Master of Arts in Worship Studies – Ethnomusicology

What Will You Learn in the Online M.A. in Worship Studies – Ethnomusicology?

As a pioneer of distance learning since 1985, Liberty University has worked hard to make our online worship degree programs flexible and affordable. With no set login times and 100% online, our music ministry courses are designed to fit into your schedule, so you don’t have to choose between continuing your education and your family or job.

Our professors have real-world experience as worship pastors, and they designed your degree program to teach you practical skills you can use to further your music ministry. They facilitate engaging online learning communities to ensure all of your questions are answered because, at Liberty, our professors care about you as an individual. They will work with you to help you succeed in your educational goals and your worship ministry. 

In your worship leader training online classes, you will study topics like: 

• Biblical foundations of worship
• Current issues in worship
• Anthropology of music
• Global worship

Ethnomusicology Potential Career Options

• Missionary
• Music minister
• Musician
• Worship pastor

M.A. in Worship Studies – Ethnomusicology Program Highlights

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online worship studies degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• You’ll be able to complete your music ministry degree in ethnomusicology in as little as 2 years.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)