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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
Robert Brooks , D.M.A., 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
For Academic Admission Requirements, obtain an
Admission Requirement Sheet from the program office.
PREREQUISITES (6 Credit Hours)
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Above courses completed either prior to enrollment or during the first academic year
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
15 hours Shared Core Curriculum
21 hours Required Core
Courses
12 hours M.A. in Theological Studies Concentration
12 hours M.A. in Worship Leadership Concentration
60 Total Hours
Shared Core Curriculum (15 Credit Hours)
Required Core Courses (21 Credit Hours)
*(S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component. Students may substitute THEO 6391 Advanced Research in Christian
Scriptures (S-L), THEO 6392 Advanced Research in Christian Heritage (S-L), or THEO 6393 Christian
Ministry Practicum (S-L) with advisor's approval.
MAWL Concentration (12 Credit Hours)
Choose one of the following concentrations for the M.A. in Worship Leadership degree and take four courses that complete the
requirements.
General Studies
The concentration consists of any four Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership
elective courses in the student's area of interest.
Communication Ministry
The concentration consists of the following four elective courses:
| MACE 6360 |
Communication Strategies for Ministry |
| MACE 6361 |
Writing and Editing for Christian Publishing |
| MACE 6362 |
Christian Public Relations and Marketing for Ministry |
| MAWL 6314 |
Visual and Media Arts in Worship |
Contemporary Worship Ministry
The concentration consists of the following four elective courses:
| MAWL 6314 |
Visual and Media Arts in Worship |
| MAWL 5307 |
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs/Contemporary Song Writing Focus |
| MAWL 6318 |
Contemporary Trends in Worship Expressions |
| MAWL 6319 |
Praise Team Dynamics and Development |
MATS Concentration
(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
| THEO 6321 |
Biblical Backgrounds |
| THEO 6322 |
Old Testament Readings: Pentateuch |
| THEO 6323 |
Old Testament Readings: Prophets |
| THEO 6324 |
Old Testament Readings: Psalms and Wisdom Lit. |
| THEO 6332 |
First Century Christianity |
| THEO 6333 |
New Testament Readings: Synoptic Gospels |
| THEO 6334 |
New Testament Readings: Johannine Literature |
| THEO 6335 |
New Testament Readings: Pauline Epistles |
| THEO 6336 |
New Testament Readings: General Epistles |
Christian Heritage
Choose any four of the following
| 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 6317 |
Baptist History and Polity |
| 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 6309 |
Worship and Pastoral Care |
| MAWL 6316 |
Worship Theology for Contemporary Ministry |
| THEO 6360 |
Proclamation |
| Select one of the following courses |
| MACE 6301 |
Introduction to Christian Education |
| MACE 6322 |
Introduction to Christian Counseling |
| MAGL 5330 |
Introduction to Missiology |
| THEO 6317 |
Baptist History and Polity |
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