Master of Arts in Worship Arts

California Baptist University

The worship arts graduate program at CBU is designed to provide deep, yet practical training for worship leaders in the areas of worship theology, pastoral leadership, musical competence, and platform effectiveness. With a hybrid ''online-intensive'' format that can be completed in two years, this 34-unit, fully accredited Worship Arts, MA degree represents an accessible and economical option for current worship leaders/pastors to deepen their ministry impact while laying the foundation for a potential career in academia. CBU’s Master of Arts in Worship Arts provides a deep exploration into vital areas of proficiency for every worship leader, including musical and platform effectiveness, ministerial leadership, and worship theology. This innovative graduate program is designed for convenience and economy, featuring a 34-unit / two-year format that combines online courses with two week-long intensives on CBU’s beautiful, resort-style campus in the heart of Southern California. Whether you are a full-time worship pastor or a bi-vocational / volunteer worship leader, CBU’s MA in Worship Arts can deepen your understanding and sharpen your skills, ultimately expanding your impact as a facilitator of authentic and excellent worship in the 21st century church. No undergraduate degree in music or worship is required for acceptance.