Department of Biblical Worship,
Music, & Leadership

Certificate Program in Biblical Worship, Music, and Leadership (Year 1)

Duration: 6 months – 1 year

Courses: (7–8 courses)

Core Courses:

  1. BWL 101 – Introduction to Biblical Worship
  2. BWL 102 – Foundations of Church Music
  3. BWL 103 – Worship Leadership and Administration
  4. BWL 104 – The Theology of Worship in the Bible
  5. BWL 105 – African Music and Christian Worship
  6. BWL 106 – Vocal Training and Song Composition
  7. BWL 107 – Leading Congregational Worship

General Courses:

  • GEN 101 – Research and Writing for Theological Studies

Borrowed Courses:

  • THE 101 – Christian Theology and Ethics

Duration: 1–2 years

Courses: (10–12 courses)

Core Courses:

  1. BWL 201 – Biblical Principles of Worship and Music
  2. BWL 202 – Church Music and Liturgy
  3. BWL 203 – Psalms and Worship in the Old Testament
  4. BWL 204 – Worship Leadership and Team Management
  5. BWL 205 – African Rhythms and Gospel Music
  6. BWL 206 – Sound Engineering for Worship
  7. BWL 207 – The Role of Worship in Church Growth
  8. BWL 208 – Music and Spiritual Warfare

General Courses:

  • GEN 201 – Research Methods in Theological Studies

Borrowed Courses:

  • CEM 201 – Christian Leadership and Governance
  • BSM 201 – Biblical Studies and Ministry
  • THE 201 – Theology of the Holy Spirit and Worship

Duration: 2–3 years

Courses: (10–14 courses)

Core Courses:

  • BWL 301 – Advanced Biblical Theology of Worship
  • BWL 302 – Music in Church History and Revival Movements
  • BWL 303 – African Music, Dance, and Christian Worship
  • BWL 304 – Liturgical Worship and Traditional African Expressions
  • BWL 305 – Prophetic Worship and Spiritual Atmospheres
  • BWL 306 – Music Composition and Songwriting for Worship
  • BWL 307 – Leadership and Ethics in Worship Ministry
  • BWL 308 – Worship and Media: Digital Evangelism
  • BWL 309 – Performance and Ministry Ethics

General Courses:

  • GEN 301 – Academic Writing and Research for Worship Leaders

Borrowed Courses:

  • THE 301 – Theology of Culture and Contextualization
  • CEM 301 – Church Administration and Ministry Leadership
  • BSM 301 – Biblical Exposition of Psalms and Hymns
  • CEF 301 – Financial Management for Worship Ministries

Core Courses:

  • BWM 401 – The Theology of Worship
  • BWM 402 – Music and Liturgy in Christian Worship
  • BWM 403 – African Christian Worship and Liturgical Practices
  • BWM 404 – Church Music Composition and Hymnology
  • BWM 405 – Leadership in Worship and Church Ministry
  • BWM 406 – Biblical Ethics in Worship and Leadership
  • BWM 407 – Practical Worship Leadership and Ministry Internship

General and Borrowed Courses:

  • CLM 403 – Christian Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
  • CTE 404  – Comparative Theology of Worship and Spirituality
  • CCP 401 – Christian Counseling and Pastoral Care
  • CLM 402 – Church Administration and Governance
  • BSM 405 – Biblical Theology and Christian Doctrine

Duration: 4 years

Courses: (40–45 courses)

Core Courses:

  • BWL 401 – Biblical Theology of Worship and Music
  • BWL 402 – The Role of Music in Spiritual Formation
  • BWL 403 – Worship in the New Testament Church
  • BWL 404 – African Worship and Christian Spirituality
  • BWL 405 – Worship, Prayer, and Intercession
  • BWL 406 – Global Worship Trends and Cross-Cultural Music
  • BWL 407 – The Psalms as a Worship Model
  • BWL 408 – Church Music, Choir Direction, and Vocal Coaching
  • BWL 409 – Music Production and Studio Recording for Worship
  • BWL 410 – Worship Leadership in the Digital Age

General Courses:

  • GEN 401 – Research Methods and Project Writing
  • GEN 402 – History of Worship and Liturgical Practices

Borrowed Courses:

  • THE 401 – Theology of Worship and Discipleship (from Theology & Ethics)
  • CEM 401 – Organizational Leadership in Worship Ministry (from Church Leadership & Governance)
  • BSM 401 – Preaching, Worship, and Christian Ministry (from Biblical Studies & Ministry)
  • CEF 401 – Music Business and Ministry Finance (from Church Economy & Financial Management)

Duration: 2 years

Courses: (12–15 courses + Thesis)

Core Courses:

  • BWL 501 – Advanced Theology of Worship
  • BWL 502 – Biblical Exegesis and Worship Theology
  • BWL 503 – Worship and Spiritual Warfare in Africa
  • BWL 504 – Ethnomusicology and Christian Worship
  • BWL 505 – The Worship Leader as a Theologian
  • BWL 506 – African Drumming and the Gospel
  • BWL 507 – Worship, Revival, and Church Growth
  • BWL 508 – Music and Media for Evangelism
  • BWL 509 – Leadership Development for Worship Pastors

General Courses:

  • GEN 501 – Advanced Research Methods for Worship Studies

Borrowed Courses:

  • THE 501 – Theology of Liturgy and Worship (from Theology & Ethics)
  • CEM 501 – Leadership Strategies for Worship Ministries (from Church Leadership & Governance)
  • PCR 501 – Worship and Conflict Resolution in Churches (from Peace & Conflict Resolution)

Final Requirement:

  • BWL 599 – Master’s Thesis

Duration: 3–5 years

Structure: Coursework + Comprehensive Exams + Dissertation

Core Courses:

  • BWL 601 – Critical Studies in Biblical Worship Theology
  • BWL 602 – Comparative Worship in African and Global Christianity
  • BWL 603 – The Role of Music in Theological Reflection
  • BWL 604 – Liturgical Theology and Church Renewal
  • BWL 605 – The Impact of Worship on African Christian Movements
  • BWL 606 – Biblical Hermeneutics in Worship Theology
  • BWL 607 – Contemporary Issues in Worship and Music Ministry

General Courses:

  • GEN 601 – Advanced Research Methodology in Worship Studies
  • GEN 602 – Doctoral Seminar on Worship Leadership and Theology

Elective Tracks (Choose 2):

  • BWL 611 – The Psychology of Worship and Music
  • BWL 612 – Digital Worship and Church Media Strategy
  • BWL 613 – The Role of Worship in Church Revitalization

Final Requirement:

  • BWL 699 – Doctoral Dissertation

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