Master of Divinity with a Concentration in Worship Leadership
School of Church Music and Worship
Master of Divinity 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
- 85 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 | ||
| Hermeneutics | BIBST 3203 | 3 |
| 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 Greek I and Biblical Greek II OR Hebrew I and Hebrew II | GREEK 3313 and GREEK 3323 OR HEBRW 4313 and HEBRW 4323 | 6 |
| Theological Studies | ||
| CHURCH HISTORY SELECTIVE | CHOOSE 1: | 3 |
| - Church History I | CHAHT 3103 | |
| - Church History II | CHAHT 3113 | |
| Baptist Heritage | 3 | |
| Systematic Theology I | 3 | |
| Systematic Theology II | 3 | |
| PHILOSOPHY SELECTIVE | CHOOSE 1: | 3 |
| - Philosophy of Religion | PHILO 4313 | |
| - Christian Apologetics | PHILO 4373 | |
| - Christian Worldview and Cultural Engagement | ETHIC 4323 | |
| Pastoral/Ministry Studies | ||
| Introduction to Expository Preaching | PRCHG 3313 or WOMST 4043* | 3 |
| MINISTRY SELECTIVES | CHOOSE 1: | 3 |
| - Pastoral Ministry | PASMIN 3313 or WOMIN 4223* | |
| - Advanced Expository Preaching (2-hour course)** | PRCHG 3322 or WOMST 4072* | |
| - Principles of Biblical Counseling | CNSLN 3203 | |
| - Church Leadership and Administration | SWBTS 3503 | |
| - Strategies for Disciple Making | EDMIN 3053 | |
| CHOOSE 1: | 3 | |
| - Contemporary Evangelism | EVANG 3303 | |
| - Introduction to Missiology | MISSN 3363 | |
| Spiritual Formation 1 | SPFRM 3101 | 1 |
| Writing and Research | SWBTS 1300 | 0 |
Total Hours
85
* Female students complete WOMST courses as listed in lieu of the required PRCHG/PAMSN courses.
** If chosen an additional course (1-3 hours) will be needed to reach the total hours for the program.
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