Master of Arts in Discipleship/Master of Arts in Worship Studies

DUAL DEGREE

The purpose of the dual Master of Arts in Discipleship and Master of Arts in Worship Studies degree program is to provide Christ-centered graduate-level education to prepare servant leaders for the practical ministry of worship and ministry leadership by integrating theologically sound studies and experience in worship leadership with a strong foundation in biblical, historical, and practical studies in developing authentic disciples through the ministry of the local church.

ADMISSION

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.

Admission into the MA in Worship Studies program is by audition only in consultation with the Program Director.

Note: Church Membership Requirement (for admission into the EDD in Educational Leadership—all concentrations, PHD 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.

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey

Prerequisites may be met with equivalent courses from another institution or from a passing grade on the GSOM Old Testament and New Testament equivalency exams and do not count toward degree completion.

REQUIRED SHARED CURRICULUM - 24 hours (excluding prerequisites)

course	Credit hours
Required Shared Curriculum	24
DISC 5302 - Biblical Servant Leadership GSOM 6310 - Ministry Mentorship (S-L)* THEO 5313 - Applied Hermeneutics THEO 6305 - Christian History and Heritage THEO 6306 - Systematic Theology WORS 6303 - Spiritual Formation and Worship Electives - Select two courses (6 hours) from the Graduate School of Ministry with approval of Program Director.

MA IN DISCIPLESHIP REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 18 hours (excluding prerequisites)

course	Credit hours
Required Curriculum	18
DISC 6301 - Christian Education in the Local Church DISC 6302 - Biblical Strategies for Discipleship DISC 6304 - Principles for Bible Teaching Select a MA in Discipleship 9-hour track and complete the required courses. (Tracks are listed on the single degree plan.)

MA IN WORSHIP STUDIES REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 18 hours (excluding prerequisites)

course	Credit hours
WORS 5307 - History of Worship Song WORS 5309 - Worship Life: Education and Administration WORS 6316 - Worship Theology for Contemporary Ministry Select three courses (9 hours) from the Worship Praxis Course options listed on the single degree plan and complete the required courses.	18

TOTAL HOURS
24 hours	Required Shared Curriculum
18 hours	MA in Discipleship Required Curriculum
18 hours	MA in Worship Studies Required Curriculum
60 hours	TOTAL Dual Degree (excluding prerequisites)

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

Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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