Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Music and Worship – Pastoral Leadership
Lead with Passion and Integrity Using a Music and Worship Degree from Liberty
Your ambition can drive you to serve the Lord in ways you never imagined. If your passion and talent are in music, why not pursue a career that takes that natural ability further? With Liberty, you can earn a bachelor’s degree in music and worship that focuses on pastoral leadership and prepares you to use your passions to lead with integrity.
Our pastoral leadership specialization is intended for students who want to lead within churches. If you want to work with family ministries, church planting and organization, or staff management and relations, this focus will be very useful for you. Our courses are designed to prepare you to confidently guide and shepherd your congregation towards becoming more effective for Christ.
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?
- Church assimilation and development
- Contemporary music and studio direction
- Creative worship
- Family ministry in local church settings
- Foundations in pastoral leadership
- Harmonic practices and theory
- Homiletics
- Music production and audio engagement
- Staff management and relations
Career Options for B.S. in Music and Worship – Pastoral Leadership Graduates
- Associate director of worship programming
- Director of worship conferences
- Music minister
- Music production manager
- Worship and missions director
- Worship leader or pastor
Facilities and Resources Available to Music and Worship – Pastoral Leadership 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.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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
