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Master of Arts in Worship Leadership
Academic Director, Larry Ashlock, D.Min., Ph.D.
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The Master of Arts in Worship Leadership is a unique program designed to engage worship leaders in a holistic study of Christian worship in order to educate the Church both individually and corporately in the theological and practical dimensions of worship. The program provides"worship leaders"— whether they are pastoral, educational, music, student (youth), or otherwise— a sound theological, transformational, and practical program for worship foundation and practice.
| Academic Requirements |
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30 hours—Core Requirements |
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12 hours—Electives |
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42 hours—Total |
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CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
| Required Core Curriculum (30 hours) |
| 1. |
MAWL 5302 Biblical Servant Leadership (MACE 5302)
Student must take this course during the first year in the program |
| 2. |
MAWL 6303 Spiritual Formation and Worship (MACE 6303)
Student must take this course during his/her first semester in the program |
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MAWL 6306 Systematic Theology (MACE 6306) |
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MAWL 5307 Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs |
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MAWL 6308 Worship Through the Ages |
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MAWL 6309 Worship and Pastoral Care |
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MAWL 6310 The Worship Toolbox: Philosophy and Practice |
| 8. |
MAWL 6311 Global Worship |
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MAWL 6312 The Worshiping Life |
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MAWL 6313 21st Century Transformational Worship |
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS
General (12 hours)
Students must take 12 hours of any of the Worship Leadership classes or other graduate classes approved by the dean. Students will be able to transfer up to 12 hours from an accredited master's program upon approval.
| General Studies and Pre-doctoral Tracks |
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The general studies concentration consists of 4 elective courses in the student’s area of interest. |
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The pre-doctoral concentration consists of 2 elective courses in the student’s area of interest and a 6-hour thesis. |
Elective Courses Available
 MAWL 6305 Christian History and Heritage*
MAWL 6314 Visual and Media Arts in Worship
MAWL 6315 Mentorship
MAWL 6316 Worship Theology for Contemporary Ministry
MAWL 6317 Baptist Heritage and Polity†
MAWL 6350 Pre-Doctoral Independent Study I: Thesis Prospectus#
MAWL 6360 Pre-Doctoral Independent Study II: Thesis#
Any Master of Arts in Christian Education core curriculum or elective courses
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Designated electives for all Master of Arts in Worship Leadership students |
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Designated electives for all students wishing to pursue doctoral studies |
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Required elective for all Master of Arts in Worship Leadership BGCT
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