Graduate Certificate in Worship Studies
Discover Music Ministry with Our Graduate Certificate in Worship Studies Online
Are you seeking to use your passion for worship in a more significant role? Liberty University’s Graduate Certificate in Worship Studies is the perfect program to help you enrich your ministry and your walk with Christ. In as little as one semester, you will dig deeper into the importance of worship in the local church and focus on what the role of a worship leader should be. We value the effort, time, and money you are putting into your certificate and we work hard to ensure you are equipped to succeed.
As a Christian university, Liberty University is dedicated to the mission to Train Champions for Christ. Each class within our worship studies program is taught from a biblical worldview to prepare you for the real-world both professionally and spiritually. We are confident that the training and in-demand skills you gain at Liberty will prepare you for a successful future.
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.
Our worship studies certificate can be completed 100% online. When you choose Liberty to advance your ministry, you get to decide how long it takes. Advancing your education shouldn’t mean putting important people, plans, or responsibilities on hold.
You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degree in ethnomusicology, music education, or worship studies.
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 among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – 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.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Earned credits from this certificate may transfer into our online Master of Arts in Worship Studies degree.
- You can complete this certificate in as little as 1 semester.
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
- 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)
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 Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
