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Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Master of Arts in Worship Studies

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GR/GR (Dual Master's)MACM/MAWS

Program Description

The purpose of the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Master of Arts in Worship Studies dual degree program is to provide Christ-centered graduate-level education that will equip servant leaders for excellence in service in the fields of Christian Ministry and Worship Studies. The MA in Christian Ministry will focus on the interdisciplinary, theological, and practical nature of ministry preparation, while the MA in Worship Studies will focus on the essentials of worship leadership theory and practice for the 21st century.

Additional Program Information

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 Master of Arts in Worship Studies program is by audition only in consultation with the Program Director.

Admission Requirements for DBU Graduate Ministry Degrees in the Graduate School of Ministry

  • Applicants are required to have a staff member or church official from their church submit the "Church Membership Recommendation" form that is included in the application.

  • Since Dallas Baptist University is an unapologetically evangelical and Christ-centered institution, applicants are required to affirm their agreement with the following beliefs: The Old and New Testaments of the Bible alone are the divinely inspired, entirely trustworthy, and infallible Words of God. There is one God, eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who are the same substance and equal in power and glory. Salvation from sins is only possible by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, who alone is Savior and Lord.

Program Requisites

  • Old Testament Survey

  • New Testament Survey

Requisites 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.

Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Elective - Select two courses (6 hours) from the Graduate School of Ministry with approval of Program Director.

Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
AND

Select any three courses from the Graduate School of Ministry with approval of Academic Advisor.

Complete at least 1 of the following:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
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Complete ALL of the following Courses:
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Complete ALL of the following Courses:
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Complete ALL of the following Courses:
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Complete at least 3 of the following Courses:
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Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Select three courses (9 hours) from the Worship Praxis Course options listed on the program single degree plan and complete the required courses.

Completion requirement

TOTAL HOURS

24 hours

Required Shared Curriculum

18 hours

MA in Christian Ministry Required Curriculum

18 hours

MA in Worship Studies Required Curriculum

60 hours

TOTAL Dual Degree (excluding requisites)

Completion requirement

The following list of courses found in the above degree plan contain a field-based service-learning component.

course

course

Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.