Campus Program
Bachelor of Science: Worship Arts
The Bachelor of Science: Worship Arts at Barclay College is designed to prepare you for effective Christian life, service, and leadership.
Philippians 1:9
May your love abound more and more, with knowledge.ESV
Philippians 1:9
May your love abound more and more, with knowledge.ESV
Current Track
Bachelor of Science
Program Texture
Creative craft, worship, and public expression
Develop artistic skill as stewardship in the life of the church and community.
1Creative direction
2Technical excellence
3Worship leadership
Bible and Ministry Requirements*: (must earn a 2.5 GPA; no more than one D grade allowed)
29 hours
Bible Concentration (20 hours)
BI205Bible Study Methods
3NT102New Testament Survey
3OT101Old Testament Survey
3TH300Teachings of Friends
3TH302Doctrine of Holiness
2OT Elective (OT252, 322, 333, or 351)
3NT Elective (NT211, 241, 362, or 356)
3Foundations for Ministry (9 hours)
CM204Personal Evangelism Seminar
1MI208Intercultural Ministry
3SL101Spiritual Formation I
3WA101Introduction to Worship
2General Education Requirements:
33 hours
Communication (9 hours)
EN100College Writing
3EN200Research and Writing
3SP200Fundamentals of Speech
3Humanities (8 hours)
LI200Introduction to Literature
3PH100Critical Thinking
2PH205Introduction to Philosophy
3Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
PY100General Psychology
3Social Science Elective
3Science and Mathematics (7 hours)
Math Elective
3Science Elective + Lab
4Additional Requirements
10 hours
BC199Orientation for Success at BC
12 hours chosen from the following:
2DR102Drama
WA219Sound and Media for the Church
3 hours chosen from literature (LI), Juniors Global (JG), or social sciences
3Unrestricted electives (students often fulfill these hours, partially or completely, through 1-hr courses, such as sports or music lessons)
4Professional Ministry Courses: (must earn a 2.5 GPA; no D grades allowed)
52 hours
CM225Ecclesiology
3CM402Senior Forum
1MU---Applied Music: Piano (1 hr)
3MU---Applied Music: Voice (1 hr)
2MU---Applied Music: Elective (1 hr)
2MU---Choir or Ensembles (1 hr)
8PM412Counseling for Christian Leaders
3WA223Music Theory I
3WA224Music Theory II
3WA211History of Christian Worship
3WA412History of Western Music
3WA300Worship Band (1 hr)
3WA321Theology of Worship
3WA323Survey of Congregational Song
3WA324The Arts in Christian Worship
3WA422Conducting
3WA490Worship Arts Internship
2WA499Senior Project
1Additional Bible/Theology:
7 hours
BI306Hermeneutics
3TH205Basic Beliefs
2TH304Apologetics
2Next Step
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Meet people, ask questions, and see whether Barclay fits. The application is free.