worship arts
"I
had been leading worship for over twelve years. Entering into the Worship Arts program at CBC was a part of God's continuing calling upon my life. Of
all the BA Worship Arts programs available, CBC has a more holistic view that encompasses far more than just music - the philosophical, theological,
and cultural concerns of worship are considered alongside the development of musical and artistic abilities."
Jason Harris, Abbotsford,
BC, Worship Arts
Many people today sense a
revitalization of the arts in worship. As Robert Webber says, “The arts are the wheels on which the Gospel turns.” Recognizing this growing trend,
CBC has designed a program that will expose students to the arts as gifts to be used in leading people in worship.
The focus of Columbia's Worship Arts major is on preparing people for holistic worship ministry.
Graduates from this program will have sufficient background to be vocational Worship ministers in many churches. The
program recognizes the central role music plays in worship and equips people to give leadership musically. Secondarily, it prepares students in the
dramatic arts, as well as the use of media and technology.
This program combines field based learning as well as rigorous intellectual
development. Core training grounds the learner in theology, biblical studies, culture, and the practice of worship leading. These are supplemented by
skill development courses in sound design, lighting, visual arts and multimedia, acting, playwriting, song writing, vocal and instrumental
lessons.
Worship Arts has implemented an oversees program for third or fourth year students. This is a one semester
opportunity to study at Taizé in the south of France, L'Abri in Switzerland, and Iona in Scotland. The 3.5 months will also
include visiting churches in Germany, and sightseeing. Feel free to email us for information at admissions@columbiabc.edu.
Please view the following pages for detailed information on the Worship Arts program at Columbia:
View the Worship Arts
program overview and course requirements in our
catalogue (pdf).
Worship Arts Components at a Glance (PDF 140KB)
What makes Worship Arts at Columbia Unique (PDF 308KB)
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student's perspective on the Worship Arts major (article)
For a sample list of grad job placements, click here.
