Worship Studies at Brewer Christian College

Overview
Studying worship studies at Brewer Christian College will provide you with the tools needed to build a Christ centered program at your church or para-church ministry. With real life worship pastors and professionals as mentors, our program will work with your local church or ministry to help you become the "equipped" minister that God has called you to be.

Potential Career Options
Worship Pastor
Senior Pastor
Associate/Assistant Pastor
Worship Leader
Songwriter

Faculty:
Dr. Chris Brewer, Chair
Prof. George Gadson, Visual Arts, Visit Prof. Gadson's website at http://www.georgegadson.com/
Prof. Marvin Sims, Musical Arts
Dr. Jim Altizer, Guest Lecturer, Visit Dr. Altizer's website at http://roadmapsforworship.com/
Dr. Tim Borchert, Guest Lecturer

Program Objectives
These objectives build on the Biblical and Theological Studies division primary objectives:
1. Students will gain an understanding into the meaning of scripture by applying sound hermeneutics and the necessary exegetical tools and concepts to explore its contents and use their discoveries to develop a sound theological system of its teachings:
2. Students will become proficient in personal Bible study by mastering the tools required for the task.
3. Students will become motivated Children of God who are transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit and serve the Lord Jesus through daily prayer, Bible study, corporate worship, and demonstrate the Fruits of the Spirit in their daily lives.
4. Students will be able to use the standard found in the Bible as a basis for critical and logical decision making.
5. Students will be equipped to share the hope found in Christ with a lost and dying world in order to effectively communicate the Gospel of Salvation.
6. In preparation for worship ministry, students will become knowledgeable in the key areas as outlined by Jesus in the Great Commission of Matthew 28, evangelism and discipleship.
7. Worship Studies students will gain hands on, mentored experience in real world ministry situations in their local church or ministry situation.
8. Worship Studies students will become knowledgeable in the basics of worship and music ministry, including the Biblical and historical foundations of why we worship and the practical aspects of leading a worship service.
9. Worship Studies students will learn the importance of servant leadership, with the model of Christ as the ultimate example.

Associate of Biblical Studies (67 Credit Hour Program)

Foundational Studies (49 hours):

General Studies– 20 Credit Hours
GEN 101: Online Orientation 1 Credit Hour
ENL 102: English Composition 2 Credit Hours
HIS 113: History of Civilization I 2 Credit Hours
HUM 201 Introduction to the Arts
or HUM 210 Fundamentals of Music 3 Credit Hours
MCS 201: Mathematics For General Education 3 Credit Hours
PTH 306: Christian Ethics 3 Credit Hours
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit Hours
SOC 263: Family Systems 3 Credit Hours

Biblical and Theological Studies- 28 hours
OTS 101: Old Testament Survey I 3 Credit Hours
OTS 102: Old Testament Survey II 3 Credit Hours
OTS 333: The Life of David 3 Credit Hours
NTS 101: New Testament Survey 3 Credit Hours
NTS 102: New Testament Survey II 3 Credit Hours
NTS 211: Romans 3 Credit Hours
CHP 101: Chapel I 1 Credit Hour
CHP 201: Chapel II 1 Credit Hour
CHP 301: Chapel III 1 Credit Hour
THE 230: Biblical Hermeneutics 3 Credit Hours
THE 362: Apologetics 3 Credit Hours

Professional Studies (18 hours)

Worship Studies
WSP 101: Biblical and Historical Foundations of Worship I 3 Credit Hours
WSP 201: Biblical and Historical Foundations of Worship II 3 Credit Hours
WSP 310: Music and the Arts in Worship 3 Credit Hours
WSP 408: Psalms, Hymn and Spiritual Songs 3 Credit Hours
Independent Study- Worship 3 Credit Hours
Personal Interest Elective 3 Credit Hours

Bachelor of Arts in Bible/Worship Studies Major (120 Credit Hour Program)

Course Requirements

Core Program (84 Credit Hours):
Biblical and Theological Studies 44 Credit hours
OTS 101: Old Testament Survey I 4 Credit Hours
OTS 102: Old Testament Survey II 3 Credit Hours
OTS 333: The Life of David 3 Credit Hours
NTS 101: New Testament Survey 4 Credit Hours
NTS 102: New Testament Survey II 3 Credit Hours
NTS 211 Romans 3 Credit Hours
CHP 101: Chapel I 1 Credit Hour
CHP 201: Chapel II 1 Credit Hour
CHP 301: Chapel III 1 Credit Hour
THE 161 Christian Foundations 3 Credit Hours
THE 230 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 Credit Hours
THE 362 Apologetics 3 Credit Hours
PTH 301 Leadership Principles 3 Credit Hours
SYS 210 Bible Doctrines 3 Credit Hours
Biblical Studies Elective 3 Credit Hours
Theological Studies Elective 3 Credit Hours

General Studies 37 Credit Hours
GEN 101 Online Orientation 1 Credit Hour
ENL 102 English Composition 3 Credit Hours
ENL 103 English Composition II 3 Credit Hours
ENL 151 Classical Literature 3 Credit Hours
HIS 113 History of Civilization I 3 Credit Hours
HIS 114 History of Civilization II 3 Credit Hours
HUM 201 Introduction to the Arts
or HUM 210 Fundamentals of Music 3 Credit Hours
MCS 201 Mathematics For General Education 3 Credit Hours
MCS 231 Principles of Computing 3 Credit Hours
PTH 306 Christian Ethics 3 Credit Hours
PRE 101 Introduction to Public Speaking 3 Credit Hours
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit Hours
SOC 263 Family Systems 3 Credit Hours

Professional Studies: Concentration/Major (39 Credit Hours)
Worship Studies Major 39 Credit hours
WSP 101: Biblical and Historical Foundations of Worship I 3 Credit Hours
WSP 201: Biblical and Historical Foundations of Worship II 3 Credit Hours
WSP 310: Music and the Arts in Worship 3 Credit Hours
WSP 408: Psalms, Hymn and Spiritual Songs 3 Credit Hours
Independent Study- Worship 3 Credit Hours

THE 240 Fruit of the Spirit 3 Credit Hours
THE 263 Warfare Prayer 3 Credit Hours
PTH 808: Conflict Management 3 Credit Hours
GRK 101: Greek I or Hebrew I 3 Credit Hours
GRK 201: Greek II or Hebrew II 3 Credit Hours
Personal Interest Electives 6 Credit Hours

Master of Theological Studies/Worship Studies Major

Course Requirements

Online Orientation 1 Credit Hour
Online Chapel (min 3 semesters) 3 Credit Hours
Old Testament/New Testament Studies 6 Credit Hours
Practical Theology 6 Credit Hours
Christian Education/Youth Ministry 3 Credit Hours
Worship Studies 12 semester Credit Hours
Counseling Studies or Elective 3 Credit Hours
Master Thesis/Project 6 semester Credit Hours
Total semester credit hours: 40 Credit Hours