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Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership

About the Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership

The all-online, four-course,12-credit hour Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership will equip you to lead God's people in true biblically grounded worship. Offered jointly by our School of Biblical and Theological Studies and Department of Music and Worship, this certificate will give you the theological foundation and practical skills you need to be an effective worship leader.

If you want to go deeper in your theological and ministry training, Cedarville also offers an online, 36-credit hour Master of Arts in Worship and Theology (M.A.W.T.). After completing the Certificate, you are already one-third of the way to earning your M.A.W.T.!

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Highlights of the Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership

Speed to completion – Can be completed in just four seven-week courses.
Affordable – At $399 a credit hour, this certificate is an affordable option.
Universal – Open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree in any field.

What Can I Do With a Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership

You will be equipped to be an effective worship leader in a variety of settings.

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Listen as Cedarville's president, Dr. Thomas White, discusses how our graduate programs can help you steward your God-given talents for His glory.

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Cedarville's long history of preparing students to serve in the local church and its accelerated, cost-saving completion options make our graduate ministry programs a great choice.

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Michael O'Brien, worship leader, performing artist, and Cedarville dad, encourages you to consider Cedarville's outstanding undergraduate and graduate worship programs to hone your worship skills and establish a strong theological foundation.

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Listen as Dr. Roger O'Neel, Director of Cedarville's worship program, describes how the Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership will equip you as a worship leader.

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Matt Papa in concert with the Gettys on October 28, 2019

Matt Papa, who co-wrote "His Mercy is More" and "Behold the Wondrous Mystery," will serve as artist-in-residence at Cedarville University for the 2021-22 academic year.

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Resonance Gold performing at Clifton Mill

Cedarville’s worship bands Resonance and Rekindle, as well as the mixed ensemble Jubilate, have produced music videos to inspire praise and thanksgiving.

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Dr. Chris Miller

Dr. Chris Miller, Senior Professor of Biblical Studies, loves to pass along his love of the Scriptures. It's a passion that began with his dad, who was an avid student of the Bible. Chris seeks to honor his dad's devotion by the way he teaches at Cedarville.

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Tetelestai: It Is Finished

At 3 p.m. on Friday, the bells in the Dixon Ministry Center chimed 33 times to mark the 33 years of Jesus’ life.

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Program Faculty

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Assistant Chair of Worship, Associate Professor of Worship

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Professor of Educational Ministries and Applied Theology

Department of Music and Worship

School of Biblical and Theological Studies

Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership Curriculum

You will take four 3-credit courses to complete the certificate.

Courses:

Biblical Foundations of Worship
Contemporary Worship Leadership
Current Practices in Worship Technology
Worship Leadership Practicum