The Associate of Worship Arts degree is intense worship training, designed to equip students with a solid Biblical and theological foundation for servant-leadership and worship leading within the local church. The curriculum is designed to prepare for service in in part-time or full-time worship ministries.
In only two years of training, you can participate in the following opportunities:
- Immediate involvement in planning and participating as part of a worship team.
- Travel to churches and events to lead worship in a variety of settings.
- Spend time with worship professionals as an apprentice learner under their tutelage and in their quality ministry.
- Participate in the administration of a church's music program, learn to use their technology resources, and train volunteers for further service.
Contact: Dr. David Fincher (academic@cccb.edu)
AWA Degree Goals
The student who completes the AWA degree will be able to do these things:
- Affirm and defend the truthfulness of the Bible. [B1]
- Discover the meaning and spiritual application of Biblical texts through the historical-grammatical method of interpretation. [B2]
- Articulate Biblical principles of Christian life and leadership. [B4]
- Explain the Biblical teaching of major Christian doctrines. [B5]
- Locate and evaluate learning resources. [G2]
- Exhibit independent, critical, and creative thinking skills. [G3]
- Communicate effectively through written and spoken methods. [G4]
- Identify the values necessary to guide ethical conduct and social responsibility. [G5]
- Communicate the Bible clearly and contextually. [P1]
- Lead a person to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. [P2]
- Exhibit the character and gifts of a Christ-like servant-leader. [P5]
- Equip others for active service in the Body of Christ. [P3]
- Conduct a biblical worship ministry sensitive to historical, social, and cultural contexts. [P4]
Associate of Worship Arts Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
| Biblical Studies | 24 | |
| BOT101 | Survey of Pentateuch | 3 |
| BOT202 | History of Israel | 3 |
| BNT101 | Life of Christ I | 3 |
| BNT112 | Acts of the Apostles | 3 |
| BNT252 | Book of Hebrews | 3 |
| BNT203 | Life of Christ III | 3 |
| BTH100 | Foundations of Christianity | 3 |
| BTH221 | Theology & History of Worship | 3 |
| General Studies | 19 | |
| GSS100 | Saints Seminar | 1 |
| GCA131 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| GCA151 | English Composition I | 3 |
| GCA171 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PMU201 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| GHS212 | Restoration History | 3 |
| GPS201 | Introduction to Arts | 3 |
| Professional Studies | 17 | |
| PCM100 | Christian Discipleship | 3 |
| PCM222 | Principles of Evangelism | 3 |
| SALT-C1 | SALT: Serving in Community | 0.5 |
| SALT-C2 | SALT: Biblical Leadership | 0.5 |
| SALT-C3 | SALT: Leadership Ministries - Worship | 0.5 |
| SALT-S | SALT: Elective Seminar | 0.5 |
| PMU275 |
Foundations of Worship Ministry |
3 |
| PMU290 | Worship Arts Apprenticeship | 3 |
| Worship Leader Practicum / Project 937 | 3 | |
| Total Credits Required for AWA Degree | 60 | |
The Associate of Worship Arts degree can be the first half of a bachelor's degree in other ministry programs here or at another Bible College.
AWA Recommended Course of Study
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YEAR ONE 1st Semester – 17.5 hours |
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___Christian Discipleship ___English Composition I ___Foundations of Christianity ___Foundations of Worship Ministry |
___Saints Seminar (1) ___Survey of Pentateuch ___SALT: Serving in Community (1/2) ___Project 937 (1) |
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2nd Semester – 16.5 hours |
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___Acts of the Apostles ___English Composition II ___History of Israel ___Project 937/Worship Leader Practicum (1) |
___Oral Communication ___Fundamentals of Music Theory ___SALT: Biblical Leadership ___Leadership Ministries - Worship (1/2) |
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YEAR TWO 1st Semester – 13.5 hours |
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___Introduction to Arts ___Book of Hebrews ___Project 937 / Worship Leader Practicum (1) |
___Life of Christ I ___Principles of Evangelism ___SALT: Biblical Leadership (1/2) |
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2nd Semester – 12.5 hours |
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___Theology & History of Worship ___Life of Christ III ___Worship Arts Apprenticeship |
___Restoration History ___SALT: Elective Seminar (1/2) (Students planning to continue in a bachelor's degree may take additional courses during this semester.) |
