Alabama School of the Arts | Department of Worship Leadership

Bachelor of Science | Worship Leadership & Music

Exceptional faculty and classroom training. Many performance opportunities.
Environment shaped from the Christian perspective.

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Worship Leadership & Music, BS

Worship Leadership & Music, BS

Worship leadership students are driven by a desire to facilitate transformative worship experiences within the local church, and each track within the program equips them for distinct areas of ministry. The Church Ministry track provides a strong biblical foundation, practical tools for relational and leadership challenges, and a philosophy of worship that fosters longevity, integrity, and kingdom impact. The Music Business track prepares students to serve as creative witnesses in both ministry and commercial settings, developing skills in studio, classroom, and entrepreneurial environments. Meanwhile, the Education track empowers future educators to teach with excellence, combining musical knowledge, biblical principles, and effective pedagogy to reach and disciple the next generation.

Church Ministry Track Curriculum Music Business Track Curriculum Music Education Track Curriculum
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  • Church Ministry Track
  • Music Business Track
  • Music Education Track
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Worship Leadership & Music, BS

Click through the tabs below to navigate through each program track.

  • Core Courses
  • Core Courses
  • Church Ministry Track
  • Music Business Track
  • Education Track

Core Courses

  • Effective English
  • Literature
  • Christian Studies
  • Speech or Philosophy
  • History
  • Laboratory Science
  • Mathematics
  • General Education Electives
  • Foreign Language Electives

Church Ministry Track

  • MU 101 & 102 – Theory I
  • MU 101L & 102L – Theory Laboratory I
  • MU 201 & 202 – Theory II
  • MU 201L & 202L – Theory Laboratory II
  • MU 200 – Mid-Level Review (Music)
  • MUA 200 – Piano Proficiency
  • MU 330 Conducting Techniques
  • MU 428 Instrumental Conducting
  • WL 011 Worship Experience and Concert Attendance (6 consecutive semesters)
  • CIS 101 Microcomputer Applications
  • WL 201 Survey of Technology and Media
  • WL 215 Survey of the Arts in Worship
  • CST 331 Systematic Theology I
  • WL 331 Junior Project/Internship
  • WL 351 Biblical Foundations of Worship
  • WL 352 Relational Issues in Worship
  • WL 353 Biblical Principles of Leadership
  • WL 354 History and Philosophy of Worship and Music
  • WL 355 Practical Skills in Worship
  • WL 371 Finale I
  • WL 412 Christian Ethics and the Performing Arts
  • WL 441 Senior Project
  • WL 442 Internship
  • Primary Applied Area
  • Secondary Applied Area

Music Business Track

  • MU 101 & 102 – Theory I
  • MU 101L & 102L – Theory Laboratory I
  • MU 201 & 202 – Theory II
  • MU 201L & 202L – Theory Laboratory II
  • MU 200 – Mid-Level Review (Music)
  • MUA 200 – Piano Proficiency
  • WL 011 Worship Experience and Concert Attendance (6 consecutive semesters)
  • CIS 101 Microcomputer Applications
  • WL 101 Inside the Music Industry
  • WL 201 Survey of Technology and Media
  • EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics
  • WL 301 Copyright and Intellectual Property Law
  • MKT 311 Principles of Marketing
  • MGT 321 Principles of Management
  • WL 351 Biblical Foundations of Worship
  • WL 353 Biblical Principles of Leadership
  • WL 354 History and Philosophy of Worship and Music
  • WL 371 Finale I
  • WL 411 The Entrepreneur Musician
  • WL 412 Christian Ethics and the Performing Arts
  • TA 311 Intro to Recording Engineering Techniques
  • TA 312 Intermediate Recording Engineering Techniques
  • WL 441 Senior Project
  • WL 442 Internship
  • Primary Applied Area
  • Secondary Applied Area

Education Track

  • WL 021 Worship Experience and Concert (6 consecutive semesters)
  • WL 351 Biblical Foundations of Worship
  • WL 352 Relational Issues in Worship
  • WL 353 Biblical Principles of Leadership
  • WL 354 History and Philosophy of Worship and Music
  • WL 355 Practical Skills in Worship
  • WL 412 Christian Ethics and the Performing Arts
  • WL 428 Youth Music Methods and Materials
  • WL 441 Senior Project
  • WL 442 Internship
  • TE 201 Foundations of Education
  • TE 301 Human Growth and Development
  • TE 304 Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth
  • TE 305 Principles and Ethics of Teaching in the Elementary School
  • MU 101L & 102L – Theory Laboratory I
  • MU 201 & 202 – Theory II
  • MU 201L & 202L – Theory Laboratory II
  • MU 200 – Mid-Level Review (Music)
  • MU 330 Conducting Techniques
  • MU 427 Choral Conducting
  • Primary Applied Area
  • Secondary Applied Area
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Step 1: Apply to UM

The University of Mobile and the Alabama School of the Arts require all students to submit an admission application before auditioning.

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Step 2: Audition

Fill out the interest form today to begin and schedule your audition. Auditions may be scheduled weekly (Monday-Thursday) for the student upon approval from the ASOTA office.

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Dr. Andrew Goodwin, an accomplished performer and educator, has spent over 18 years at the University of Mobile, where he now serves as Dean of the Alabama School of the Arts. A touring artist with the acclaimed vocal group Veritas and a seasoned worship leader, Dr. Goodwin brings a rare blend of professional artistry and academic excellence to inspire the next generation of musicians and worship leaders.

Dr. Andrew Goodwin Dean, Alabama School of the Arts agoodwin@umobile.edu

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