Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
WRSP 501 | Principles of Worship and Ministry | 3 |
WRSP 510 | Biblical Foundations of Worship | 3 |
WRSP 650 | Bibliography & Research in Music & Worship | 3 |
Total Hours | 9 |
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
WRSP 502 | A History of Worship Music | 3 |
WRSP 520 | The Role of the Worship Leader | 3 |
WRSP 635 | Building a Theology of Worship | 3 |
Total Hours | 9 |
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
ETHM 511 | Introduction to Ethnomusicology | 3 |
| 6 |
| Field of Ethnomusicology | |
| Applied Ethnomusicology | |
| Global Worship | |
Total Hours | 9 |
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
| 6 |
| Analytical Techniques for the Worship Leader | |
| Advanced Contemporary Arranging Techniques for Worship | |
| Applied Music | |
| Music Resources and Literature for Worship Leading | |
| Tools and Techniques for Contemporary Worship | |
| Principles of Worship Technology | |
| Principles of Leadership for the Worship Leader | |
| Current Issues in Worship | |
| Global Worship | |
| Building a Balanced Worship Ministry | |
| The Role of the Pastor with the Worship Leader | |
Total Hours | 6 |
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
WMUS 692 | Graduate Music and Worship Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
WRSP 689 | Master's Thesis Proposal and Research | 3 |
| 0 |
| Music and Worship Ministry Project 1 | |
| Worship Lecture Recital 1 | |
| Thesis 1 | |
Total Hours | 3 |
All Applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 36 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 Resident & Online Format