Graduate Certificate in Worship Studies

What Will You Study in Our Online Graduate Certificate in Worship Studies?

• The history and philosophy of worship.
• Biblical foundations of worship.
• The role of the worship leader.

Liberty University’s Online Graduate Certificate in Worship Studies allows you to explore the biblical, historical, and practical foundations of worship ministry. In this program, you can study the theology and philosophy of worship, examine current trends in church leadership, and develop practical skills that support effective worship planning and leadership.

Graduate Certificate in Worship Studies Program Benefits

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:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Graduate Certificate in Worship Studies from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
• Earned credits from this certificate can potentially transfer into our online Master of Arts in Worship Studies degree.

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 — $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
• 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)