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Programme Detail: Worship Pastor Major

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Worship Pastor Major
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description The Worship Pastor program is for students who wish to lead worship in a church setting. Students will learn the fundamentals of music theory, music ministry, and leadership skills to serve God and their congregations. In addition to classroom knowledge of music, students will have numerous opportunities for hands-on experience in leading worship. This will be through KMBC’s choir, singing groups (by audition), and leading worship on campus as well as in the community.
Keywords worship, music, pastor, community, congregation, church, minister, leading worship, sing, singing, instrumental, choir, pastoral, training, theology, praise
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available United States / Kentucky
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Worship; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; Personal Life and Holiness / Introduction to the Christian Faith; Personal Life and Holiness / Fellowship and Interpersonal Skills
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Degree
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost $50,000 (4 years)
Bursaries/scholarships available
Actual Length 4 Years
Average hours of study per week 37
Methods of instruction lecture, reading, internet, prayer time, ministerial workshops, mentoring/coaching, internship, field ministry, discussion, projects, research, interviews, seminars, music lessons
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 70%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 15%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 15%
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 12
Prerequisite Programmes ED 103 Spiritual, Academic and World View Formation, EN 101 English Grammar, EN 102 English Composition, PE 101, 102, 201, 202 Physical Education, CO 101 Introduction to Communications (or) SO 251 Introduction to Sociology, CO 102 Basic Public Speaking, HI 111, 112 History of Civilization I and II, PS 171 General Psychology, MU 181 Fundamentals of Music, HI 241 Church History, MA 152 College Mathematics, EN 251 English Literature, SC 152 Earth Science, PH 382 Philosophy, NT 101 New Testament Survey, NT 221 Gospels, NT 222 Acts, NT 321 General Epistles, NT 322 Romans and Galatians, NT 422 Pauline Epistles, NT 431 Hebrews and Thessalonians, OT 101 Old Testament Survey, OT 212 Pentateuch, OT 331 Old Testament History, OT 332 Psalms and Wisdom Literature, OT 432 Isaiah and Jeremiah, OT 442 Daniel and RevelationTH 111 Foundations of Faith, TH 112 Doctrine of Holiness, TH 372 Cults, TH 471 Holiness Literature, ED 102 Parliamentary Law, MT 221 Evangelism, MT 261 Pastoral Ministries, MT 29 Introduction to Homiletics, MT 391 Advanced Homiletics, MT 392 Homiletics Workshop, MT 451 Pastoral Counseling, MT 481 Church Administration, CE 141 Introduction to Christian Education, TH 251, 252, 253 Systematic Theology, HI 281 History of Missions, MT 331 Worship, MT 491 Expository Preaching, GK 161, 162, 261, 262 Greek, TH 251, 252, 253 Systematic Theology, CE 141 Introduction to Christian Education, CO 210 Dramatic Ministries, TH 222 Basic Christian Beliefs, MT 222 Discipleship, CE 262 Christian Education of Youth, CE 311 Sunday School and Summer Ministries, CE 322 Media Ministries, MT 331 Worship, PH 400 Senior Seminar, Electives, & Internship
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained Bachelor's Degree in Religion
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by ABHE (N. America)
Other Accrediting Bodies