HIU provides students with the opportunity to impact the world as future worship leaders as they learn in the classroom 和 in real ministry settings. Students will learn from artists in the Christian music industry 和 will cross the barrier between learning 和 application through the direct 导师ship of faculty who are immersed in full-time ministry.

Our program prepares students with skills that will serve as a foundation for effective music ministry. Balanced between theory 和 practice, our students learn how to design 和 facilitate meaningful worship experiences 和 how to serve alongside pastoral staff. Practical skills such as instrumental 和 voice lessons, leadership of a worship service, training others for ministry, 和 technical knowledge serve to craft a strong foundation for each graduate.

Training Leaders for 21st Century Worship
The CMWA is laser-focused on one primary Mission: to train, 装备, 导师, 授权, 和 inspire gifted young musicians 和 singers to impact the world for Christ. If you are serious about launching your career in Music Ministry, HIU's CMWA is the place for you!

Practical h和s-on training
The CMWA is as much about experiencing 和 living worship as it is about skills 和 training. Through our student Praise Teams 和 our close relationships with the largest churches in America, you’ll be using your gifts the minute you step on campus!

Unprecedented access to active, experienced industry professionals

  • Students have the opportunity to study songwriting with today's top Christian Music Industry songwriters
  • Vocal students gain insight 和 inspiration from some of the world's best-loved worship leaders
  •  Instrumentalists can take private lessons from the accomplished professional musicians

The program includes a strong Biblical foundation 和 the curriculum provides a foundation that blends theory 和 experience. The Bachelor of Music in 崇拜艺术 degree is 121 units.

Get answers to all your questions - contact us 和 speak directly to one of our faculty, an admissions expert, or one of our Praise Team Worship Coaches.拨打888.352.希望.

// Listen to HIU's own worship team "The Hope Collective's" worship album on SpotifyiTunes


Career Opportunities

  • Music Pastor 和 Music Director
  • 音乐老师
  • Professional Musician
  • 崇拜领袖
  • Worship/Arts Coordinator

Real World Opportunities

Two internships are required of each 崇拜艺术 major. The first internship, which is completed in the student's junior year, focuses on training in sound, lighting 和 other technical aspects of worship. This internship is to be completed in a church or organization that utilizes state of the art technology on a regular basis.

The second internship, which is completed in the student's senior year, serves as a training ground for leadership in the worship ministry of a local church. 在这次实习中, the student will work with an approved 导师 at a church or organization 和 will have opportunities for h和s-on experience in leading worship, planning worship services, working with volunteers, 和 directing choirs or ensembles.

All students are encouraged to be involved in the worship ministry at a local church not only during the period of their formal internships, but throughout their careers as 崇拜艺术 Majors. Experience in a real ministry setting is vital to the student's growth as a leader. Students also have the opportunity to play in Hope's chapel worship b和.