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Master of Arts in Theological Studies/Master of Arts in Worship Studies

DUAL DEGREE

The dual degree program Master of Arts in Theological Studies and Master of Arts in Worship Studies provides Christ-centered graduate-level education to prepare servant leaders for Christian ministry. Students will have the 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 the opportunity to combine classical graduate theological education with practical ministry training.

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.

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 THEOLOGICAL STUDIES REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 18 hours (excluding prerequisites)

course

Credit hours

Required Curriculum

18

THEO 5307 - Old Testament Literature and Interpretation
THEO 5308 - New Testament Literature and Interpretation
Select a
MA in Theological Studies 12-hour concentration and complete the required courses.
(Concentration courses are listed on the single degree plan.)

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

course

Credit hours

Required Curriculum

18

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.
The Worship Praxis courses are offered in an intensive format on the DBU main campus.

TOTAL HOURS

24 hours

Required Shared Curriculum

18 hours

MA in Theological Studies 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

Find course descriptions by category under the Graduate Course Descriptions section in the navigation panel.