Worship Studies (M.A.) - African American Worship
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2026 through summer 2027. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| Foundational Studies Courses | ||
| WRSP 501 | Principles of Worship and Ministry | 3 |
| WRSP 502 | A History of Worship Music | 3 |
| WRSP 510 | Biblical Foundations of Worship | 3 |
| Worship Studies Courses | ||
| WRSP 520 | The Role of the Worship Leader | 3 |
| WRSP 530 | Principles of Leadership for the Worship Leader | 3 |
| WRSP 540 | Current Issues in Worship | 3 |
| WRSP 635 | Building a Theology of Worship | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| African American Worship Cognate | ||
| WRSP 631 | Spiritual Formation for Leading African American Worship | 3 |
| African American Worship Elective 1 | 3 | |
| African American Worship Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 30 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
- 2.0 GPA
- Degree must be completed within 5 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 501 | Principles of Worship and Ministry | 3 |
| WRSP 510 | Biblical Foundations of Worship | 3 |
| WRSP 631 | Spiritual Formation for Leading African American Worship | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| WRSP 502 | A History of Worship Music | 3 |
| WRSP 520 | The Role of the Worship Leader | 3 |
| Cognate Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| WRSP 530 | Principles of Leadership for the Worship Leader | 3 |
| WRSP 540 | Current Issues in Worship | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fourth Semester | ||
| WRSP 635 | Building a Theology of Worship | 3 |
| Cognate Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met