Skip to Main Content

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

Download as PDF

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

Program Description

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 Christs kingdom, students will have the opportunity to combine classical graduate theological education with practical ministry training.

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 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.

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

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:

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

Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:

Select a program 12-hour concentration and complete the required courses.* (Concentrations are listed on the single degree plan.)

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. The Worship Praxis courses are offered in an intensive format on the DBU main campus, except for WORS6325 and WORS6329.

Completion requirement

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 requisites)

Completion requirement

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

course

Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.