Worship Studies (M.A.) - Leadership

Worship Studies (M.A.) - Leadership

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.

Program Courses
Foundational Studies Courses
WRSP 501Principles of Worship and Ministry3
WRSP 502A History of Worship Music3
WRSP 510Biblical Foundations of Worship3
Worship Studies Courses
WRSP 520The Role of the Worship Leader3
WRSP 530Principles of Leadership for the Worship Leader3
WRSP 540Current Issues in Worship3
WRSP 635Building a Theology of Worship3
Total Hours21
Leadership Cognate
WRSP 545Multicultural Worship in the Local Church3
WRSP 551Building a Balanced Worship Ministry3
WRSP 645The Role of the Pastor with the Worship Leader3
Total Hours9

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 Resident & Online Format

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
WRSP 501 Principles of Worship and Ministry 3
WRSP 510 Biblical Foundations of Worship 3
WRSP 545 Multicultural Worship in the Local Church 3
 Hours9
Second Semester
WRSP 502 A History of Worship Music 3
WRSP 520 The Role of the Worship Leader 3
WRSP 551 Building a Balanced Worship Ministry 3
 Hours9
Third Semester
WRSP 530 Principles of Leadership for the Worship Leader 3
WRSP 540 Current Issues in Worship 3
 Hours6
Second Year
Fourth Semester
WRSP 635 Building a Theology of Worship 3
WRSP 645 The Role of the Pastor with the Worship Leader 3
 Hours6
 Total Hours30

All applicable prerequisites must be met

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