Master of Arts in Music and Worship

What Will You Study in Our Master’s Degree in Music and Worship Online?

• Current issues in worship
• History and philosophy of worship
• Tools and techniques for contemporary worship
• The role of the worship leader

Within this worship and music degree, you will focus on the past, present, and future of music in worship for a more thorough understanding of concepts discussed. Towards the end of your educational journey, you will have the opportunity to choose an internship, thesis, or project that best fits your needs and prepares you for your selected area of music or worship ministry. In addition, assessments conducted within your online master’s degree will serve as useful in pointing out areas of focus for maximizing your potential as a musician and future leader in worship ministry.

Potential Career Opportunities for Master’s Degree in Music and Worship Graduates

• Contemporary Christian artist
• Director of worship and drama
• Director of worship technology
• Minister of music
• Music and worship evangelist
• Worship pastor

Master’s Degree in Music and Worship Program Highlights

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 music and worship degree 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!
• Liberty University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Master’s Degree in Music and Worship 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
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
• 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)