Preparation to enhance the ministries of worship leaders, writers, and other media practitioners by providing biblical and theological insights to the arts.
Degree Overview
| Total Hours | 66 credit hours |
| Degree Time Limit | 7 years from first DTS class |
| Real-time courses | 4 courses required (Fully Online degree) |
| Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) | 10 hours per academic year |
The following are degree worksheets specific to students who entered the MAMW or reclassified to the MAMW in the following academic years. If students have questions about their specific degree requirements or degree audit, students should contact their academic advisor.
Priorities
0-20 Credit Hours
- Refer to the degree plan for your entering catalog as an overall guide.
- Register for core courses: BE5101, ST5101, and MW5101.
- Register for Spiritual Formation (SF5100 – Dallas, Houston, DC; SF5110 – Online/Extension locations).
- SF5110 Mentored Spiritual Formation requires an application process and will take some time to complete.
- For questions about Spiritual Formation, please email: sf@dts.edu
- Familiarize yourself with the Academic Success Resource Center for various tools and links to assist with your courses.
- Meet with an academic advisor to discuss:
- What led you to DTS?
- What elective courses might be helpful to take?
- When, where, and what courses to take in Real-time in the coming semesters. (See the Real-Time Courses chart for more information.)
- Meet with an Media Arts and Worship faculty member to develop that relationship and discuss possible electives.
21-45 Credit Hours
How do I select Media Arts electives?
- In what type of ministry do you sense the Lord leading you toward in the future?
- What areas of knowledge do you wish to acquire?
- What ministry skills do you need to develop or sharpen?
- MW52** Immersion Studies provide opportunities for students to participate in a group accompanied by a DTS Media Arts and Worship faculty member in conferences, training, or programs that are immersive and formal. The courses offer expertise on topics complementary to those offered in the MAMW department.
- Requires consent of the professor for registration.
- Students may incure additional costs such as conference fees and travel expenses.
- The DTS course schedule page will provide you with a list of courses available.
- If you click “info” next to a course, you can see the course description and option to download the syllabus to understand what the course involves.
- Academic advisors and Media Arts and Worship faculty members are available to help you identify possible electives specifically geared to equip you in your present and future ministry.
MW 52** Immersive Trip Course Rotation
Immersive Studies provide opportunities for students to participate in a group accompanied by a DTS Media Arts and Worship faculty member in conferences, travel, or programs that are immersive and formal. The courses offer expertise on topics complementary to those offered in the Department of Media Arts and Worship. Enrollment in immersive field studies requires consent of the department. Students may incur additional costs such as conference fees and travel expenses.
| Course Name/Number | Faculty | Next Available | Future Availability |
| MW5201 Medieval Art and Spirituality | Dr. Glahn: sglahn@dts.edu | Summer 2024 | Summer 2026 |
| MW5202 Calvin Festival: Writing and Writers | Dr. Glahn: sglahn@dts.edu | Spring 2024 | Offered in even numbered years |
| MW5203 Calvin Symposium: Worship Arts in the Church | Todd Agnew: tagnew@dts.edu | Spring 2023 | Offered in odd numbered years |
| MW5204 Theology at Sundance Film Festival* | Department | Spring 2023 | Offered each spring (*pending faculty availability) |
| MW5205 South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals | Dr. Glenn Kreider: gkreider@dts.edu | Spring 2023 | Offered each spring |
| MW5206 British Authors and Biblical Themes | Dr. Glahn: sglahn@dts.edu (whole trip) Dr. Grant: rgrant@dts.edu (first part only) | Summer 2023 | Summer 2025 |
Apprenticeship Prerequisites:
- Students should plan their MW5102 Media Arts Apprenticeship with the MAMW department and Rebecca Carrell.
- 2 semesters completed
- 30 hours of completed credit hours
- Courses:
- Progress toward SF5100/5110
46-66 Credit Hours
What is required for Graduation?
- Students must submit the Admission to Candidacy Application (including all references) by the deadline listed for each semester on the Graduation Information page.
- Confirm the Graduation Date listed in the system corresponds to your plan along with your Academic Advisor and Registrar’s Office. (Update graduation date here)
- Review/Confirm upcoming semester plans with an academic advisor to ensure all degree requirements are met.
- Students should indicate their plans to participate in spring Commencement using the Commencement Ceremony Participation application during the available dates and after being approved for Candidacy.
Further Training After Graduating
Master’s level students keep their current Logos Bible Software package. Future Logos updates or upgrades are the responsibility of each person and not done through DTS.
DTS graduates have three options for further training:
- Self-paced learning through Online Videos – All online courses and lectures are available for graduates to access through the Alumni portal. No application is required.
- Alumni nondegree – Graduates may take additional DTS courses as a nondegree student, either for audit or credit at a reduced rate. If students take courses for Alumni nondegree credit and want to use the course(s) toward another Master’s degree, then the student will need to pay the difference of tuition between the Alumni rate and current tuition rate.
- Pursue an additional DTS degree – Graduates may return to DTS to pursue a second Master’s degree or a Doctoral degree. Graduates must reapply through Admissions and previous DTS credits are reevaluated and remaining requirements are evaluated upon readmission. Doctoral degrees may require additional Master’s level work.
