Bachelor of Worship Ministry

BACHELOR OF
WORSHIP MINISTRY (B.W.M.)

Equipping Worship Leaders for God’s Glory

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

Study from anywhere in the world at your own pace.

LEARNING MATERIALS

Each course comes with outline and PDF books for easy understanding.

PRACTICAL MINISTRY

Ministry practicum and hands-on projects included in the program.

RESEARCH FOCUS

Develop research and writing skills through academic projects.

GLOBAL IMPACT

Prepare for local and global ministry with a Kingdom focus.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Bachelor of Worship Ministry (B.W.M.) is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to equip students with biblical, theological, musical, and practical foundations for worship leadership and ministry. The program develops spiritually mature worship leaders who can effectively serve the church through music, worship planning, leadership, and pastoral care. Through the integration of Scripture, theology, worship studies, music ministry, and hands-on ministry experience, students are prepared to lead Christ-centered worship, cultivate congregational participation, and serve in various church and ministry settings with excellence and integrity.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester 1 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BWM 101	Introduction to Worship Ministry	3
BWM 102	The Doctrine of God	3
BWM 103	Music Theory & Fundamentals	3
BWM 104	Leadership & Administration	3
BWM 105	Foundation of Theological Education	3
BWM 106	Christian Ethics	2

Semester 2 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BWM 107	Historical Overview of Worship	3
BWM 108	The Doctrine of Jesus Christ	3
BWM 109	Worship & Liturgy I	3
BWM 110	Pastoral Ministry	3
BWM 111	Spiritual Formation	2
BWM 112	Early Church Music & Worship History	3

Semester 3 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BWM 201	Biblical Song & Psalmody	3
BWM 202	The Gospels & Worship Context	3
BWM 203	Theology of the Holy Spirit	3
BWM 204	Music for Worship Leaders	3
BWM 205	Hermeneutics & Biblical Interpretation	3
BWM 206	Social and Community Engagement	2

Semester 4 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BWM 207	Major Prophets & Worship Themes	3
BWM 208	Acts of the Apostles & Early Worship	3
BWM 209	The Doctrine of Man & Worship Ethics	3
BWM 210	Worship & Liturgy II	2
BWM 211	Medieval Church Music & Liturgy	3
BWM 212	Elective I (World Religions / Unreached People Groups)	3

Semester 5 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BWM 301	Minor Prophets & Worship Insights	3
BWM 302	Pauline Epistles & Worship Theology	3
BWM 303	The Doctrine of Salvation & Praise	3
BWM 304	Worship Leadership & Church Growth	3
BWM 305	Music Ministry & Team Leadership	2
BWM 306	Elective II (Evangelism / Discipleship)	3

Semester 6 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BWM 307	General Epistles & Congregational Worship	3
BWM 308	Prophecy & Worship in Revelation	3
BWM 309	Theology of Scriptures & Music	3
BWM 310	Spiritual Gifts & Worship	2
BWM 311	Aramaic / Biblical Language for Worship	3
BWM 312	Elective III (10/40 Window / Outreach)	3

Semester 7 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BWM 401	Contemporary Worship Movements	3
BWM 402	Theology of Worship & Praise	2
BWM 403	Worship Psychology & Congregational Engagement	3
BWM 404	Apologetics in Worship Ministry	3
BWM 405	Research & Writing Methods	3
BWM 406	Elective IV (Church Planting / Missions)	3

Semester 8 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BWM 407	Contemporary Issues in Worship	3
BWM 408	Capstone Thesis / Research Project	3
BWM 409	Worship Ministry Technology & Innovation	3
BWM 410	Elective V (World Religions / Women’s Ministry)	4
BWM 411	Elective VI (Intercultural & Interfaith Dialogue / Environmental Stewardship)	4

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)

Total Credit Hours: 136

Delivery Mode: Coursework + Research + Ministry Practicum

Teaching System: Semester System (Distance Learning)

Session Begin: 1st March and 1st September every year

Medium of Instruction: English Medium

Department: Ecclesiastical Leadership and Applied Ministries

Faculty: Worship Ministry

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Applicant must hold a Diploma in Worship Ministry, or equivalent from an approved institution.

Program Fees

Per Semester

USD $800

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Completion of 136 credit hours.
Passing of a comprehensive examination.
Completion and defense of a Bachelor’s thesis / major research project (15,000–20,000 words).
Demonstrated practical ministry impact project, such as:
o Designing a local or unreached community worship plan.
o Leading a discipleship or worship team development program.
o Implementing a community worship outreach or social engagement initiative.

CAREER & MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Prepare for Leadership, Service, and Global Impact

Our bachelor's degree programs provide comprehensive academic training, practical ministry development, and research-based learning to equip students for effective leadership and lifelong service in their chosen fields.

Bachelor of Worship Ministry