Demoss Center for Worship in the Preforming Arts
The Demoss Center for Worship in the Performing Arts (DCWPA) houses the Christian Leadership, Communication Arts, and Music departments. In the spirit of Romans 12:1, the DCWPA fosters excellence in a wide range of performing arenas as students employ their talents as acts of worship to the Giver of every good and perfect gift.
Program Overview
Christian Leadership is a program grounded in a set of core courses selected to prepare students for a wide range of vocations in Christian ministry. Each student is able to choose a particular concentration for additional course work in one of four areas: Biblical and Theological Studies, Ministry Studies, Worship Arts, or Youth and Family Ministry Studies. Each of these four concentrations can also be pursued as a minor.
Program Mission
Our mission is to prepare undergraduate students for lifelong ministry leadership. By providing instruction and practical fieldwork experiences, we strive to educate, equip, and empower students to utilize their unique gifts and talents to shape the world with the message of Jesus Christ.
Program Values
- Field experience service 鈥� We equip and empower students through practical, hands-on ministry experiences with churches and ministry organizations.
- Academic excellence 鈥� We cultivate student-focused learning environments that are collaborative, supportive, and challenging.
- Spiritual formation 鈥� We pursue growth in relationship with Christ and in Christ-like character through the practice of spiritual disciplines and participation in a Christ- centered community of learners.
- Ministry readiness 鈥� We equip students with the foundational knowledge, skills, and faith formation that will enable them to be effective ministry leaders.
- Learning communities 鈥� We believe leadership education is most effective when learning occurs in community where students encourage and challenge each other and faculty guide and mentor students in ministry understanding and practice.
Biblical and Theological Studies
At 好色先生TV, the Biblical and Theological Studies program equips students to deeply engage with Scripture and the Christian tradition. Whether you鈥檙e preparing for seminary, ministry, graduate study, or simply want a strong foundation in biblical literacy, this program is designed to help you think theologically, live faithfully, and serve effectively.
You鈥檒l gain critical skills through personal and intellectual encounters with God鈥檚 Word鈥攇uided by diverse faculty committed to evangelical Christianity and the authority of Scripture. This program also plays a vital role in Judson鈥檚 liberal arts education, supporting both majors and the university鈥檚 general education core.
Why Judson?
A Launchpad for Ministry or Further Study: Whether pursuing pastoral work, missions, or graduate school, you’ll be well-prepared. Continue your journey with Judson鈥檚 Master of Leadership in Ministry or other graduate programs.
Biblically Rooted, Theologically Rich: Be trained as a lifelong learner who can faithfully interpret Scripture and apply theological insight in real-world contexts.
Diverse and Faithful Faculty: Learn from professors with experience across Christian traditions鈥攗nited in their commitment to Christ and Scripture.
Ministry Studies
A concentration in Ministry Studies equips students for a lifetime of healthy, effective service in churches, missions, parachurch organizations, and Christian nonprofits. Through a strong biblical foundation and hands-on leadership training, students develop essential skills in teaching, discipleship, administration, and pastoral care.
Students are mentored鈥攕piritually, professionally, and academically鈥攁s they grow in their faith, personhood, and ministry preparedness.
Why Judson?
Hands-On Experience: Gain over 400 hours of practical ministry training through four guided practicums and an internship鈥攕erving locally, nationally and/or globally.
Faith in Action: Apply theology through creative projects, fieldwork, and real-life leadership. Judson students don鈥檛 just study ministry鈥攖hey live it.
Career Pathways: Alumni have gone on to become pastors, children/youth pastors, nonprofit leaders, Christian educators, camp directors, and more.
Worship Arts
The Worship Arts major at 好色先生TV鈥攐ffered through the DeMoss Center for Worship in the Performing Arts (DCWPA)鈥攊s one of the most worship-focused undergraduate programs in the nation. Designed to prepare students for ministry in a wide variety of church contexts, the program blends biblical, theological, and historical foundations of worship with hands-on experience in music, media, and leadership.
Students gain real-world skills by leading worship on campus, interning in diverse churches, and participating in recording projects in Judson鈥檚 state-of-the-art Dark Room Studios. With more worship-specific classes than any other undergraduate program in the country, students graduate ready to serve as worship leaders, developers, coordinators, and creative artists.
Why Judson?
Hands-On Ministry Training: Lead in chapel, intern at churches across the U.S., and be mentored by faculty actively serving in local ministry.
Industry-Ready Experience: Collaborate with peers in our professional Dark Room Studios, with regular recording opportunities and access to alumni networks.
Real Ministry Connections: Students have interned at churches such as Eastbrook (Milwaukee), Risen (San Diego), City Church (South Bend), and The Vineyard (St. Charles).
Community Worship Opportunities: Lead or participate in Upper Room, Judson鈥檚 weekly student-led worship night.
Youth and Family Ministry Studies
A concentration in Youth & Family Ministry Studies prepares students for ministry among children and teenagers, and their families. Students will explore how human development and youth culture shapes the practice of ministry. They will also develop an understanding of principles, practices, and models that foster ministry among future generations.
Graduates of the program will be equipped with foundational knowledge needed for the study and teaching of God鈥檚 Word as well as with the essential skills of leadership, administration, teaching/speaking, and discipleship.
Why Judson?
Career Paths: Graduates serve as youth pastors, children鈥檚 ministry directors, parachurch leaders, camp directors, missionaries, and more.
Alumni Success at Judson
