| 54 | Credit Hours | 18 Classes |
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| 2 | Years to Complete | |
| $310 | Per Credit Hour | Learn more |
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| Next Start Date | December 2 | |
The Master of Arts in Worship Leadership is a professional degree program that prepares men and women for specialized ministry in local church worship leadership. This degree is designed to provide students with a solid background in biblical studies combined with practical experience in the field of worship leadership.
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 40650 | Worship Assessment | (0) |
| Total | (0) | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit 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 |
| 27060 | Systematic Theology I: Theological Prolegomena, and the Nature and Works of God | 3 |
| 27070 | Systematic Theology II: Christ, Salvation, and the Holy Spirit | 3 |
| 27080 | Systematic Theology III: Baptist Theology of Scripture and the Church, and Eschatology | 3 |
| 32100 | Personal Evangelism & Devotion | 3 |
| Total | 27 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 40620 | Worship Leadership and Design | 3 |
| 40625 | Leading Worship Ensembles | 3 |
| Worship Portfolio | 0 | |
| Worship/Music Electives2 | 6 | |
| Total | 24 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 3 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| 42490 | The Cooperative Program4 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | |
Total Master of Arts in Worship Leadership: 54
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| 28999 | Thesis Research and Writing (if required) | +2 |
The M.A. in Worship Leadership will prepare students for worship and church music ministry positions.
Students who are serving (or plan to serve) in full-time ministry are encouraged to consider the Master of Divinity program, as it contains a more robust core of bible, theology, and ministry training.
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 with an accredited bachelor’s degree (in any field/major) are eligible to apply for this concentration. It is not required that applicants have an academic background in biblical or ministry studies.
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Yes. Students with previous divinity credit may be able to transfer their credit into programs at Southern Seminary. See our Transfer Credit page for more information.
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:
