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Bachelor of Arts in Worship Leadership
A four-year program providing foundational training for a variety of music and arts-related ministry opportunities, sharpening musical skill within a biblical and theological framework.
Who it's for
The Bachelor of Arts in Worship Leadership (BAWL) exists to train, equip, and empower students to be effective worship ministry leaders in the local church.
What you'll learn
- Demonstrate biblically based and Spirit-empowered pastoral leadership
- Apply sound doctrine and historical context to worship ministry
- Apply strong musicianship and musical communication skills from a primary and secondary instrument to direct a worship service
- Employ relevant music, media, and administrative technologies for use in worship ministry
- Design a healthy worship ministry administration to facilitate the operations and service planning of a worship department
Curriculum
Foundational Core: 15 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BIBL 1300 | Introduction to Bible |
| BIBM 1301 | The Spirit-Formed Life |
| BIBL 1307 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation |
| BIBT 2303 | To the Jew First |
| BIBT 2307 | Theological Foundations |
General Education: 43 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| COMS 2303 | Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication |
| ENGL 1301 | English Composition I |
| ENGL 1302 | English Composition II |
| GOVT 2301 | Federal Government |
| GOVT 2305 | Texas State Government |
| HIST 1302 | American History 1 |
| HIST 1303 | American History 2 |
| MATH 1301 | College Math |
| NSCI 1401 | Natural Science and the Bible |
| PHED 1200 | Health and Wellness |
| PHIL 2301 | Christian Ethics |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology |
| SOCI 1301 | Introduction to Sociology |
| UNIV 1101 | Student Success Strategies Component Elective Creative Arts Elective |
Experiential Learning: 5 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BIBM 2101 | Practicum Prep |
| BIBM 3201 | Junior Ministry Practicum |
| BIBM 3201 | Junior Ministry Practicum |
Major Courses: 42 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| WRSP 4301 | Senior Worship Leadership Internship |
| WRSP 4302 | Senior Worship Leadership Capstone |
| MUSC 1301 | Music Theory I |
| MUSC 2301 | Music Theory II |
| MUSC 2305 | Band Labs |
| MUSC 3305 | Songwriting |
| TECH 2301 | AV & Lighting |
| TECH 3301 | Recording Technologies |
| WRSP 2301 | Worship Leadership I |
| WRSP 3301 | Worship Leadership II |
| WRSP 3315 | History of Music and Worship Primary Applied Music Lesson 1 Primary Applied Music Lesson 2 Primary Applied Music Lesson 3 Primary Applied Music Lesson 4 Primary Applied Music Lesson 5 Secondary Applied Music Lesson 1 Secondary Applied Music Lesson 2 Secondary Applied Music Lesson 3 Secondary Applied Music Lesson 4 Applied Music Lessons: Each course is 1 hour, 9 hours total, consisting of 5 hours of primary instrument, 4 hours of secondary instrument: Applied Music Lesson – Bass I–V Applied Music Lesson – Drums I–V Applied Music Lesson – Guitar I–V Applied Music Lesson – Piano I–V Applied Music Lesson – Voice I–V 120 hours |
Total program hours: 120 hours
Why TKU
Spirit-formed leaders
Taught by faculty active in ministry.
Whole-person formation
Who you become, not just what you learn.
Culture of worship
Prayer and worship woven through campus life.
Community of care
Soul care from faculty, staff, and peers.