Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Worship Leadership
School of Church Music and Worship
Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Worship Leadership
Training leaders in musical excellence and ministry experience
The Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Worship Leadership (MDivWL) combines robust theological study with competency-based skill development in the areas of music and worship.
Degree Highlights:
- MDivWL available residentially with theology classes available residentially and online
- 86 hours
- Includes biblical, theological, Great Commission, and educational ministry studies
- Prepares for church leadership
At Southwestern Seminary, ministry training includes both classroom learning and hands-on experience. Because of this, all students in the School of Church Music and Worship are required to minister in the music program of a local church or organization during the time they are enrolled in their degree programs.
Entrance Requirements
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Students must demonstrate basic competencies in the following areas: applied instrument or voice, conducting, music history, and music theory and musicianship. These competencies may be demonstrated by transcript evidence, completion of an undergraduate degree in music or the equivalent, and/or by placement examinations. If needed, all leveling courses may be completed through the School of Church Music and Worship.
Grades
MDivWL students must maintain an overall grade point average of 2.00.
Time Limit
The degree must be completed within a period of seven years from the time of admission. Extensions may be granted to students who are serving in an international mission field.
Degree Requirements
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE NUMBER | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | ||
| Old Testament I | OLDTS 3313 | 3 |
| Old Testament II | OLDTS 3323 | 3 |
| New Testament I | NEWTS 3313 | 3 |
| New Testament II | NEWTS 3323 | 3 |
| Biblical Hebrew I | HEBRW 4313 | 3 |
| Biblical Greek I | GREEK 3313 | 3 |
| Greek or Hebrew II | GREEK 3323 or HEBRW 4323 | 3 |
| Biblical Hermeneutics | BIBST 3203 | 3 |
| Theological Studies | ||
| Systematic Theology I | SYSTH 3053 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology II | SYSTH 3063 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology III | SYSTH 3073 | 3 |
| Spiritual Formation | SPFRM 3022 | 2 |
| Baptist Heritage | BPTST 3203 | 3 |
| Great Commission and Educational Ministry Studies | ||
| Christian Leadership | EDMIN 3043 | 3 |
| Contemporary Evangelism or Introduction to Missiology | EVANG 3303 or MSSN 3363 | 6 |
| Select two: | 6 | |
| Strategies for Disciple-making | EDMIN 3053 | |
| Introduction to Expository Preaching * (WOMST 4043 Introduction to Expository Teaching) | PRCHG 3313 * | |
| Principles of Biblical Counseling | CNSLN 3203 | |
| Biblical Anthropology & Discipleship | EDMIN 3003 | |
| Foundations for Bible Teaching | EDMIN 3033 | |
| Family Ministry and the Church | EDMIN 3063 |
Total Hours
86
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