BA in Worship Arts: Media and Production Ministry Emphasis
BA in Worship Arts: Media and Production Ministry Emphasis
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Combine your creative talents with your passion for worship and pursue a higher calling in media ministry. Grand Canyon University invites future Christian leaders to apply for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Worship Arts with an Emphasis in Media and Production Ministry. While pursuing this degree, you will have opportunities to strengthen your faith and build a Christian character while taking a deep dive into biblical teachings, ministry skills and worship media competencies.
GCU’s media ministry classes explore how multimedia and emerging technologies can be used to engage diverse congregations while staying true to Christian doctrine and biblical truths. The integration of innovative media technologies into the ministry may provide an enticing pathway for those who are seeking the Word of God.
Offered by the College of Theology, this BA in Worship Arts: Production and Media Ministry emphasis combines curriculum in worship leadership, ministry and technical direction. You will be taught to develop a solid framework of technical skills that are directly applicable to today’s ministry and worship programs in church and parachurch settings.
Through our media and worship production emphasis, you are encouraged to reflect upon your own relationship with Jesus Christ and will be guided in developing foundational knowledge in Christian doctrine, history, theology and philosophy.
All Worship Arts Emphases
Practice in a Fully Equipped Recording Studio With Canyon Worship
At the heart of this degree is GCU’s Center for Worship Arts (CWA). CWA features a fully equipped recording studio, helping you to glorify God while expressing your musical talents. You will have opportunities to participate in worship-related ensembles, produce original work, and undergo comprehensive worship media training.
Take Media Ministry Classes on Campus
GCU’s vibrant campus provides a welcoming environment for Christian students in Phoenix. Take media ministry classes with other like-minded Christians on campus as you work toward building a foundation for pursuing potential future Christian leadership roles. As a worship media student, you will be expected to participate in our ongoing campus worship activities, which can empower you to grow closer to God and reaffirm your faith. Beyond classes and worship activities, you can also take advantage of GCU’s many on-campus amenities, clubs and other extracurriculars.
GCU strives to graduate media ministry students who are transformative leaders, effective communicators and innovative thinkers. GCU’s media ministry classes can prompt you to practice keen interpersonal skills as you prepare to minister to others with sensitivity and wisdom.
The BA in Worship Arts: Media and Production Ministry emphasis looks to nurture your creativity while teaching you critical technical skills, enabling you to work toward becoming a contributor to all aspects of media ministry production.
You can benefit from the diverse perspectives of your peers and the thoughtful guidance of your instructors as you work through the curriculum.
Courses in ministry media and worship production teach the following competencies:
Experience Curriculum That Blends Theology and Technical Studies
Curriculum in this degree is designed to provide a thoughtful journey that combines Christian theology and doctrine with technical studies. The media and production ministry courses offer many opportunities for hands-on, collaborative projects. You will work together with your peers and instructors to conduct sound recording, support live events, create media and develop a unique production for worship ministry.
This program requires that you complete an internship experience in a professional setting.
The worship production and media ministry field experience is designed to give you three core advantages:
The theological knowledge you will be taught and the hands-on experience you can gain at GCU is directly applicable to a future career in the worship arts. The Center for Worship Arts at GCU supports anyone who wishes to pursue a recording career. However, its focus is on training those who wish to become professional worship leaders in church and parachurch settings. Professional worship leaders channel their talents toward bringing people to God.
Job Opportunities for Graduates With a BA in Worship Arts
The goal of GCU’s worship media emphasis is to provide you with opportunities to acquire key skills and professional demeanor that are applicable to ministering in a Christian worship setting. Media and production skills such as motion graphics creation, audio mixing and video editing are taught to help provide preparation for pursuing a broad range of roles within the worship field. Graduates may consider pursuing the role of an agent for other performers or potential managerial roles in the industry.
GCU has a longstanding mission of striving toward academic excellence by providing our students with quality instruction and curriculum and student support resources. Our institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1968 is a reflection of our dedication to our students. The College of Theology shares the university’s commitment to upholding the principles and standards established by our accrediting bodies.
BA in Worship Arts: Media and Production Ministry Emphasis FAQs
Before you enroll as a worship media student, you may wish to do some background research on the field. Use the following FAQs and answers as a starting point.
There are five common areas of ministry that can involve worship media — leadership and administration, engagement, outreach and advocacy, community service and spiritual formation. Each of these areas is critical in gathering, engaging and retaining an active congregation.
There are various career opportunities in ministry. Some involve working directly with or for churches and others are unique in the ministry field. While many ministry careers do not require worship media experience, skills in media and production can be beneficial in ministry as a whole. Other types of ministry careers to consider include church administrator, youth minister, social media manager and professor of theology.1
The skills and experience that can be gained in a worship arts degree program can be helpful for creating an engaged congregation. Knowledge of video production and editing as well as audio and visual strategies can help you create and deliver dynamic, live sermons in person or online. Other productions such as recordings, special videos and music productions can help connect people in the church from anywhere through websites and social media channels.
Contemporary worship activities are designed to speak to and engage modern audiences. They are intended to build a feeling of connectivity amongst the congregation. Although every church setting may conduct worship activities a little differently, contemporary worship generally includes these elements:2
In Christian worship, music and other forms of worship media are intended to glorify God and praise his teachings. Worship arts encourage active participation from congregants, helping them to express emotions, connect with the Holy Spirit and create unified prayer through artistic expression.3
Start Your Journey Today
Strengthen your faith and pursue your passion for worship and media ministry at GCU. Fill out the form on this page to learn how you can become a member of our Christian learning community.
1 Indeed. (2022, Dec. 12). How To Pursue A Ministry Career In 6 Steps (Plus 4 Jobs). Retrieved Dec. 19, 2023.
2 Horrell, D. (2019, Feb. 1). What Is Contemporary Worship. The Parish Paper. Retrieved Dec. 19, 2023.
3 Worship Leader Magazine. (2019, March 18). 10 Roles Of Music In A Service Of Worship. Retrieved Dec. 19, 2023.