The Master of Arts in Worship Leadership is a professional degree program that prepares persons for specialized ministry in local church worship leadership and is designed to provide the student a solid background in biblical studies and Christian life and thought, combined with a core of studies in the field of worship leadership. The program integrates theology with discipleship, worship, and leadership. Graduates of this program will be prepared for ministries in local church worship leadership and music ministry.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to demonstrate a growing, Christlike character and a sense of God’s calling to ministry.
• Students will be able to understand the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
• Students will be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
• Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
• Students will be able to demonstrate competence in worship leadership.

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses
31980	Written Communication (if required)	(2)
42490	Cooperative Program	(2)
Scripture and Interpretation (15 hours)
20200	Introduction to the Old Testament I	3
20220	Introduction to the Old Testament II	3
22100	Biblical Hermeneutics	3
22200	Introduction to the New Testament I	3
22220	Introduction to the New Testament II	3
Theology and Tradition (12 hours)
25100	Introduction to Church History I or
25120	Introduction to Church History II	3
27060	Systematic Theology I	3
27070	Systematic Theology II	3
27080	Systematic Theology III	3
Ministry and Proclamation (8 hours)
32100	Personal Evangelism	3
35040	Leadership and Family Ministry	3
40150	Personal Spiritual Disciplines	2
Worship Leadership Studies (24 hours)
40600	Foundations in Worship	3
40605	Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs	2
40610	Discipling Music Ministry I	2
40615	Discipling Music Ministry II	2
40620	Worship Leadership and Design	2
40625	Vocal Ensemble Leadership	2
40630	Worship Band Techniques	2
40635	Technology for Music and Worship Ministry	2
40680	Worship Band Lab: Guitar	1/2
40681	Worship Band Lab: Keyboard	1/2
40682	Worship Band Lab: Bass Guitar	1/2
40683	Worship Band Lab: Drum Set	1/2
41016	Integrative Seminar	1
	Applied Concentration (2 semesters/project)	4
	Ensembles (4 semesters)	0
Worship Leadership Field Education (2 hours)
40693	Worship Leadership Field Education: Leadership	1
40694	Worship Leadership Field Education: Current Trends	1
	M.A. Core	35
	Worship Leadership Studies/Field Education	26
Total                                                                                                                         (61)