Master of Arts in Music and Worship Leadership
The Master of Arts in Music and Worship Leadership is a research and practice-oriented degree designed to equip vocational worship pastors, church musicians, and other Christian workers who desire to develop advanced skills in academic research, understanding and application in the theological foundations for worship, worship leadership, musicianship, and professional administration.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES AND EQUIPMENT
REQUIREMENTS FOR MAMWL STUDENTS
Required technical competencies for the student in this program include proficiency in internet computer usage and in basic audio/video recording and transfer of AV files. Required technical equipment includes an internet-enabled computer (either PC or Mac) with adequate specifications for effective internet navigation, an internet connection, a web cam or other device for the purpose of recording, sending, receiving and viewing audio and video. MAMWL students will sign a statement verifying access to required technical equipment and a proficiency in required technical competencies.
Requirements
Core Requirements
| GR 501 | Introduction to Graduate Research | 3 |
| MS 610 | Music Internship | 3 |
| GR 682 | Comprehensive Examination and Thesis/Project Preparation | 0 |
AND Choose one of the following:
| MS 689 | Recital Project | 3 |
| MS 690 | Music and Worship Graduate Thesis | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Note: MAMWL students completing the degree with MS 690 must complete and defend the thesis within four semesters following registration for MS 690. Continuous enrollment must be maintained after MS 690 through the thesis continuation courses, GR 691-694, as needed.
Worship Leadership
| WL 501 | Biblical Foundations of Worship | 3 |
| WL 502 | History of Christian Music and Worship | 3 |
| WL 607 | Music and Worship Ministry Administration | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Musical Studies
| MS 502 | Vocal Pedagogy for the Church | 3 |
| MS 503 | Worship Service Leadership | 3 |
| MS 504 | Advanced Ensemble Leadership | 3 |
| MS 604 | Advanced Worship Ministry Techn nology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 30