The Worship Arts Conservatory programs help students develop  knowledge and fundamental competencies to effectively minister in any church or ministry. Worship Arts Conservatory graduates will be able to:

• Organize, develop and lead Worship Arts departments
• Effectively assist pastors and church elders in establishing a vision for worship services
• Develop, plan, produce and evaluate Worship Arts events
• Apply sound Christian doctrine to every worship-related activity
• Understand and appreciate the history and theology of worship
• Balance the rich traditions of worship with the contemporary aims of the worship service
• Demonstrate working knowledge of contemporary artistic ministry
• Function effectively as a leader and change agent

These on-line programs are designed to equip the whole student. Our programs prepare students for ministry through a series of intensive Biblical, artistic and personal development studies. We believe these programs enable our graduates to function with a high degree of Biblical competence, spiritual maturity, and social and ministerial skill, while developing the character required to achieve longevity in ministry.

The Worship Arts Conservatory’s on-line degree program includes 18 courses covering a variety of Biblical, artistic, ministry and personal development topics. The program can be completed in just 18 months of leadership-focused training in worship and the arts. At the end of the first year, a Certificate in Worship Arts Studies is awarded. The Associate of Worship Arts* is awarded after successful completion of all 18 courses.

Each course in the program is offered as a month-long intensive, with a new course beginning every month. This provides four weeks of intensive focus on one subject at a time—an approach that has proven to be optimal for on-line learning. There are no scheduled class times, but students are expected to visit the virtual classroom two to three times a week to demonstrate adequate participation. Students use their own Internet-enabled computers to engage in virtual projects with other students, to access and complete assignments, and to discuss topics with students and faculty. Each course includes practical assignments for students to apply in their local church or ministry context. Note: Anyone not enrolled in the degree program may still enroll in individual courses through the Independent Study Program described below.

For more information on the courses and schedule, click here.

Independent Study functions much like traditional correspondence study, but all communication takes place over the Internet. Through this program, students work directly with the course material and the instructor, without interacting with other students. This is an ideal approach for those who wish to enhance their skills and ministry but are not seeking an Associate of Worship Arts degree. Students enrolled in Independent Study may take any of the courses offered by the Conservatory at any time. For students already enrolled in the degree program, the Independent Study program provides additional flexibility by allowing them to complete required course work out of sequence should this become necessary.

For more information on Independent Study courses, click here.

*The Worship Arts Conservatory’s Associate Degree is a professional/ministerial degree. The Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board has determined that The Worship Arts Conservatory qualifies for religious exempt status from the Degree Authorization Act for the Associate of Worship Arts (AWA) degree program. Any persons desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the board at PO Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430.

Though we are not accredited by any secular governing board, it is our aim to set high standards and to strive for academic excellence.