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

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 to 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. Click here to download form.

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Master of Arts in

Worship Leadership

15 hours Common Required Curriculum

 3 hours Required Practicum

 6 hours Required MATS Courses

 6 hours Required MAWL Courses used

             as MATS Electives

12 hours MATS Concentration

 6 hours Required MAWL Courses

12 hours MAWL Concentration

60 hours TOTAL Dual Degree

15 hours Common Required Curriculum

 3 hours Required Practicum

12 hours Required MAWL Courses

 

12 hours MAWL Concentration

 6 hours Required MATS Courses

12 hours MATS Concentration

60 hours TOTAL Dual Degree

Common Required Curriculum (15 Credit Hours)

Required Practicum (3 hours)

Required MATS Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Required MAWL Courses (12 Credit Hours)

MATS 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 Scriptures
Choose any four of the following

Christian Heritage
Choose any four of the following
THEO 5317 Baptist Heritage and Polity
THEO 6311 Issues in Early Christianity
THEO 6312 Issues in Medieval Christianity
THEO 6313 Issues in Reformation Studies
THEO 6314 Issues in American Christianity
THEO 6315 Issues in Contemporary Christianity
THEO 6318 Issues in Baptist Studies
THEO 6332 First Century Christianity
THEO 6350 Christian Ethics
THEO 6355 Philosophy of Religion
MAGL 5335 Biographies of Outstanding Missionaries
MAGL 5352 History of East Asian Philosophy and Religion

Christian Ministry

 

MAWL CONCENTRATION OPTIONS (12 Credit Hours)

There are three concentration options for students in the MAWL 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 MAWL 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, fi the courses meet the waiver criteria.

The Communication Ministry concentration consists of:

MACE 6360 Communication Strategies for Ministry
MAWL 6314 Worship Technology
And select two of the following:
MACE 6361 Writing and Editing for Christian Publishing
MACE 6362 Christian Public Relations and Marketing for Ministry
COMA 6321 Strategic Communication for Organizations
COMA 6322 Communication Campaigns

The Worship Ministry concentration consists of:

MACM 6309 Shepherding in the 21st Century

And any three MACE/MACH/MACM/MAGL/MAST/MATS/MAWL elective courses in the student's area of interest upon approval of the director.

The Worship Music * concentration consists of:

MAWL 5312 Worship Songwriting and Arranging
MAWL 5315 Vocal and Instrumental Techniques in Worship
MAWL 6314 Worship Technology
MAWL 6319 Rehearsal Techniques for Worship Ensembles

*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 MAWL 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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