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Master of Arts in Theological Studies and Master of Arts in Worship Leadership
Dual Degree Program

Stephen M. Stookey , Ph.D., M.A. in Theological Studies Director

Jim Lemons, Ph.D. , M.A. in Worship Leadership Director

The Master of Arts in Theological Studies/Master of Arts in Worship Leadership dual degree program provides Christ-centered graduate level education to prepare servant leaders for Christian ministry. Students will have opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the areas of worship leadership ministries; and in biblical, historical, theological, and practical ministry studies. By educating their minds and kindling their hearts in a manner that promotes a life of service for Christ's kingdom, students will have opportunity to combine classical graduate theological education with practical ministry training.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In order to pursue a Dual Master's Degree program, the applicant must apply to, meet the existing admission requirements for, and be accepted into each of the master's degrees which comprise the dual degree program.  

PREREQUISITES (6 Credit Hours)

Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Above courses completed either prior to enrollment or during the first academic year

Note:  Church Membership Requirement (for Admission into the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies’ Ministry Concentration, Master’s Ministry Degrees, and Advanced Ministry Certificate Programs): Within the last 12 months the applicant must have been an active member of a Christian church that holds Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and who holds solely the Old Testament and the New Testament as sacred Scripture. Click for Church Membership form.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Required Common Curriculum (15 Credit Hours)

Required Practicum (3 hours)

Required M.A. in Theological Studies Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Required M.A. in Worship Leadership Courses (12 Credit Hours)

M.A. in THEOLOGICAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION OPTIONS (12 Credit Hours)
Choose one of the following concentrations for the M.A. in Theological Studies degree and take four courses that complete the requirements.

Christian Ministry

M.A. in WORSHIP LEADERSHIP CONCENTRATION OPTIONS (12 Credit Hours)

There are three concentration options for students in the M.A. in Worship Leadership program:

• Communication Ministry

• Worship Ministry

• Worship Music

Each concentration consists of four courses (12 hours). Students may be able to transfer up to 12 hours from an accredited master’s program upon approval. 

All graduate worship leadership students are required to complete the prerequisite M.A. in Worship Leadership Concentration Foundational Requirements for the appropriate concentration of study through undergraduate courses.

Students who have not completed appropriate undergraduate courses will be required to complete all foundational courses prior to full acceptance into the program. Students who have completed appropriate course work may have any (or all) of the prerequisite foundational courses waived, if the courses meet the waiver criteria.

The Communication Ministry concentration consists of:

The Worship Ministry concentration consists of:

The Worship Music * concentration consists of:

*The Worship Music concentration requires the completion of an undergraduate degree in Music, Music Business, or comparable experience in the music field. Students wishing to undertake this concentration without an undergraduate degree in the discipline of music may complete the M.A. in Worship Leadership Worship Music Foundational Courses prior to entering this concentration upon approval of the program director.

(S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.

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Dual Master's Degrees

	M.A. in Children's Ministry / M.A. in Christian Ministry
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / M.A. in Counseling
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / Master of Liberal Arts
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Christian Ministry
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Counseling
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Global Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Christian Education / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Communication
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Global Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Student Ministry
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Communication / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Communication / M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
	M.A. in Communication / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Communication / M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.A. in Communication / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Global Leadership / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Global Ministry / M.A. in Student Ministry
	M.A. in Global Leadership / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Global Leadership / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Global Leadership / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Management / M.A. in Student Ministry
	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	M.A. in Student Ministry / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Student Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Student Ministry/M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.A. in Student Ministry/M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Teaching / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Theological Studies / M.A. in Worship Leadership
	Master of Business Administration / M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
	Master of Business Administration / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction / M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
	M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction / M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / M.Ed. in School Counseling
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / M.Ed. in Special Education
	M.Ed. in Higher Education / M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language / M.Ed. in Special Education

Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Degrees

	B.A. Early Childhood - Grade 6 Generalist/M.Ed. Reading and English as a Second Language
	B.A. 4-8 English Language Arts and Reading Certification/M.Ed. Reading and English as a Second Language
	B.A./B.S. Early Childhood - Grade 6 Generalist Certification/M.A. Teaching
	B.A./B.S. Early Childhood - Grade 6 Generalist Certification/M.Ed. Special Education
	B.A./B.S. Christian Studies (Applied Ministry)/M.A. Children's Ministry
	B.A./B.S. Christian Studies (Applied Ministry)/M.A. Christian Education
	B.A./B.S. Christian Studies (Applied Ministry)/M.A. Christian Ministry
	B.A./B.S. Christian Studies (Applied Ministry)/M.A. Global Leadership
	B.A./B.S. Christian Studies (Applied Ministry)/M.A. Student Ministry
	B.A./B.S. Christian Studies (Applied Ministry)/M.A. Worship Leadership
	B.A./B.S. in Communication (Communication Theory)/M.A. in Communication
	B.A./B.S. Kinesiology/M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	B.A./B.S. Music Business/MBA
	BAS Christian Ministries/M.A. Children's Ministry
	BBA Accounting /MBA Accounting
	BBA Finance /MBA Finance
	BBA Management/MBA Management
	BBA Music Business/MBA
	BBS Business Administration/MBA
	BBS Management/MBA Management

 

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