Unite creativity and faith
Worship Arts Program
The worship arts program is designed for those who feel called to lead others in worship through music, art, and creative expression. This program combines theological education with practical training in the arts, equipping you to inspire and guide worship communities in meaningful and transformative ways.
Future leaders are getting prepared, right here.
Bring faith to life through creative expression. Transform your passion for music and worship into a powerful ministry.
Our worship arts program integrates faith and creativity, giving you the skills and knowledge to become a dynamic worship leader. Whether your passion is music, visual arts, or multimedia, this program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers key areas of modern worship and the arts. This program prepares students through training in music, acting, dance, audio, video, and biblical training to enable their calling.
Grow as a worship leader and disciple of Christ. Engage in spiritual formation practices that deepen your personal faith and prepare you to lead others in worship with authenticity and integrity. Use your gifts to serve the church, reach the community, and make a lasting impact through worship.
Fulfill your calling, lead with your gifts.
Ally West and Anna Hodge, AU alums and lead singers of Alanna Story, share their story.
EXPLORE THE PROGRAM
Students at Anderson University have opportunities to participate in Chapel at campus-wide gatherings twice per week and in departmental offerings. They can take their training and translate it into action while still students. An internship is also a required component of this program.
Classes
- Art, Faith, & Culture
- Live Sound Production
- Sacred Music
- Faith & Worship
Chapel
Chapel is a worship arts experience that challenges and transforms our community toward a life of Christ-centered love and service. They are designed to encourage greater intimacy with God, one another, and our greater community. You have an opportunity to lead, shape, and participate in these worship experiences as a student.
Careers Pathways
Worship arts offer the framework needed for those called to ministry through music and performance. It also prepares those who plan to continue along a path to ordination to approach worship broadly. It cornerstones well into the music industry and may serve as a starting point for graduate study in music therapy. The worship arts degree also prepares students to be music critics. In addition to continuing to graduate school, below are some of the positions our graduates hold:
- Worship Pastors
- Liturgy Pastors
- Music Critics
- Overseas Missionaries
- Choir Directors
- Creative Directors at Churches
Meet our faculty during your campus visit.
_ Worship Arts Program
Dr. Rebecca Chappell
Professor of Music; Director of Music Business Studies
Chad Evans
Music Business
Jamie Johnson
Guitar
Dr. G. Alan Overstreet
Academic Director, School of Theology and Christian Ministry
Dr. Jason Varner
Director of the Peace and Conflict Transformation (PACT) Program; Associate Professor of the History of Christianity
Dr. Nathan J. Willowby
Dean, College of Christian Ministry, and Music, Theatre, & Dance
Dr. Jeffrey Wright
Musical Theatre and Theatre coordinator, and Dean of Emeritus
The Anderson You
You have unique interests and skills that set you apart. Explore the free My College Career Quiz to receive a personalized list of majors selected just for you. We’ve taken out the guessing work. Come find the Anderson you.