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Bachelor of Science in
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Lead Hearts and Minds with a Worship Ministry Bachelor’s Degree

Worship is a calling to create meaningful encounters with God. At Cornerstone University, our B.S. in Worship Ministry equips you with biblical knowledge, musical skills, and leadership skills to serve churches and ministries. Through theological training, music theory, and hands-on experience, you’ll learn to lead worship teams, engage congregations, and craft transformative worship. Whether as a worship pastor, music leader, or creative arts leader, you’ll graduate ready to lead hearts and minds.

Music scholarships are available through an audition process held in the spring semester of the high school senior year or after the freshman fall semester.

Develop Ministry-Ready Skills with a Worship Ministry Bachelor's Degree

Cultivate highly sought-after professional ministry skills through Cornerstone’s Biblically grounded curriculum. Cornerstone also offers vocal and instrumental ensembles that foster community and help students sharpen their musical skills through collaborative experiences.

Biblical and Practical Theology – Learn how theological principles apply to real-world ministry and worship leadership.

Biblical Worship Theology – Understand the biblical foundation of worship and its role in the church.

Music Theory & Application – Develop an understanding of melody, harmony, and arrangement for worship settings.

Vocal & Instrumental Proficiency – Develop your skills in voice and instruments to lead worship effectively.

Worship Leadership & Communication – Learn to lead and disciple worship teams, communicate vision effectively, and foster unity in ministry.

Building Community as an Outreach – Use worship to spread the Gospel, engage the broader community, and invite others into a relationship with Christ.

Songwriting & Creative Arts – Write, arrange, and incorporate creative elements into worship services.

Spiritual Formation – Grow in personal faith and guide others in deeper Christ-centered worship and discipleship.

Music Technology – Gain experience in synthesis, MIDI, digital and analog audio, scoring with Finale, computer-assisted music education, and accompaniment software like SmartMusic.

Courses

Cornerstone is ready to help you excel in your chosen field. The courses below reflect just a few of the general education and industry-focused courses you will experience to achieve your degree.

Featured Courses

MIN-151: Foundations of Christian Spirituality

Examine the nature and process of spiritual growth, the centrality of God’s love in the Gospel, and the role of Scripture to deepen our spiritual lives and develop ministries that meet spiritual and societal needs.

MUS-334: Music and Worship

Study the history and theology of music and worship to develop and create musically, aesthetically, and theologically consistent public worship.

MUS-337: Worship Music Methods & Materials

Explore denominational music practices and resources while designing musical components for worship services in various settings.

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Academic Catalog

General Education

A Christian Worldview of Liberal Arts and the G.O.O.D. Life

The humanities are integral to Cornerstone’s liberal arts approach, exploring culture, literature, history, and philosophy through a Christian worldview. Developed by our renowned Christian worldview scholars, students consider how to apply G.O.O.D. Life Biblical principles to inspire their spiritual growth and to profoundly influence society, industry and ministry for Jesus Christ. Our G.O.O.D. Life foundations guide students to answer life’s biggest questions from a rich Biblical perspective to shape Christ-centered moral leaders.

  • God: Who is God? What is His beauty, goodness and greatness?
  • Others: What does it mean to live in a community with responsibility and grace?
  • Ourselves: Who am I? What is the beauty and frailty of being human?
  • Dual Citizenship: What is my role as a citizen of heaven and earth?
  • Life: How do we live, know, and love the good life, valuing truth, beauty, and goodness?

Influential Careers with a Bachelor of Science in Worship Ministry Degree

  • Worship Pastor
  • Church Worship Leader
  • Songwriter/Composer for Worship Music
  • Ministry Event Coordinator
  • Christian Camp Worship Leader
  • Outreach and Missions Worship Leader

Tuition

On-Campus

$22,000 per year

Generous scholarship and payment options available.
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Start your degree at one of the most affordable Christian universities in the region. An admissions counselor is ready to help you begin the enrollment process.

  1. Apply — our application is free.
  2. Set goals — your admissions counselor is here to guide you.
  3. Maximize your credits — you could transfer in up to 75% of your degree credits.
  4. Discover affordability — scholarships and grants are available for qualified students.

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