of Worship Ministry - 3 units

  • Music Theory I - 3 units

  • Worship Technology w/Lab - 3 units

  • Music Fundamentals - 3 units

  • Practical Musicianship I - 3 units

  • Digital Media Tools - 3 units

 

OPEN ELECTIVES (29 UNITS)

The following courses are offered for a student to fulfill their open elective requirements:

 

  • Biblical Interpretation & Application - 3 units

  • Cultural & Global Issues in Management - 3 units

  • Discipleship & Spiritual Transformation** - 3 units

  • Foundations of Transformational Ministry** - 3 units

  • Organizational Developent & Change - 3 units

  • Organizational Behavior - 3 units

  • Organizational Communication 3 units

  • Principles of Management 3 units

  • Spiritual Gifts** - 3 units

  • Theology I - 3 units

  • Theology II - 3 units

 

* Course requirements may change. Please refer to the current university catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum information.

** 16-week Ministry Practicum / Church Partnership Experience.

Note to Transfer Students: The curriculum listed for this program includes the recommended courses for students without any transfer work. A student may be eligible to transfer up to 72 units towards General Education; Bible and Open Elective Categories. Students with transfer work will have their curriculum adjusted accordingly.