Creative Arts Ministry

• Music and Audio Production

  This course introduces students to principles, tools, and techniques of music and audio production. Students will record and mix multi-track audio for distribution and develop their skills in live audio production. Learning will be classroom- and project-based.

• Theology, Technology and Digital Culture

  This course explores a theological understanding of digital technologies, especially social technologies like social media and smartphones. Focused attention is paid to the various effects of digital technologies on human flourishing, personal discipleship, and the global mission of the church. This course is taught in a weekend seminar modality. Seminar format.

• Cultural Anthropology

  Students are introduced to the field of cultural anthropology through a careful examination of the five main value paradigms that drive the behaviors of human culture. Emphasis will be placed on how students can practice cultural discernment by recognizing the value systems and engaging with the behavioral choices that are experienced in the local church, cross-cultural environments, and systems throughout human history.

• Foundations for Creative Arts Ministry

  This course introduces students to the tools of live production and visual presentation. Students will gain foundational skills in audio production and visual design and apply these skills to church ministries. The course will be divided into topical segments with classroom, laboratory, and project-based learning experiences.

• Strategies for Creative Arts Ministry

  This course further develops skills in audio recording, lighting and stage design, video production, and communication strategies, preparing students to serve in all aspects of creative arts ministry in a church or parachurch organization. The course is divided into topical segments with classroom, lab, and project-based learning experiences.

• Practical Issues in Worship & Creative Arts

  A study of qualifications, responsibilities, and opportunities of a vocational worship/creative arts minister. Students will gain knowledge of the role of music, production, technical elements, pastoral endeavors, and other worship and creative arts in various church contexts. This course follows a lecture and discussion format.

Creative Arts Program Description and Outcomes

• Program Description

  This program is designed to prepare students in a variety of skills and principles related to creative arts ministry. In addition to developing a theology of technology and pastoral leadership skills, students will gain hands-on experience with audio, video, and lighting equipment. Project-based courses allow students to develop a portfolio of their work in audio-video recording, stage set design, and graphic arts. Graduates from this program will serve the church and parachurch organizations in the areas of worship production and creative arts.

• Program Outcomes

  Students completing the BA in Creative Arts Ministry will be able to:

  1. Articulate a philosophy of ministry that integrates biblical, historical, and cultural dynamics of Christian worship with technology commonly utilized in the modern church.

  2. Identify the major components of an audio, video, and lighting systems, troubleshoot problems, and operate systems effectively.

  3. Recruit, disciple, and lead a creative arts team while serving alongside other ministry staff members.

  4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles and tools for creating content for print, website, audio, and visual media.