Lead worship with a biblical heart and mind. Have a clear vision about your role as you serve the congregation in the worship of God.
The Billy Graham School will equip you for a ministry in the local church that is gospel centered, musically relevant and ministry focused.
Degree Programs
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Department Faculty
Matthew D. Westerholm
R. Scott Connell
Esther R. Crookshank
Trevor Coleman
Worship Groups
Southern Seminary worship groups include Doxology, Norton Hall Band, Southern Chorale, Chapel Orchestra, and Cannons Lane Collective.
Institute for Biblical Worship
The Institute for Biblical Worship, in partnership with the Department of Biblical Worship in the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and Ministry at Southern Seminary is dedicated to training the next generation of worship pastors and fostering a community of scholars and worship practitioners for the glory of God. The Institute’s chief aim is to equip God’s people to sing the gospel by helping church leaders plan, prepare, and present biblical worship. Dr. Matthew Westerholm currently serves as the Director for the Institute for Biblical Worship.
Seminary School of the Arts
The Seminary School of the Arts offers music education to the Louisville community through private lessons, ensembles, and special focused classes. Hosted on the beautiful campus of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in the Billy Graham School, the Seminary School of the Arts is proud to offer a unique perspective on music education.
