— The School of Church Ministries —

Diploma in Worship Leadership

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Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to demonstrate a growing, Christlike character and a sense of God’s calling to ministry.
  • Students will be able to understand the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
  • Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate competence in worship leadership.
Diploma in Worship Leadership
Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses
31980 Written Communication (if required)? (2)
42490 Cooperative Program 0
Scripture and Interpretation (15 hours)
20200 Introduction to the Old Testament I 3
20220 Introduction to the Old Testament II 3
22100 Biblical Hermeneutics 3
22200 Introduction to the New Testament I 3
22220 Introduction to the New Testament II 3
Theology and Tradition (9 hours)
27060 Systematic Theology I 3
27070 Systematic Theology II 3
27080 Systematic Theology III 3
Ministry and Proclamation (8 hours)
32100 Personal Evangelism 3
35040 Leadership and Family Ministry 3
40150 Personal Spiritual Disciplines 2
Pre-Graduate Courses* (12 hours)
50003 Musicianship III 3
41130 Music Literature 3
Pre-graduate Applied Studies (2 semesters) 2
Pre-graduate Minor (4 semesters) 2
Worship Leadership (24 hours)
40600 Foundations in Worship 3
40605 Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs 3
40610 Discipling Music Ministry I 2
40615 Discipling Music Ministry II 2
40620 Leading Worship 2
40625 Vocal Ensemble Leadership 2
40630 Instrumental Ensemble Leadership 2
40635 Technology for Music and Worship Ministry 2
41016 Integrative Seminar 2
Applied Concentration (2 semesters) 4
Ensembles (4 semesters) 0
Worship Leadership Field Education (2 hours)
40690 Worship Leadership Field Education: Survey ½
40691 Worship Leadership Field Education: Methods ½
40692 Worship Leadership Field Education: Administration ½
40693 Worship Leadership Field Education: Leadership ½
Diploma Core 32
Pre-Graduate Music Courses 12*
Worship Leadership Studies/Field Education 26
Total (70)
?See Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section.
*A music proficiency entrance exam will be given in music theory, aural skills, and conducting. Students may be asked to take one or two additional semesters of Musicianship and one semester of conducting to satisfy any deficiencies in these areas.