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 Master’s Ministry Degrees, Advanced Ministry Certificate Programs, the EDD in Educational Leadership—all concentrations, and PHD in Leadership Studies’ Ministry Concentration): 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.

Graduate School of Ministry Portfolio

Dallas Baptist University’s Ministry Degree Programs seek to provide an academic experience that enables all candidates to engage and impact Christian Ministries of the 21st century. The Portfolio is designed to be an individualized collection of documents that represent the candidate’s preparation for future ministry positions, demonstrating the candidate’s ongoing knowledge, skills, and ministry experiences.   

The Graduate School of Ministry provides candidates the opportunity for self-reflection through the compilation of documents in an electronic Portfolio. Documents in the Portfolio may include Signature Assignments, Resume, and Philosophy of Ministry among others.  

Throughout the program, the candidate will collect designated documents and upload them to the Portfolio within Blackboard. The Portfolio will be used to assess development as the candidate proceeds through their designated ministry program.  It is the candidate’s responsibility to meet with their GSOM Program Director to discuss the Portfolio required documents prior to graduation.

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.

REQUIRED SHARED CURRICULUM - 24 hours (excluding requisites)

COURSE	CREDIT HOURS
Required Shared Curriculum	24
MINS 5302 - Ministry Research and Writing Across Media MINS 5303 - Foundations of Spiritual Life MINS 6305 - Ministry Mentorship (S-L)* THEO 5313 - Applied Hermeneutics THEO 6305 - Christian History and Heritage THEO 6306 - Systematic Theology 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 requisites)

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 requisites)

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 requisites)

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

Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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