Worship Studies (D.W.S.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical & Theological Studies Courses | ||
| WRSP 801 | Historical Developments of Christian Worship | 3 |
| WRSP 810 | Biblical Foundations of Christian Worship | 3 |
| WRSP 835 | Theology of Christian Worship | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Worship Studies Courses | ||
| WRSP 820 | History and Practice of Congregational Song | 3 |
| WRSP 840 | Current Trends and Transitions in Christian Worship | 3 |
| WRSP 845 | Philosophy of Music and Christian Worship | 3 |
| WRSP 846 | Spiritual Formation, Worship, and the Church | 3 |
| WRSP 851 | Planning and Leading Christian Worship | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | ||
| Elective 1,2 | 3 | |
| Elective 1,2 | 3 | |
| Elective 1,2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
- 1
Choose from the following courses: WRSP 501, WRSP 502, WRSP 510, WRSP 520, WRSP 530, WRSP 540, WRSP 545, WRSP 551, WRSP 631, WRSP 632, WRSP 635, WRSP 641, WRSP 645, WRSP 671, WRSP 811, WRSP 812, or WRSP 997
- 2
Other Masters and Doctoral level courses which support the purpose of the Doctor of Worship Studies may be approved on a case-by-case bases by the School of Music Online Chair or School of Music Online Dean
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Research Studies Courses | ||
| WRSP 880 | Introduction to the Thesis Writing Project | 3 |
| WRSP 888 | Thesis Project Proposal & Research I | 4 |
| WRSP 889 | Thesis Project Proposal & Research II 1,2 | 5 |
| WRSP 890 | Thesis Project Defense | 0 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
- 1
Any student who is not ready for enrollment in WRSP 890 after completing WRSP 889 may be required, as determined by the student's thesis chair, to repeat WRSP 889 until deemed ready for enrollment in WRSP 890
- 2
Any student who requires more than three enrollments in WRSP 889 must receive approval from the School of Music administration for each enrollment beyond the third.
All Applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 45 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 3.0 GPA
- No more than two grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ & C-)
- No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
- Degree must be completed within 7 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Online Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| WRSP 801 | Historical Developments of Christian Worship | 3 |
| WRSP 810 | Biblical Foundations of Christian Worship | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| WRSP 820 | History and Practice of Congregational Song | 3 |
| WRSP 880 | Introduction to the Thesis Writing Project 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| WRSP 835 | Theology of Christian Worship | 3 |
| WRSP 846 | Spiritual Formation, Worship, and the Church 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| WRSP 845 | Philosophy of Music and Christian Worship | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| WRSP 840 | Current Trends and Transitions in Christian Worship | 3 |
| WRSP 851 | Planning and Leading Christian Worship | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| WRSP 888 | Thesis Project Proposal & Research I | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| WRSP 889 | Thesis Project Proposal & Research II 4 | 5 |
| WRSP 890 | Thesis Project Defense | 0 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
- 1
Intensive Format optional
- 2
Choose from the following: WRSP 501, 502, 510, 520, 530, 540, 545, 551, 631, 632, 635, 641, 645, 671, 811, 812, or 997.
- 3
Other Masters and Doctoral level courses which support the purpose of the Doctor of Worship Studies may be approved on a case-by-case basis by the School of Music Online Chair or School of Music Online Dean
- 4
Any student who is not ready for enrollment in WRSP 890 after completing WRSP 889 may be required, as determined by the student's thesis chair, to repeat WRSP 889 until deemed ready for enrollment in WRSP 890