Worship Arts Program Highlights
The Worship Arts program at Mount Vernon Nazarene University emphasizes hands-on experience by giving students frequent opportunities to actively participate in worship leadership and creative production. Students engage in leading worship teams, performing in ensembles, and working with audio, video, and media technology in real ministry settings. These experiences are strengthened through internships in local churches, where students apply classroom learning directly to worship environments.
At MVNU, faith isn’t just part of the experience — it’s the foundation. From prayer in the classroom to engaging Scripture and exploring real-world ethical questions, every moment is designed to help you grow. Here, your education goes beyond knowledge — it shapes who you are becoming.
Our travel and study-afar programs let you grow in your faith while experiencing new cultures. Through serving and ministering in communities across the U.S. or abroad, you’ll deepen your compassion, explore your callings, refine your contextual understanding of worship ministry, and gain meaningful experience for your résumé.
Why Choose MVNU
Students in the Worship Arts program can expect a well-rounded and practical learning experience that prepares them for ministry and worship leadership roles. The curriculum combines music, theology, and production training with real-world application through ensembles and internships. Graduates leave equipped to serve in churches, ministries, and worship settings with strong creative skills and a Christ-centered foundation.
Course Descriptions
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Meet Our Worship Arts Faculty
Learn from faculty members who know how to balance theory and practical application for a relevant, empowering, Christ-centered learning experience.
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What Can You Do With A Worship Arts Degree?
This program is designed for those students seeking to serve as a worship pastor in a local church setting. There is opportunity to take additional music courses to gain an additional Associates Degree in Music if graduate school is of interest. There is also the option to take additional ministry courses if there is interest in Ordination after graduation.
- Worship Pastor
- Music Minister
- Worship Arts Director
Did you know MVNU offers online degree programs? After graduating with your undergraduate degree, you can continue your education with a 100% online master’s or doctoral program.
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