Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Music and Worship
Take a Major Step Towards Your Career in Music and Worship Today!
Prepare for an exciting career in worship arts! Become equipped with the leadership tools you need to manage and the collaboration skills you need to create unity within the church. If you want to be a part of shaping tomorrow’s music culture, start with a bachelor’s degree in music and worship from Liberty.
Our students and alumni are making some noise in the professional music industry. Our vocalists continue to win state and regional competitions, our LU Praise team’s latest album is nominated for a Dove award.
Earn a degree in music and worship that takes you further. Our students’ success comes from the care provided by our highly trained faculty, our state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, and our passion to put God first and do everything for His glory. Be a part of a university that sharpens your talents and skills for the career you have ahead.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Liberty’s School of Music is accredited by NASM, the National Association of Schools of Music.
- You will have access to state-of-the-art classrooms, as well as rehearsal, recording, and performance facilities to hone your skills.
- Your professors have real-life experience in the music industry and have earned their degrees from some of the most prestigious music schools in the nation.
- Our graduates have found careers as musicians playing for stars like Carrie Underwood, well-known Christian singers and songwriters, worship leaders at churches like Harvest Bible Chapel, and conductors leading choir festivals throughout Southeast Asia.
- Our LU Praise choir has performed for the President of the United States and as one of three choirs chosen to represent the American Choral Directors Association in China.
What Will You Learn?
- Harmonic theory
- Development of creative and collaborative abilities
- Conducting
- Teaching, training, and team management skills
- Worship evangelism
- Marketing and technology
Career Opportunities for B.S. in Music and Worship Graduates
- Associate director of worship programming
- Contemporary Christian artist
- Director of worship and drama
- Director of worship arts
- Director of worship conferences
- Director of worship technology
- Music and worship evangelist
- Music minister
- Worship and missions director
- Worship leader or pastor
Facilities and Resources Available to Music and Worship Students
- Liberty Music Group (LMG) is our School of Music’s professional music publishing and recording company. This student-run label provides students, staff, and faculty with the opportunity to publish their work.
- In this program, you will participate in multiple music events, giving you additional hands-on experience outside of what you will gain as you practice in our on-campus facilities.
- Participate in a variety of our School of Music ensembles that draw on folk and bluegrass, a cappella, and Latino styles.
- As a music student you will have access to state-of-the-art classrooms and rehearsal, recording, and performance facilities where you’ll gain practical experience in music and performance.
- Learn from professors who have earned degrees from prestigious music schools and have practiced music professionally.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
NASM
