The Worship Technology Diploma is a 70 credit hour program designed to lay a solid foundation for effectively running the technology used in a church worship service.
Career and Ministry Opportunities
- Church Staff – Worship Technology Director, Video Director
- Lay Ministry – Sound Engineer, Lighting Engineer, Video Producer
Program Goals
Upon graduation, the student will
- Have a general knowledge of the Bible and its doctrines.
- Understand how to develop a growing relationship with God, in Christ, through the Spirit.
- Be well rounded in General Studies including Communication, Mathematics, Fine Arts, Culture and Logic
- Understand introductory music theory.
- Have a basic understanding of sound, lighting and video technology and the knowledge of how to use each in a worship service.
It is designed for those seeking part-time employment in church ministry. Those seeking to enter full-time Christian ministry are encouraged to obtain a 4 year degree in worship. We offer Degree Paths through our growing list of college partners.
General Education – 22 credits hours
Required Technology: TEC-110 Introduction to Worship Technology
Bible Core Classes – 18 credit hours
General Technology - 9 credit hours
3 credit hours
An exploration of the history, structure, function, economics, content and evolution of electronic media and technology, including radio, television, film and the internet.
3 credit hours
An exploration of the basics of Audio/Video Technical production. Learn about system design and the audio and visual support necessary for typical environments.
3 credit hours
Apply technology in a real-world setting. Build practical skill and gain experience through work in a professional setting. Church or para-church ministry settings will be given priority.
Audio - 6 credit hours
3 credit hours
This course is a continuation of Audio Production I, stressing a higher level of technical and aesthetic skills. Instruction in computer, analog and digital audio mixing consoles as it applies to audio, music, radio, and video production.
Lighting - 8 credit hours
3 credits
An overview of the principles, techniques, and tools for lighting a variety of situations. Learn how to use a wide range of lighting equipment and accessories. Prerequisite: TEC-110.
2 credit hours
Practical application of Lighting techniques and technology. Prerequisites: TEC-220 and TEC-225
Video - 3 credit hours
Music - 4 credit hours
3 credit hours
Study of simple four part harmony. Learn figured bass, chord symbols, cadences, non-harmonic tones, voice-leading, dominant seventh chords and harmonic progression. Prerequisite: MUS-105 or permission of instructor. To be taken concurrently with MUS-115.
1 credit hour
Learn to sing and dictate all intervals and scales. Identify major and minor triads. Develop rhythm awareness. To be taken concurrently with MUS-110.