Certificate in Worship Leading—On Campus

Learn and Cultivate Your Knowledge and Skills in Worship Ministry

In Moody’s one-year Undergraduate Certificate in Worship Leading, your proficiency will flourish in music, music technology, and conducting powerful times of worship. You’ll also pursue foundational classes in Bible study, theology, and church doctrine. Apply your new knowledge and skills immediately in your church or ministry setting.

Here on our Chicago campus, you’ll participate in relevant, practical ministry experience, too.

This program is also offered online

Program Plan (pdf)

Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry

With a Certificate in Worship Leading, you will:
Study music theory, history, and philosophy.
Demonstrate worship leading techniques and service planning.
Receive spiritual and musical mentoring through private applied lessons.
Combine top-notch musical education with foundational training in Bible study and church doctrine.
Apply what you’re learning as you lead worship at your local church or ministry.

Worship, Music, and Bible Classes to Equip You:

  • The Church and Its Doctrines
  • Studying and Teaching the Bible
  • Music Theory for Worship Leading 1 and 2
  • Church Music History and Philosophy
  • Planning and Leading Contemporary Worship
  • Technology for Worship Leading
  • Applied Music Lessons

Your Career Paths and Ministry Opportunities

After you graduate, you’ll be equipped to serve in the following ministry vocations:

  • Worship team member
  • Worship leader
  • Music minister
  • Camp worship leader
  • Anywhere God calls you!

Life at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago

Here on our Chicago campus, you’ll live in an uplifting, faithful community alongside your classmates, faculty, and mentors. You’ll also:

  • Deepen your biblical knowledge in every class.
  • Serve in real-life ministry and gain practical experience.
  • Build lifelong relationships with other students through student groups, extracurricular activities, and numerous other opportunities.
  • Grow spiritually as you pursue God’s calling on your life.

Learn More about Life at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago 

Moody Bible Institute students in the plaza