MA Worship Studies Ethnomusicology

Master of Arts in Worship Studies – Ethnomusicology

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Master of Arts Worship Studies: Ethnomusicology

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Enhance Your Music Ministry Outreach with a Master’s in Worship Studies Online Degree Program

Blend your passion for global music with your desire to be a minister with Liberty University’s online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Worship Studies – Ethnomusicology degree program. Through Liberty’s worship ministry and ethnomusicology degree, you will explore the worship practices of ancient and modern cultures around the world while receiving advanced worship leader training online. With your M.A. in Worship Studies – Ethnomusicology degree, you can develop the tools to lead worship that glorifies Christ in a variety of styles.

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Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Worship Studies – Ethnomusicology, a 100% online program, can help equip you to serve in cross-cultural ministry settings. The musical training and theological foundation you can receive through this program can help you as you strive to become an effective leader of worship in a myriad of cultural environments. This program can train you to learn the language and musical constructs of a particular region to share the gospel with its people groups.

 

What Will You Study in the Online M.A. in Worship Studies – Ethnomusicology?

  • Biblical foundations of worship
  • Current issues in worship
  • Anthropology of music
  • Global worship

Our professors have real-world experience as worship pastors, and they designed your degree program to teach you practical skills you can use to further your music ministry. They facilitate engaging online learning communities to ensure all of your questions are answered because, at Liberty, our professors care about you as an individual. They seek to work with you in order to help you succeed in your educational goals and your worship ministry. 

Potential Career Opportunities for M.A. in Worship Studies – Ethnomusicology Graduates

  • Missionary
  • Music minister
  • Musician
  • Worship pastor

M.A. in Worship Studies – Ethnomusicology 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 worship studies 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 regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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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)

Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

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Oct 20, 2025

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