Church Music M.Div. Specialization
Degree Overview
Vocational Calling
To be worship leaders and church staff members for ministry in local churches, especially for students with interest and training in church music.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Ted Williams (Program Supervisor)
Dr. Gregory A. Woodward (Program Coordinator/Advisor)
Program Requirements
Master of Divinity Core (45 hours)
Biblical Studies (18 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Interpreting the Old Testament 1 | 3 |
Interpreting the Old Testament 2 | 3 |
Interpreting the New Testament 1 | 3 |
Interpreting the New Testament 2 | 3 |
Hebrew 1 and Hebrew 2 Greek 1 and Greek 2 | 6 |
Theological/Historical Studies (15 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Systematic Theology 1 | 3 |
Systematic Theology 2 | 3 |
History of Christianity: Early-Medieval | 3 |
Baptist Heritage | 3 |
Choose ONE course from the following four options | |
Christian Ethics | 3 |
Applied Ministry Studies (12 hours) *
*One course from the Applied Ministry Studies section must be taken in a mentoring format.
course | hours |
|---|---|
Proclaiming the Bible (M) | 3 |
Evangelism (M) Christian Missions (M) | 3 |
Discipleship and Spiritual Formation (M) | 3 |
Pastoral Ministry (M) | 3 |
Worship Ministry Competency (18 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Theology of Worship | 3 |
Congregational Song in Corporate Worship | 3 |
Planning and Leading Worship | 3 |
Educational Principles of Church Music Ministries | 3 |
Worship Ministry Practicum | 3 |
History of Worship | 3 |
Musicianship Competency (16 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Choral Conducting and Techniques** | 3 |
Keyboard Competency in Church Music** | 2 |
Private Voice** | 3 |
Music in Theory and Practice | 3 |
Ensembles*** | 4 |
Comprehensive Exam | 1 |
Worship Leadership Final Project Portfolio | (no credit) |
Optional Concentration Area**** (Voice, Organ, Piano, Orchestral Instruments, Composition, Church Music Education, and Worship/Hymnology) | 6 |
Free Electives (6 hours)
course | hours | |
|---|---|---|
These electives may be taken in church music or in other disciplines. | 6 |
Total Required: 85 hours
Information related to placement exams, proficiencies, accelerated credit, and NASM music degree particulars are found both on the Master of Music in Church Music (MMCM) degree pages and the Church Music portion of Academic Divisions and Course Descriptions in this catalog. They can also be obtained by contacting the office of the Church Music Ministries Department.
(M) Indicates course is available in a mentoring format, as well as other formats.
*One course from the Applied Ministry Studies section must be taken in a mentoring format.
**Tested by Proficiency Exam. Upon successful completion of the Proficiency Exam, students may take any other non-required music course as electives.
***Among the 4 hours of required ensemble electives, 2 of these hours must be MUEN5107 Seminary Chorus.
****Optional Concentration Area: Students may request the option of presenting a recital in applied areas of study. This option requires an audition, approval of the music faculty, and completion of 6 hours of study.