Master of Divinity with

Worship Leadership

The Worship Leadership track equips students to provide biblical leadership in the worship ministries of the local church.

All general admissions requirements for the Seminary must be met. An undergraduate music degree is not required, though a certain proficiency in music is required to complete the degree. The student’s proficiency in music will be evaluated by the faculty for the purpose of recommending an individualized program of study.

As part of the Worship Ministry track, students must also demonstrate the skills necessary to lead worship through music, including (1) vocal skills for leading congregational singing and (2) instrumental skills in guitar or piano. Instruction is available to prepare for competency and to further develop musical skills for worship ministry.

Options for the Program:

  • Available as Distance Learning

  • On-Campus

At a Glance

  • 72

    mdiv hours

  • 15

    worship ministry hours

  • 87

    total hours

Program Courses

Requirements

Master of Divinity Core

Intro to Seminary

  • SEM 5000 – Introduction to Seminary Education

Biblical Studies

  • NTS 5110 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels
  • NTS 5120 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation
  • OTS 5110 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets
  • OTS 5120 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings

Greek

  • GRK 5110 – Biblical Greek for Ministry I
  • GRK 5120 – Biblical Greek for Ministry II

Hebrew

  • HEB 5110 – Biblical Hebrew for Ministry I
  • HEB 5120 – Biblical Hebrew for Ministry II

Theological Studies

  • ETH 5100 – Introduction to Christian Ethics
  • PHI 5100 – Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics
  • THE 6110 – Christian Theology I
  • THE 6120 – Christian Theology II

Christian History

  • HIS 5110 – Church History I: Patristic, Medieval, and Pre-Reformation
  • HIS 5120 – Church History II: Reformation and Modern
  • HIS 5130 – Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity

Bible Exposition

Select either the PRS or the CED sequence:

  • PRS 6100 – Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation
  • PRS 6500 – Bible Exposition II: Communication and Delivery
  • CED 6300 – Bible Exposition for Ministry to Women I
  • CED 6310 – Bible Exposition for Ministry to Women II

Hermeneutics

  • BTI 5100 – Hermeneutics

Ministry Studies

  • BCO 5500 – Biblical Counseling
  • EVA 5150 – Disciplemaking: Personal Evangelism and Discipleship
  • MIS 5100 – Christian Missions: Principles and Practice

Leadership Selective

Select one of the following courses:

  • PMN 6500 – Pastoral Ministry and Leadership
  • PMN 6730 – Christian Leadership

Practicum Selective

Select one of the following courses:

  • MIS 6901 – Missions Practicum
  • MIS 6990 – Practicum in International Missions: [Location of trip]
  • MIS 6991 – Practicum in North American Missions: [Location of trip]
  • PMN 7900 – Mentored Internship

Electives

Select any three hours of graduate-level credit (5000, 6000, or 7000 level courses).

 

Worship Ministry

Worship Ministry

  • MUS 6673 – Music for Worship
  • PHI 6520 – Christianity, Culture and the Arts
  • PMN 6545 – Ministry of Worship
  • WOR 7510 – Introduction to Christian Worship

Elective

Select any one graduate-level course:

  • ***5***
  • ***6***
  • ***7***

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