Worship Arts, minor

Program Overview

Do you lose all track of time in the midst of worship? Do you have a desire to lead others into worship through music or the arts? If so, then the worship arts minor was created for you.

As a PLNU worship arts minor, you will examine the theology of worship and gain a better understanding of the church, as well as receive practical equipping on leading worship through music and an incorporation of visual and graphic arts. This minor is particularly popular with students pursuing a call to ministry, but it also serves students from any other major who are looking to incorporate worship into their major or lifestyle. The communication, teamwork, and organizational skills you will develop will benefit you whether you are leading a congregation, a nonprofit agency, or team of designers. And the discipline you will acquire will prepare you to be a lifelong worshipper, continuously seeking God wherever life takes you.

Course List

For information about the courses required for the Worship Arts, minor program, view the PLNU Catalog. 

Course Information

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For most students, the transition into college life is one full of adjustments. There is the excitement of newfound freedoms, but also some uncertainty as you begin to make choices and take responsibility for your own future. 

At PLNU, we’re committed to supporting you — academically, professionally, spiritually, personally — so that you may be successful both in your time as a student and beyond. That’s why we offer a holistic support system that focuses on your unique experiences, particular needs, and personal and professional goals — resulting from our deep concern for you, our student.

With a focus on authentic relationships and personalized attention, our goal is to help transform you so you can follow your calling in your own career and life.

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Career Opportunities

Cultivating an atmosphere of worship that helps people take their minds off their daily tasks and struggles and refocus on God takes hard work and a lot of different skill sets. It requires a leader who can communicate well with his or her musicians, tech teams, and other ministers, as well as the congregation. It requires creativity, discipline, organization, and social awareness. These soft skills are highly sought after by employers, as they sustain and strengthen any company or community. Worship arts minors at PLNU cultivate these strengths in a Christian context that nurtures their intellectual and spiritual lives and equips them to be reasoned and ethical leaders in a variety of careers.

A minor in worship arts can play a supporting role within a variety of careers and industries, including:

  • Ministry
  • Worship Leader
  • Teaching
  • Psychology
  • Graphic Design
  • Visual Art
  • Musician
  • Media Communication
  • Nonprofit Organizations
Julius Obregón Jr. (16)

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Julius Obregón Jr. (16)

How do we re-examine our spiritual practices in ways that reflect our presence and full attention, even in the whirlwind of everyday life? For Julius Obregón Jr. (16), navigating questions like has been a part of the journey he’s stepped into both personally and as a leader. 

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