The Master of Arts in Christian Music (MACM) is a graduate-level program designed to develop advanced competencies in music, worship leadership, theology, and ministry practice. The program equips students to serve effectively as worship pastors, music directors, composers, and educators in churches and Christian organizations.
Through a balanced curriculum of theological reflection, musical excellence, and practical ministry, students deepen their understanding of worship while refining performance, leadership, and creative skills for contemporary and traditional worship contexts.
REQUIREMENTS AND PLANS OF STUDY
The Master of Arts in Christian Music (MACM) program requires 45 credits to graduate. The graduation requirements for Master of Arts in Christian Music (MACM) program can be taken as recommended:
Theology of Worship (3 credits)
Biblical Foundations of Worship (3 credits)
Christian Doctrine for Worship Leaders (3 credits)
Advanced Christian Music Theory & Analysis (3 credits)
Advanced Christian Vocal or Instrumental Performance (3 credits)
Conducting & Ensemble Leadership for Christian Music (3 credits)
Worship Leadership & Pastoral Ministry(3 credits)
Contemporary & Liturgical Worship (3 credits)
Church Music History & Hymnology (3 credits)
Music Technology & Production for Christian Music (3 credits)
Songwriting & Arranging for Worship (3 credits)
Capstone Project / Recital / Thesis (3 credits)
Advanced Choral Conducting for Ministry (3 credits)
Orchestration & Arranging for Christian Music (3 credits)
Global Worship & Ethnomusicology (3 credits)
Improvisation in Christian Music (3 credits)
Digital Christian Music & Online Ministry (3 credits)
Worship Band Dynamics in Christian Music (3 credits)
Music for Christian Education (3 credits)
Leadership & Administration in Music Ministry (3 credits)
Total credits required for graduation: 45