Certificate in Worship Leadership

For congregational worship leaders, pastors desiring a particular focus in worship, church musicians

This certificate develops gifts and skills for congregational worship planning, leadership, and ritual practices. Students may focus on music leadership or the oral communication aspects of worship leadership. There is some freedom to devise some aspects of a certificate course of study in consultation with the Certificate Program adviser.

Program of study

Required courses

• Psalms
• Theology of the Church
• Foundations of Worship and Preaching
• Celebrating the Christian Year
  or Celebrating Christian Ritual
• Art in Worship
• Worship Practicum

Recommended courses

• Biblical Storytelling
• Soul and Voice
• General electives

Total credits: 27

More information

For detailed information, please review the AMBS Catalog.