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Hands raised during an event at the chapel: Pursue a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry – Worship and Media degree at Regent University.

M.A. in Christian Ministry – Worship & Media

Fuel the Fire

Use your creative talents to lead others to Christ. Our online Master of Arts in Christian Ministry – Worship & Media degree can equip you to cultivate a Spirit-led worship experience by combining music, media, and biblical theology of worship. You can develop creative approaches to worship and learn how to access the tools and technology you need to support authentic worship in contemporary contexts.

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May 6, 2024
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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.

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.

The M.A. in Christian Ministry 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.A. in Christian Ministry – Worship & Media degree, you can:

  • Integrate sound biblical theology into authentic worship.
  • Lead an effective worship team.
  • Develop meaningful and purposeful liturgy.

Career Opportunities

  • Worship Artist/Leader
  • Director of Worship Ministries
  • Pastor/Music Minister
  • Songwriter
16%
Higher earnings with a master's degree. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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.
Addresses spiritual formation application of a 200-hour ministry internship experience; serves as the basis for the assessment of spiritual progress and vocational preparedness within the professional context. Continues the Spiritual Formation Portfolio. Prerequisite: SFRM 501. Pass/No Pass.
Assessment of spiritual progress and vocational preparedness within personal and professional contexts with a view toward recommendation for ministerial health; taken in final year of degree program and completes the Spiritual Formation Portfolio. Prerequisite: SFRM 695.

2023-24 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All 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 11Monday, August 21
Session MFriday, September 8Monday, September 18
Session BFriday, October 13Monday, October 23
Session CThursday, January 4Monday, January 8
Session TFriday, January 26Monday, February 5
Session DFriday, March 1Monday, March 11
Session EFriday, April 26Monday, May 6
Session FFriday, June 7Monday, June 17

Admissions Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.


Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: 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 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

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 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

*Rates are subject to change at any time.

“I experienced the Regent difference after visiting some of the best known seminaries. The faculty here prayed over each prospective student and laid hands on each of us. The Holy Spirit confirmed for me that day the Regent School of Divinity was where I needed to be.”

Matthew Chandler, M.Div., 2020 Director of Operations, Regent University School of Divinity

“In 2015, the Lord began stirring our hearts that it was time to leave everything familiar behind and move here to pursue our degrees at Regent.”

Cheryl You, M.Div., 2019

“Thank you Regent University for making the most out of this special day for the Class of 2020.”

Richard Sarmiento, M.Div., 2020 Recruiting Specialist, Accenture Federal Services

“I received a direct commission to the U.S. Army Reserves in the rank of Second Lieutenant on April 10, 2019. The decision to pursue a military career came as a result of my prayerfully discerning a clear call from God to join ministry, specifically through military chaplaincy during this time.”

Whitney Mathis, M. Div., 2020

“My journey through the School of Divinity was transformational, challenging and inspirational. The Spirit-filled faculty and staff were dedicated to my success as a student and a military officer. My classes — both on campus and online — exuded excellence and sound biblical teaching.”

Tierra S. Gibbs, M.A., 2012 Practical Theology