Worship Studies (M.A.)
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 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
Choose one of the following courses: ETHM 511, ETHM 512, ETHM 613, PACO 500, PACO 509, PACO 603, PACO 604, WMUS 515, WMUS 524, WMUS 525, WMUS 526, WMUS 550, WMUS 600, WMUS 610, WMUS 630, WMUS 637, WMUS 638, WMUS 670, WRSP 545, WRSP 631, WRSP 632, WRSP 641, WRSP 645, or WRSP 671.
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 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| WRSP 502 | A History of Worship Music | 3 |
| WRSP 520 | The Role of the Worship Leader | 3 |
| 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 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
Choose one of the following courses: ETHM 511, ETHM 512, ETHM 613, PACO 500, PACO 509, PACO 603, PACO 604, WMUS 515, WMUS 524, WMUS 525, WMUS 526, WMUS 550, WMUS 600, WMUS 610, WMUS 630, WMUS 637, WMUS 638, WMUS 670, WRSP 545, WRSP 631, WRSP 632, WRSP 641, WRSP 645, or WRSP 671.
All Applicable prerequisites must be met