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Master of Worship Arts

California Baptist University

Riverside, United States
2 years
English
Hybrid
Master

About the program

A hybrid online-intensive master's for worship leaders, completed in one to two years.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core concepts and methods in Worship Arts. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
not verified university learning objectives.

Career outcomes

Songwriter
Worship leader
Musician
Music teacher
Minister of music
Arranger
Music director
Worship pastor
Private instructor
Composer
Performer

Curriculum

34 units in a hybrid online-intensive cohort format
completed in up to two years. Courses include Contemporary Issues in Worship and Ministry
Theology and History of Worship and Musical Expression and Arts in Worship.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with 2.75 cumulative or last 60/90 unit GPA; 500-word statement of purpose or interview; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 83
IELTS 6.0
PTE 58 or Duolingo 125); ENG123 or ESL094 in the first semester; some programmes set extra requirements.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university (baccalaureate); statement of purpose (500 words) or interview; some programmes (athletic training, nursing) have their own file deadlines

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 83
IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.0)
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 125 (no subscore below 115)
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport
prior degree certificate
academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
and a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Worship Arts. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$16,295 USD
Application fee	$45 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Riverside Campus
Faculty or school	School of Performing Arts
Department	Department of Worship Arts
Teaching language	English
Credit value	34
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.