Master of Arts in Christian Counseling/Master of Arts in Worship Studies
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM
The purpose of the dual Master of Arts in Christian Counseling and Master of Arts in Worship Studies degree program is to provide Christ-centered graduate-level education to prepare servant leaders for the practical ministry of Christian counseling and worship by integrating a theological and counseling foundation with a strong foundation in biblical, historical, and practical studies in developing authentic disciples through the ministry of the local church.
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.
Admission into the MA in Worship Studies program is by audition only in consultation with the Program Director.
Note: Church Membership Requirement (for admission into the Master’s Ministry Degrees, Advanced Ministry Certificate Programs, 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.
PROGRAM REQUISITES
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
General Psychology
Requisites may be met with equivalent courses from another institution or from a passing grade on the GSOM Old Testament and New Testament equivalency exams and do not count toward degree completion.
REQUIRED SHARED CURRICULUM - 24 hours (excluding requisites)
course | Credit hours |
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Required Shared Curriculum | 24 |
MINS 5302 - Ministry Research and Writing Across Media MINS 5303 - Foundations of Spiritual Life MINS 6305 - Ministry Mentorship (S-L) THEO 5313 - Applied Hermeneutics |
MA IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELING REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 18 hours (excluding requisites)
Credit hours | |
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Required Curriculum | 18 |
COUN 5312 - Counseling Theories and Techniques or MACC 6304 - Contemporary Christian Counseling Theories | |
Recommended Courses: (Elective - 3 hours) MAEML 5310 - Small Group Ministry Design and Practice |
MA IN WORSHIP STUDIES REQUIRED CURRICULUM - 18 hours (excluding requisites)
course | Credit hours |
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Required Curriculum | 18 |
WORS 5308 - History of Christian Worship |
TOTAL HOURS | |
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24 hours | Required Shared Curriculum |
18 hours | MA in Christian Counseling Required Curriculum |
18 hours | MA in Worship Studies Required Curriculum |
60 hours | TOTAL Dual Degree (excluding requisites) |
(S-L)=Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.
Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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