Overview

The dynamic, expertly crafted curriculum of Music and Worship programme from Azusa Pacific University prepares you for a career in worship-related fields, including worship leadership, songwriting, recording, performance, music production, and other areas of artistic ministry.

Eight specializations allow you to customize your degree, and a unique Worship Studio program provides training in ensemble leadership, performance practice, and collaboration with guest artists. APU’s Music and Worship major is richly diverse in terms of worship styles and backgrounds, providing training for ministry across a broad spectrum of Christian traditions.

Career Options

Worship Leader

Creative Arts Pastor

Songwriter

Arranger/Composer

Service Producer

Live Audio Specialist

Audio Recording Engineer

Media Production Specialist

Technical Arts Director

Global Worship Ministry

Choral Director

Instrumental Music Director

Christian Music Publisher

Youth Arts Ministry Leader

Vocal and Instrumental Performance

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Technology

Worship Leadership Formation

Singing The Faith

Worship Studio

Practical Musicianship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pacific, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Music View 869 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$45 application fee
Application, Statement of Agreement with Institutional Policy, and Personal Statement
Official high school transcripts
Preadmission Tests (optional)
Proof of English proficiency
Copy of passport
A bank statement or other official forms of documentation of financial support must accompany the financial statement and Undergraduate Affidavit of Financial Support form

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

44640 USD / year

≈ 44640 USD / year
Out-of-State

44640 USD / year

≈ 44640 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44640 USD / year

≈ 44640 USD / year

Living costs

Pacific

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career Options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pacific

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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