Master of Arts in Theological Studies/Master of Arts in Worship Studies

USA

What will I learn?

Master of Arts in Theological Studies/Master of Arts in Worship Studies

DUAL DEGREE

The dual degree program Master of Arts in Theological Studies and Master of Arts in Worship Studies provides Christ-centered graduate-level education to prepare servant leaders for Christian ministry. Students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the areas of worship leadership ministries; and in biblical, historical, theological, and practical ministry studies. By educating their minds and kindling their hearts in a manner that promotes a life of service for Christ's kingdom, students will have the opportunity to combine classical graduate theological education with practical ministry training.

ADMISSION

In order to pursue a Dual Master's Degree program, the applicant must apply to, meet the existing admission requirements for, and be accepted into each of the master's degrees which comprise the dual degree program.

Note: Church Membership Requirement (for admission into Master's Ministry Degrees, Advanced Ministry Certificate Programs, the EDD in Educational Leadership-all concentrations, and PHD in Leadership Studies' Ministry Concentration): Within the last 12 months, the applicant must have been an active member of a Christian church that holds Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and who holds solely the Old Testament and the New Testament as sacred Scripture.

Graduate School of Ministry Portfolio

Dallas Baptist University's Ministry Degree Programs seek to provide an academic experience that enables all candidates to engage and impact Christian Ministries of the 21st century. The Portfolio is designed to be an individualized collection of documents that represent the candidate's preparation for future ministry positions, demonstrating the candidate's ongoing knowledge, skills, and ministry experiences.

The Graduate School of Ministry provides candidates the opportunity for self-reflection through the compilation of documents in an electronic Portfolio. Documents in the Portfolio may include Signature Assignments, Resume, and Philosophy of Ministry among others.

Throughout the program, the candidate will collect designated documents and upload them to the Portfolio within Blackboard. The Portfolio will be used to assess development as the candidate proceeds through their designated ministry program. It is the candidate's responsibility to meet with their GSOM Program Director to discuss the Portfolio required documents prior to graduation.

PROGRAM REQUISITES

Old Testament Survey

New Testament Survey

Which department am I in?

Graduate School of Ministry

Study options

Full Time (60 Hours)

Tuition fees
$25,862.00 (21,82,079) per year
USD $1,334 per credit hour

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Graduate School of Ministry

Pilgrim Chapel,

3000 Mountain Creek Parkway,

DALLAS,

Texas,

75211, United States

Full Time (60 Hours)

Tuition fees
$25,862.00 (21,82,079) per year
USD $1,334 per credit hour

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2025

Venue

Graduate School of Ministry

Pilgrim Chapel,

3000 Mountain Creek Parkway,

DALLAS,

Texas,

75211, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a DOE recognized Institutional Accrediting Agency;

Evidence of sound moral character and compatibility with DBU's mission;

A likelihood of academic success as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in all previous coursework;

Two recommendation forms from non-family members;

A current professional resume.

Additional conditions of full admission may be specified by individual degree programs and/or the Master's Degrees Admission Committee.

English Proficiency Test Scores (good for 2 years after test date)

  • TOEFL - 79 (internet or paper)
  • IELTS (Academic) - Overall Band: 6.0 (No section band lower than 5.5)
  • PTE (Academic) - 53
  • CAE - 169
  • MET - 65
  • iTEP - 3.9
  • DET - 110 (No sub score lower than 90)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Dallas Baptist University

The university's mission is to develop servant leaders through a Christ-centered education.

  • Christian college with strong faith integration
  • Wide range of undergraduate and postgrad programs
  • Over 500 international students from 50 countries
  • Average class sizes of 16 with modern facilities