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A graduate worshipping: Pursue a Master of Divinity in Theology & Ministry (M.Div.) in Worship and Media degree at Regent University.

M.Div. in Theology & Ministry – Worship & Media

Brace for Visual Impact

Let your God-given creativity speak volumes. Regent’s online and partially on-campus Master of Divinity in Theology & Ministry – Worship & Media degree equips you to cultivate a Spirit-led worship experience by combining music, media, and creative storytelling. You’ll develop biblical approaches to worship and learn how to access the tools and technology you need to support authentic worship.

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June 19, 2023
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Broaden Your Impact

Explore biblical theology, corporate worship models, and pastoral skills to help you expand the reach of your worship leadership.

Lead Confidently

Apply balanced reasoning informed by Scripture and develop solutions to ministry challenges.

Pursue Academic Excellence

Experience Regent, ranked among top national universities by U.S. News & World Report, 2022.

Learn from Top Scholars & Practitioners

Faculty include pioneers in Christian history, biblical studies, and Renewal theology.

Presented from a Christian perspective, this degree is supported by our respected faculty in Virginia Beach.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

The Master of Divinity in Theology & Ministry (M.Div.) at Regent University is accredited by The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).

On completing the M.Div. in Theology & Ministry – Worship & Media degree program, you can:

Career Opportunities

  • Director of Worship
  • Pastor/Campus Ministry
  • Christian Educator
  • Preparation for the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) or other terminal degrees
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Higher median usual weekly earnings for workers with a master's degree versus a bachelor's degree U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019
Application of digital tools and technology to ministry including website development, blogging, social networks, audio/video streaming and email newsletters. Develops skills to effectively integrate digital online media content for ministry settings such as pastoral ministry, worship, evangelism, missions, marketplace ministry and others.
The worship leader as a catalyst for spiritual development and effectiveness in ministry. Focuses on effective leadership, corporate worship expression and experience, and missional application in ministry settings.
Nature, forms and functions of worship in Scripture and their contemporary relevance. Emphasizes the expression of worship in ministry as a fundamental source for personal and congregational transformation.
Worship and liturgical forms based on Scripture, testimony, and spontaneous expressions through the Holy Spirit. Explores songwriting for the church and creative expression in worship arts and their implementation in the church.
Creative forms of worship that provide opportunities to encounter God. Includes liturgical development, current trends, and worship curating. Emphasis is on practical implementation of transformational worship in ministry settings.
Worship team management including planning, platform, and personal communication skills. The use of digital aids in worship planning and overview of interface between worship and sound, lighting and visual arts.

2022-23 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All new students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

SessionSemester Check-InSession Start Date
Session AFriday, August 12Monday, August 22
Session MFriday, September 9Monday, September 19
Session BFriday, October 14Monday, October 24
Session CWednesday, January 4Monday, January 9
Session TFriday, January 27Monday, February 6
Session DFriday, March 3Monday, March 13
Session EFriday, April 28Monday, May 8
Session FFriday, June 9Monday, June 19

Admissions Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial College Transcripts

  • Email your unofficial college transcripts to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Unofficial Transcripts.
  • Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.
  • International transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

  • Email a photo of your government-issued ID to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Government ID.
  • Please note that all items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Part-Time Students

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)$5306$3,180
Master of Divinity (MDiv)$5306$3,180
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)$5306$3,180
Master of Theology (ThM)$6703$2,010
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)$6703$2,010
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)$6703$2,010

Full-Time Students

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)$5309$4,770
Master of Divinity (MDiv)$5309$4,770
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)$5309$4,770
Master of Theology (ThM)$6706$4,020
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)$6706$4,020
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)$6706$4,020

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$850
University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

PART-TIME STUDENTS

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)$5156$3,090
Master of Divinity (MDiv)$5156$3,090
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)$5156$3,090
Master of Theology (ThM)$6703$2,010
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)$6703$2,010
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)$6703$2,010

Full-Time Students

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)$5159$4,635
Master of Divinity (MDiv)$5159$4,635
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)$5159$4,635
Master of Theology (ThM)$6706$4,020
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)$6706$4,020
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)$6706$4,020

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$800 (Fall & Spring)
$650 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)$650

*Rates are subject to change at any time.

Estimated Cost of Attendance: View the estimated cost of attendance to see an example of the total cost of tuition and fees.

“It’s tough being a student when you’re older but [Regent] had so much flexibility and understanding that enabled me to pursue my degree.”

Ed Lee, M.A., 2017 Practical Theology

“Regent served as a place for acquiring a top-quality academic experience.”

Preston Braswell, M.Div., 2020 Senior Admissions Counselor, School of Law, Regent University

“All the professors at Regent are truly gracious and willing to talk to you and help you — even if it's not class-related. They treat their job like it's their calling. Through them, I learned to care for people like a pastor would.”

Derek Hirtz, M.Div., 2015

“As a husband, father and entrepreneur, I continually change hats. Regent University helped me juggle it all.”

Phillip Wyman, 2016