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Certificate in Worship Ministry
This program of study includes both instrumental and/or vocal training, as well as opportunities for biblical studies and team leadership training.
Solid biblical training from accomplished faculty with years of ministry experience.
Worship Ministry students are required to participate in local-church worship-team practices and church services at designated times each week of the semester. Distance education and online students will complete this worship-team requirement at a local church within each of their own communities.
Worship Ministry students must also pay a Worship Practicum fee for each Applied Instrumental Techniques course that they take. This fee is $350 per Applied Instrumental Techniques course (12-15 vocal or instrumental lessons per course). For each A.I.T. course, students may specialize in one area or complete a combination of two. It is strongly recommended that students take only one Applied Instrumental Techniques course per semester.
All students, both on-campus and distance education, who intend to enroll in the School of Worship Ministry must audition with the program director either in-person or digitally. In addition to the 31 credit hours of academic studies, students are required to fulfill the Leadership in Action requirement.
Outcomes
- Educate (Comprehensive Musical and Theological Knowledge): Students will have developed a basic understanding of music theory and biblical concepts of worship, alongside an analysis of historical and biblical models, equipping them to apply these insights to contemporary worship practices.
- Equip (Skills for Effective Ministry and Leadership): Students will have acquired enhanced communication, leadership, and decision-making skills, along with practical vocal and instrumental training, enabling them to lead culturally relevant and theologically sound worship.
- Empower (Practical Experience and Professional Readiness): Students will have gained significant practical experience through participation in local church worship teams and practicums, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet congregational needs and advance in their worship ministry careers across various settings.
Time & Cost
Many people would like to complete a degree and stay out of debt.
The Certificate in Worship Ministry program requires 10 courses + Student Orientation (or 31 credit hours), which can be completed in 1 year for full-time students. Courses are offered on-campus or online (can be entirely online). Manna U’s low tuition rates enable students to receive solid biblical training from accomplished faculty with years of ministry experience and not be hindered financially.
Total Cost: $8,650
2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Tuition Rate
- $260 per credit hour (full-time)
- $275per credit hour (part-time)
- $350per credit hour (full-time)
- $370per credit hour (part-time)
Fees
- Application Fee: $50
- Technology Fee: $200 per trimester
- Graduation Fee: $225
Scholarships are available for students who do not use military education benefits or federal financial aid.
Courses
Full details can be found in the most recent academic catalog.
Orientation & Exit Course (1 Credit)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| ENG 107 | Undergraduate Student Orientation | 1 |
| ENG 195 | Certificate Exit Course | 0 |
W.M. Major Courses (30 Credits)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| BIB 240 | Book of Psalms | 3 |
| BIB 307 | Wisdom Literature | 3 |
| HST 220 | Worship in the Early Church | 3 |
| LEA 210 | Christian Leadership | 3 |
| THE 101 | Introduction to Theology | 3 |
| WSH 110 | Applied Instrumental Techniques I | 3 |
| WSH 111 | Applied Instrumental Techniques II | 3 |
| WSH 200 | Foundations of Music Theory | 3 |
| WSH 210 | Worship Foundations | 3 |
| WSH 230 | Worship Essentials | 3 |
Admissions
To become a student at Manna U, follow these two steps:
1. Complete an application, which includes:
- A non-refundable application fee of $50 (linked to application)
- An essay, written by the applicant, of his/her conversion experience (300-600 words), in a format that is typed and double spaced, using 12 pt. font size;
- A Pastoral Reference* from the Pastor of the church that the applicant regularly attends;
- A Personal Reference* from someone who has known you for two years or more and is not related to you.
* Applicants will enter an email address for their selected references and a link to the online reference forms will be sent once the application is submitted.
In addition, Doctoral students require:
- At least three years of ministry experience and must hold an appropriate master’s degree plus no less than 15 credit hours in Bible or Theology from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.
- Additionally, students will be interviewed by the Chief Academic Officer before acceptance.
2. Order your official high school, G.E.D., or previous college transcripts (minimum 2.0 GPA is preferred for Undergraduate Applicants, and a minimum 2.75 GPA is preferred for Graduate and Doctoral Applicants).
Note: official transcripts are sent directly from one school/college to another. You can arrange to have your transcripts sent electronically to registrar@manna.edu, or a paper copy can be sent to our mailing address:
Manna University
Attn: Registrar’s Office
439 Westwood Shopping Center
PMB 106
Fayetteville, NC 28314
All applicants applying for admission to one of Manna U’s graduate programs must submit official transcripts showing an earned undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, or an equivalent academic achievement approved by Manna U’s Academic Office. Students who plan to use military education benefits must submit transcripts from high school and all colleges attended.
Students who plan to use military education benefits must submit transcripts from high school and all colleges attended.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! Classes do require that you are actively serving in a local church so that you can record your experiences and our Applied Instrumental classes will require a coach to guide your progression. However, all of the courses can be completed online.
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