Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Music and Worship – Youth Ministry
Train up the Next Generation with Your Passion for Worship and Ministry
Unleash your love for music and be a positive influence on the next generation of young men and women. At Liberty, we offer a B.S. in Music and Worship that specializes in youth ministry. Whether you want to become a worship leader for a local youth camp, or plan programs and events for your church’s youth group, our degree will help equip you for success in your ministry endeavors.
As a Liberty music and worship student, you will gain access to our School of Music, which includes all of our experienced faculty, professors, resources, and facilities. You deserve to hone your musical ability with the best instruments and equipment. We even have our own recording and publishing company to help you get the most out of your music degree!
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?
- Audio engagement
- Contemporary music and studio direction
- Creative worship
- Culture and values of American youth
- Harmonic practices and theory
- How to establish and maintain a youth ministry
- Music production
- Musicianship
- Social issues critical to engaging youth
Career Opportunities for B.S. in Music and Worship – Youth Ministry Graduates
- Associate director of worship programming
- Director of worship and drama
- Director of youth worship conferences
- Music minister
- Worship and missions director
- Worship arts director
- Youth ministry worship leader/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 total degree
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
NASM
