Learn, be challenged and grow as a part of our 21st-century classroom for music, performance and worship. In the Alabama School of the Arts Graduate Studies Department at the University of Mobile, you have the opportunity to work with world-class teachers-artists who are active in their field, all in an environment of care, collaboration and support.
Department of Worship Leadership
You will be known and prayed for. You will be challenged musically and spiritually. You will graduate ready for a life-long career in worship ministry.
Meet Abbie Maggio
Assistant Professor of Worship
“It is the honor and calling of my life to develop a new generation of worshippers marked by humility, kindness, passion, and a hunger for God's presence. We seek to equip students to love the local church and their great commission calling, prioritizing God's presence over personal preference and service over seeking a platform. We pray that true revival would begin among servant-leaders who honor Jesus above all, and we want you to be part of it.”
Worship Leadership & Technology Department Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Worship Leadership and Music, Church Ministry Track
Bachelor of Science in Worship Leadership and Music, Music Business Track
Bachelor of Science in Worship Leadership and Music, Music Education Track
Bachelor of Science in Production Technologies
Master of Arts in Worship Leadership and Theology
Learn more below...
Worship Leadership and Music, Church Ministry Track, B.S.
Facilitating transformative worship experiences within the local church is the motivation for worship leadership students. Students on the Church Ministry track will be exposed to a range of ministry topics, equipping them to serve the people of God on and off the platform. From receiving tools for relational issues to discovering a biblical philosophy of worship, this track seeks to give you a healthy foundation for ministry marked by longevity, integrity, and kingdom impact.
Worship Leadership and Music, Music Business Track, B.S.
As creatives serving the Church, the possibilities to present the gospel in today’s music industry are endless. The Music Business track develops students’ skills in studio, classroom, and ministry environments while simultaneously honing their entrepreneurial skills, preparing them to be effective witnesses in both ministry and commercial settings.
Worship Leadership and Music, Education Track, B.S.
We believe educators have a unique opportunity to fulfill the great commission as disciple-makers. We want to ensure that our students will have the tools to teach and engage with excellence on the front lines of ministry. With proper musical knowledge, a biblical foundation, and pedagogical methods provided by the Education track, we believe students will be empowered to reach the next generation.
Production Technologies, B.S.
It's the artist behind the camera, the console, and the switcher that bring an event to life. Graduates from this program will be armed with the understanding and skills to combine the elements of audio, video and lighting into live and recorded events to inspire awe and impact audiences, whether in worship or commercial settings.
Worship Leadership & Theology, M.A.
Worship Leaders serving the church today must often choose between a graduate degree that helps them excel in the arts or one that strengthens their theological foundation. The Master of Arts in Worship Leadership and Theology explores the rich historical and Biblical intersection between theology and doxology. Our prayer is to offer even more resources to the modern Worship Leader, to deepen their theological framework, while enhancing their artistry and ministry to the local church. While we will provide ample opportunities for learning in the classroom, we seek to cultivate true practitioners of ministry who shepherd their congregations with humility and excellence.
What job can I get with a Worship Leadership degree?
Our alumni are touring artists, songwriters, worship pastors, and more....
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What does NAME think about the Worship Leadership program?
The University of Mobile was a way in which the Lord continued to show himself to me. God moved the needle of my life closer to Him through new friends, faculty, staff, campus life, and the Alabama School of the Arts. UM afforded me valuable experience through my courses, touring in a student led worship band, and countless hours spent in the state of the art campus recording studio. The worship leadership program was formative in my spiritual, musical, and relational development and prepared me for opportunities to travel the world with artists like Vertical Worship, Josh Baldwin, TAYA, Jon Guerra, Andrew Ripp, Sean, Curran and more. I am so grateful for the University of Mobile and cherish that season of my life.
"I now serve as a full-time worship leader and have had the opportunity to travel the world leading others in worship with Elevation and Israel Houghton. I chose UM because the opportunity to travel on the weekends and actually lead worship while I was learning was unlike any other school I had visited. Had I not had my time at UM and in Voices of Mobile, I don’t think I would have been ready for the constant change touring brings."
I wouldn’t trade my time at the University of Mobile for any other undergraduate experience! The faculty and Worship Leadership degree prepared me in several ways. I was trained biblically, stretched musically, and encouraged to work well with people. And wow were the people amazing! Seriously, it was top tier! Now, my wife (Nicole) and I live in Northwest Arkansas, and I serve as a full-time worship pastor. I have completed my Master of Theological Studies and my Master of Divinity, released original worship songs inside and outside of my local church, and have fallen more in love with my calling as a pastor with each new year. If you’re on the fence…go! You won’t regret it. Mobile will always be special to me.
Late in my junior year of high school, one of UM’s ensembles visited my church to lead worship. That night I sensed the Lord calling me to University of Mobile to be part of the Worship Leadership program. I was young in my faith but I was so confident of that call, it was the only university I applied to! It’s been 14 years since that night and I see so clearly how important my ‘Yes’ was to the path the Lord marked out for my life. Moving to Mobile and attending University of Mobile was the catalyst for so many blessings in my life, from meeting my husband, to finding a spiritual home in CityHope Church where I’ve been a part of the staff and continue to volunteer in worship, to contributing the musical foundations I use in my work as a Vocal Coach to Worship Leaders all over the world. I’m so proud to be an alum!
"The Alabama School of the Arts has taught me more than I think I could ever put into words. It was never just about the academics, though that is helpful for your degree. It was always about how can you use what you’re learning to better serve the kingdom. The professors teach you that you’re not just a number, but a child of God with a higher purpose. Whether it’s extra help on a specific subject, or prayer for any situation in life, the Alabama School of the Arts has changed me for the better. It is because of the relationships that I have gained, I can now say I have grown into the person that God called me to be. If I had a million words, I could never say how grateful I am. Thank you to the Alabama School of the Arts for everything you do!”
“The reason I loved attending UM is because I was surrounded by so much talent. Being a WL major was such a fun challenge. From learning music theory to forming biblical theology, ASOTA has the best faculty and staff who mentor students in order to succeed in whatever form of ministry they have been called to. Not only did I grow on the music side of this degree, but also biblically. The professors took pride in helping me grow spiritually, which is most important, and for that I am grateful.”
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