MA in Worship Ministries

Purpose

The Master of Arts in Worship Ministries degree (MAWM) prepares students for leadership in the specialized area of worship ministry in the local church.

MAWM Degree Outcomes
Students graduating with a Master of Arts in Worship Ministries will be able to do following:

1. Demonstrate appropriate competencies in music theory, history, and literature

2. Demonstrate a high level of applied musical skill and performance discipline

3. Demonstrate administrative and leadership skill that is appropriate to worship and church music ministry

4. Integrate a Christian lifestyle with professional musical development

5. Demonstrate a balanced approach to the use of traditional and contemporary music styles.

Prerequisites

An undergraduate degree in music is advantageous, but not required, as a prerequisite for admission to the degree program. All incoming MAWM students must show proficiency in fundamental musical skills and are assessed by competency tests (see “Competency Test” information in the Course Description sections for a thorough explanation) upon entering the program.

Duration

The MAWM is designed to be completed by musically proficient students in two years of full-time study. Accordingly, the duration of this degree depends on the level of competency brought by the applicant in music theory and instrumental practice.

Location

Most courses for the degree are provided in an approved distance education program that provides access to appropriate resources of faculty, library, and a community of learners pursuing similar programs of study. However, some music courses are only offered on campus. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is approved for Comprehensive Distance Education and students are engaged in a community of learning online whereby faculty and students have opportunities for regular and substantive interaction.