CBU Worship Arts
Equipping students and churches for worship leadership in the 21st Century
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CBU Worship Arts
The Worship Arts division of the Collinsworth School of Performing Arts at California
Baptist University is committed to preparing men and women for a lifetime of service
in music and worship leadership for the glory of God, the building up of his church,
and the good of the world.
We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in worship arts and ministry in a variety
of delivery means, led by a team of talented faculty and our world-class advisory
board of worship artists.
Through conferences, podcasts and digital media, articles, and musical resources,
CBU Worship Studies is also committed to providing resources for local churches throughout
the country.
Never in history has there been a time when the Church is more in need of fully equipped worship leaders to shepherd God’s people in biblical, excellent, and authentic worship. In the Worship Studies division at CBU, we are committed to preparing current and future worship leaders for musical, pastoral, administrative, technical, and theological effectiveness in this eternal endeavor. If God has stirred in you a passion for leading the church in worship, I encourage you to explore our undergrad and graduate worship degrees and let us partner with you to increase your impact and fulfill your calling!
Dr. Joseph Bolin, DMA
Dean, School of Performing Arts
Program Highlights
Bachelor of Music in Worship Arts and Ministry
- Study music, theology, platform effectiveness, pastoral leadership, administration, technical arts, music production, and much more.
- Study with some of the nation's leading worship leaders, innovators, and influencers including Meredith Andrews, Hector Jimenez, Anthony Evans, Dr. David Toledo, Mike Harland, Tommy Walker, Cliff Duren, John Bolin, and many more.
- Consistent opportunities to apply skills and hone craft through interactive worship forums, large and small church internships, CBU chapel services, and local and regional worship events.
Master of Arts in Worship Arts
- Fully-accredited, 34-unit, virtual (online) worship degree that can be completed in 1 or 2 years.
- Deep dive into worship theology, pastoral leadership, and platform effectiveness.
- Relevant, experienced faculty featuring some of the nation's leading worship leaders, innovators, and influencers including Dr. David Toledo, Mike Harland, Tommy Walker, Cliff Duren, Tom Brooks, and many more.