The Associate of Arts in Worship Leadership (AWL) exists to train, equip, and empower students to be effective worship ministry leaders in the local church.
Students in the AAWL will learn effective pastoral leadership skills, study the biblical and theological foundations of Christian worship, develop excellent musical skills, and learn how to use relevant technologies to facilitate an encounter with God.
The Worship Leadership program was developed in partnership with key worship leaders from Gateway Church to ensure that the skills and competencies taught are relevant and applicable to the worship communities of today’s local churches.
This program is an on-campus program only, online is not an option.
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Meet the Director
Dr. Andrew Nicolette
I love all things Music. I am a musician, songwriter, and composer. I am passionate about equipping and empowering our students to serve the local body of Christ using their gifts and talents. I have an amazing and supportive wife, Margaux, and two wonderful children, Hudson and Hadley.
Why The King's
- Spirit-formed leaders training Spirit-formed leaders. Given that many of our credentialed faculty are actively involved in ministry, their teaching comes from a perspective of applied knowledge.
- Whole-person formation. For us, it’s not just about what you learn, it’s about who you become. We believe your transformation for ministry should include deepening your walk with Jesus.
- Culture of worship and prayer. It could be the prayer room, weekly chapel, a classroom, or just a hallway – wherever it occurs, we live a life of prayer and worship.
- Community of care. Whether you take classes online or on-ground, soul care from faculty, staff, and peers extends from the classroom into your daily life.
- Growth in difference. When you get into a classroom with different generations, ethnicities, experiences, and faith journeys, you grow both personally and spiritually. You maintain your difference, but you grow in unity.
Audition Process
Applicants must complete an audition for acceptance into the AAWL program.
Applicants must complete an audition for acception prior to admission into the Worship Studies (WS) Department programs. The link for audition materials will be sent by the Undergraduate Admissions Counselor.
For more information, contact worshipstudies@tku.edu.
Program Objectives
The Associate of Arts in Worship Leadership has four objectives:
- PASTORAL: Equip biblically based and Spirit-empowered students in ministry leadership.
- THEOLOGICAL: Teach Scripture and history as it relates to worship theology.
- MUSICAL: Provide students with the musical understanding and skillsets needed to serve in the local church.
- TECHNICAL: Train students in relevant media technologies.
Learning Outcomes
A graduate of the AAWL will be able to:
• Demonstrate biblically-based and Spirit-empowered leadership in a worship context.
• Apply sound doctrine and historical context to worship ministry.
• Apply strong musicianship from a primary and secondary instrument to help lead worship in a modern worship context.
• Employ relevant media technologies for use in worship ministry.
*AAWL acceptance space is limited.
Curriculum
CHRISTIAN FOUNDATIONS 15 HOURS
| BIBM 1301 | Spirit Formed Life | 3 |
| BIBL 1300 | Introduction to Bible | 3 |
| BIBT 1307 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIBT 2307 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| BIBT 2302 | To the Jew First | 3 |
GENERAL EDUCATION 29 HOURS
| UNIV 1101 | Student Success Strategies | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | English Composition II | 3 |
| COMS 2303 | Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| PSYC/SOCI 1301 | Behavioral Science (Psychology or Sociology) | 3 |
| NSCI 1401 | Natural Science and the Bible | 4 |
| PHIL 2301 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
| MATH 1301 | College Math | 3 |
| GOVT 2302 | Federal Government | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | American History 1 | 3 |
MAJOR COURSES 15 HOURS
| BIBW 2301 | Worship Leadership I | 3 |
| MUSH 2301 | History of Music and Worship I | 3 |
| MUSC 1301 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 2301 | Music Theory 2 | 3 |
| MUSC | Primary Lesson 1 | 1 |
| MUSC | Primary Lesson 2 | 1 |
| MUSC | Primary Lesson 3 | 1 |
GENERAL ELECTIVES 6 HOURS
| General Electives | 6 |
