| 9-18 | Credit Hours | 3-6 Classes |
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The Graduate Certificate and Advanced Graduate Certificate in Biblical Worship is designed for persons who wish to prepare for worship and church music ministry positions but who desire a more extensive biblical, historical, and theological focus.
This program is designed to prepare persons for leading worship ministry in churches as well as careers in denominational or institutional work.
Students pursuing Worship with the Southern M.Div. may complete a 9 hour Graduate Certificate, or an 18 hour Advanced Graduate Certificate en route to their degree.
Choose any courses totaling 9 hours. Students pursuing the Advanced Graduate Certificate will choose courses totaling 18 hours:
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| 40200 | Introduction to Biblical Worship | 3 |
| 40605 | History of Christian Worship and Song | 3 |
| 40610 | Worship Ministry as Discipleship | 3 |
| 40615 | Guiding the Worship Ministry | 3 |
| 40625 | Leading Worship Ensembles1 | 3 |
| 40670 | Songwriting for Worship Leaders | 3 |
| 40620 | Worship Leadership and Design | 3 |
| 40635 | Technology for Music and Worship Ministry | 3 |
| 50002 | Worship Musicianship II2 | 3 |
| 52700, 55100, 57100 | Private Music Study3 | 1 |
| 50770, 50780, 50985, 58120, 58130 | Worship Ensemble3 | 1 |
The Graduate Certificate and Advanced Graduate Certificate in Biblical Worship will prepare students for worship and church music ministry positions.
Graduate Certificates are only open to M.Div. students. Every M.Div. at Southern Seminary combines a robust core of biblical and theological studies plus missions, evangelism, and ministry courses to ensure students are prepared for a variety of ministry roles.
Graduate Certificates are open to M.Div. students or alumni.
While it is not required that students have a background in music, it is recommended. All students will have assessments during their first semester to determine skill level. Students showing deficiencies in a skill will be required to take courses for additional training.
Students may apply for the Master of Divinity with an accredited bachelor’s degree (in any field/major). It is not required that applicants have an academic background in biblical or ministry studies.
Click here to learn more or start your application.
Graduate Certificates are meant to prepare students for specific ministry roles in conjunction with the Master of Divinity. Therefore, only students enrolled in the M.Div. may pursue Graduate Certificates.
Students who already hold a M.Div. degree may apply for and pursue additional Graduate Certificates.
The following students are eligible to apply for and pursue stand-alone Graduate Certificates:
The application for Graduate Certificates comprises of:
Yes. Students will work closely with Department of Biblial Worship staff via digital communication for assessments, exams, etc.
Access academic advising, writing assistance, language tutoring and more as a Southern Seminary online or on-campus student.
With multiple course delivery options you’ll find classes that fit around your schedule.
We are committed to making your education affordable. Our Financial Aid office can connect you with institutional & outside sources of aid.
Preparing students for local church ministry that is gospel-centered, musically relevant, and ministry-focused.
Opportunities include:
