CAMPUS NEWS
New academic offerings in fall ’09
Continued
Center for Worship Arts When it opens its doors to its first students in the fall of 2009, Trevecca’s new Center for Worship Arts will begin its effort to help the church reclaim its historic role as the preserver and cultivator of the arts. That effort will be twofold: training the next generation of worship leaders and expanding the skills of those already working in worship ministries. Students who study worship arts • Share a passion for God’s glory and the ministry of the gospel • Want to be stewards of their God-given gifts and talents • Are committed to service in the church, community, and kingdom • Believe that the arts are a primary means for celebrating and revealing God’s glory This interdisciplinary program includes studies in the foundations of worship (biblical, historical,
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theological), creativity, music, Web and video development, art, drama, and technology. It will enable students to • Enrich their spiritual formation • Deepen their biblical, theological, and historical understanding of worship • Understand how various art forms can be used in worship— music, visual arts, drama, film • Connect with talented scholars, practitioners, mentors, and protégés • Engage in hands-on experiences—in the classroom, community, and local congregations • Choose from the following concentrations: drama ministry, faith and film, creative expression, religious studies, songwriting, worship leadership, performance, and worship media
• Utilize the many artistic and creative resources of Nashville The goals of the Center are to help persons fulfill God’s call on their lives, serve the church as trained and skilled leaders, establish local churches as centers for the arts in their local communities, and preserve the arts for the generations to come. If those goals match your dreams and plans, Trevecca’s Center for Worship Arts is the place where you can achieve fulfillment. For more information, contact Center director Heather Daugherty at hdaugherty@trevecca.edu or 615-248-1585.
Developing informed minds, enflamed hearts, and engaged hands