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Ministry Studies Major, Worship Ministry Concentration

School of Theology + Ministry

The Power of Worship

The Worship Ministry major is designed for women and men who have been called to lead others in the worship of God, rooted in Scripture and celebrating the work of Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit.

With a Worship Ministry degree, students in the program will gain general skills in vocational church ministry as well as specific skills in planning, leading, and assessing corporate worship.

Why study Worship Ministry at Crown?

Serve Others Through Music

Apply the fundamentals of music, music performance, and worship technology.

Rich Foundation of The Bible

Program puts biblical interpretation, discipleship, and church leadership first with courses centered around Theology and Ministry.

Mentorship Opportunities

Students develop their understanding and skills through study and leading worship for the campus community and beyond under the expertise from trained worship leaders.

Careers

Worship Pastor
Associate Pastor of Worship
Parachurch Worship Ministry Leader

Preparation for Advanced Degrees

Master of Divinity
M.A. in Ministry Leadership
Doctor of Worship Ministry

Meet the Dean

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Bill Kuhn

Dean, School of Theology + Ministry

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Preview of Courses

MUS 201 - Worship Team Participation I

Worship Ministry students will gain experience through participation on one of Crown’s Chapel Worship or Travel Worship Teams. Students will engage in planning and executing worship sets.

MUS 232 - Technology in Worship

The majority of this course will focus on basic and advanced sound reinforcement from both a theoretical and practical perspective. A general introduction of video will cover both live video used in services and video editing/production. Use of lighting in services will also be addressed. Offered alternate years (even)

CHM 420 - Philosophy of Ministry

The course examines philosophical terminology and schools of thought related to helping people know, learn, and practice the truth of Jesus within culture. Students will write out their personal philosophy of ministry related to their projected ministry context based on what they have learned in the class and throughout their ministry training.

FAQs

What is the Faculty to Student Ratio?

Our faculty to student ratio is 17:1. We intentionally aim to keep our class sizes small. This allows us to maintain academic excellence and strong relationships between faculty and students. At Crown College, every student is a person and not just another number.

Will my credits transfer?

We generally accept credits from accredited institutions as long as the student maintained a C or higher in the course. To see a full list of what classes will transfer, you can visit Transferology or contact our registrar office at registrar@crown.edu.

What academic resources are available?

Our Student Development Office has a dedicated position to assist students throughout the year. The Coordinator of Student Success gladly meets with students and connects them with various campus resources. The services in this role are designed to increase academic success and build community.

Do you have an honors program?

Yes we have an honors program! For more information on our Honors program click here.

What Financial Aid Options Are Available?

Crown College offers a wide-range of scholarships to every student. 100% of students receive some type of financial aid. For more information about financial aid, click here.

How will Crown help me grow in my faith?

At Crown College, every class is taught from a Biblical worldview. Our faculty are all followers of Christ and are comfortable incorporating Christian principles into their curriculum. For more information on other ways Crown College equips students spiritually outside of the classroom, click here.

Related Programs

Majors

Youth/Social Ministry, B.S.
Pastoral Leadership, B.A.
Next Generation Ministry Leadership, B.S.

Minors

Discipleship Ministries
Pastoral Leadership
Cross-Cultural Ministry
Video + Film Production
Digital Arts
Psychology
Counseling
Communication

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