Bachelor of Music (BM), Worship Leadership

Program Overview

Anderson University's Bachelor of Music in Worship Leadership prepares individuals for ministry as church worship leaders. The program combines musical training in piano, voice, and guitar with hands-on experience in conducting, songwriting, and technology. Graduates are equipped to build diverse worship programs and foster strong relationships within the worship team and congregation.

Program Outline

Bachelor of Music (BM), Worship Leadership - Anderson University

Degree Overview:

This program is designed for individuals who feel called to ministry as a church worship leader. It focuses on musical training through piano, voice, and guitar study, alongside offering hands-on conducting, songwriting, technology, arranging, and theological training. Participants will be involved in different ensembles and complete an internship with a local church during the program. This prepares them to build diverse worship programs and strong relationships with the worship team, pastoral team, and congregation. Graduates of this program can go on to careers as worship leaders, music teachers, recording artists, or composers.

Outline:

The program comprises 41 credit hours in University Core Requirements, 73 credit hours in Worship Leadership Major Core Requirements, and 13 credit hours in General Electives. The program typically takes 4 years (8 semesters) to complete and starts in the Fall (August) or Spring (January). An example of a suggested class sequence can be found below:

• Third Year: Orchestration, Advanced Music Technology, Introduction to Music Business, Music Ministry Internship, Electives in Music, Theology, or other areas

Careers:

Graduates of the program can pursue various careers such as:

• Worship Leader
• Music Teacher
• Recording Artist
• Composer

Other:

• Anderson University is an Apple Distinguished School, providing its students with iPads and Apple Pencils to enhance their learning experience.
• The program strives to equip graduates to build diverse worship programs and strong relationships with their teams and congregations.
• Participants will gain hands-on experience through involvement in ensembles and an internship with a local church.
• Individuals interested in this program can inquire further by visiting the AU Network and meeting alumni who have progressed within the program.