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BS Worship Leadership

Worship Leadership

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

•Department of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

•All-Steinway School since 2011 — first university in Tulsa and one of only a handful of Christian universities worldwide to earn the distinction

•Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Training

•Trains Spirit-empowered worship leaders for church and ministry settings, blending music study with theology and leadership

•Distinctive coursework in worship lab, songwriting, live sound and production, and contemporary music ministry ensemble

Notable Alumni

•Don Moen — pioneer of the modern praise and worship movement; toured with Living Sound as an ORU student and wrote the worship standard God Will Make a Way

•Jared Anderson — founding member of Desperation Band and songwriter of worship songs Rescue and Amazed

Professional Development

•Internships in worship ministries and church settings

School Info

Snapshot

3.53

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

57%

Grad Rate

3.5K

Enrollment

$47K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$38,430

Before aid

Average Net Price

$25,365

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Department of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

•All-Steinway School since 2011 — first university in Tulsa and one of only a handful of Christian universities worldwide to earn the distinction

•Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Training

•Trains Spirit-empowered worship leaders for church and ministry settings, blending music study with theology and leadership

•Distinctive coursework in worship lab, songwriting, live sound and production, and contemporary music ministry ensemble

Notable Alumni

•Don Moen — pioneer of the modern praise and worship movement; toured with Living Sound as an ORU student and wrote the worship standard God Will Make a Way

•Jared Anderson — founding member of Desperation Band and songwriter of worship songs Rescue and Amazed

Professional Development

•Internships in worship ministries and church settings

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Department of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

•All-Steinway School since 2011 — first university in Tulsa and one of only a handful of Christian universities worldwide to earn the distinction

•Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Training

•Trains Spirit-empowered worship leaders for church and ministry settings, blending music study with theology and leadership

•Distinctive coursework in worship lab, songwriting, live sound and production, and contemporary music ministry ensemble

Notable Alumni

•Don Moen — pioneer of the modern praise and worship movement; toured with Living Sound as an ORU student and wrote the worship standard God Will Make a Way

•Jared Anderson — founding member of Desperation Band and songwriter of worship songs Rescue and Amazed

Professional Development

•Internships in worship ministries and church settings

Key Info

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Deadline

Undergraduate DeadlineNov 1, 2026

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Audition

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Video audition submission (rolling — ORU Talent Audition Submission Form)Rolling

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Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Songs

Worship Audition

•Sing a worship song, preferably self-accompanied on keys or guitar

•If you cannot accompany yourself, you may sing a cappella, with an accompanist, or with a backing track

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Good to Know

Enrollment

•On-campus, ORU Flex, and online study options

Admission Pathway

•ORU admission does not guarantee admission to the BS Worship Leadership program

•After university admission, submit the ORU Talent Audition Submission Form with required audition materials

Program Requirements

•ORU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

•Music Department is NASM-accredited

What's The Process

Program Admission Audition

•Worship Leadership applicants submit ORU's Talent Audition Submission Form for program admission

•Video submissions are accepted; in-person auditions may be scheduled when faculty are available

•Introduce yourself and your intended major at the beginning of the video

•Contact: admissions@oru.edu or 918.495.6518

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

•Arts & Media Quest lists auditions for worship program admission and talent scholarships

School Info

Snapshot

3.53

Avg GPA (W)

99%

Admit Rate

school-wide

57%

Grad Rate

3.5K

Enrollment

$47K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$38,430

Before aid

Average Net Price

$25,365

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Department of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

•All-Steinway School since 2011 — first university in Tulsa and one of only a handful of Christian universities worldwide to earn the distinction

•Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Training

•Trains Spirit-empowered worship leaders for church and ministry settings, blending music study with theology and leadership

•Distinctive coursework in worship lab, songwriting, live sound and production, and contemporary music ministry ensemble

Notable Alumni

•Don Moen — pioneer of the modern praise and worship movement; toured with Living Sound as an ORU student and wrote the worship standard God Will Make a Way

•Jared Anderson — founding member of Desperation Band and songwriter of worship songs Rescue and Amazed

Professional Development

•Internships in worship ministries and church settings

Updated 2d ago