About the M.A. in Worship and Theology
Why Study Worship and Theology at Cedarville?
If you have a passion for leading God’s people in true biblically grounded worship, Cedarville’s Master of Arts in Worship and Theology (M.A.W.T.) will equip you with biblical knowledge and practical worship skills to be an effective worship leader for God’s glory. This program is offered by the School of Biblical and Theological Studies in partnership with the Department of Music and Worship.
The mission of the M.A.W.T. program at Cedarville University is to equip graduates with the skills for a lifetime ministry of worship leadership and theological discipleship. The mission is accomplished through a biblical, theological, and ministry core curriculum along with ministry specialization courses, and a researched project as a capstone experience.
This 36-credit hour program is offered in a convenient, fully online format and can be completed in as little as one calendar year. In-class delivery options are also available.
For undergraduate students, with our accelerated completion plans, you will be able to complete a B.A. in worship plus a M.A.W.T. in just four or five years.
Request Info Schedule an AppointmentWhat Sets Cedarville Apart?
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Biblical Worldview
All courses are built on the solid foundation of Scripture. -
Online and Accelerated
All courses are offered in an online format, 1- and 2-year completion options. -
Affordable
Cedarville’s online ministry programs are competitively priced with available financial aid.
Program Overview
Program Format and Related Programs
Cedarville offers both graduate and undergraduate programs, with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is a best fit for you.
Related Programs
Program Level and Format
- Graduate
- Online

Program Contacts

Trent Rogers, PhD
Dean, SBTS; Assistant Professor of New Testament and GreekContact
- BTS 236
- 937-766-6141

Roger O'Neel, PhD
Professor of Worship; Director - Worship Program; Assistant Chair - WorshipContact
- DMC 113
- 937-766-7635

Michael McKay, PhD
Director, Online Graduate Programs (SBTS); Assistant Professor of Biblical TheologyContact
- BTS 252
- 937-766-3855
Program News
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A National Leader Among Christian Online Education
College Consensus, a national research organization that combines the latest college rankings with thousands of student review scores, named Cedarville University No. 2 in the country among Christian universities for having the best online programs. -
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