Strike the Right Chord in Your Music Career by Earning an Online Master’s Degree in Music and Worship!
Worship and music are critical components in active ministry. Connecting with God through worship adds another level of communication and unity. Liberty University’s online M.A. degree in Music and Worship offers you advanced core classes in music, as well as innovative courses in biblically grounded worship.
Your worship training will equip you with the knowledge and understanding to practice biblical worship as you actively lead others. In pursuit of your distance learning degree, you will learn to bridge the gap between music and worship ministry to provide stellar leadership within your desired outreach.
Liberty University’s M.A. in Music and Worship online program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), which guarantees a credible degree to prepare you for ministry while strengthening your contribution and commitment to your local church through worship. This distance education and training for worship and music are provided in a 100% online degree format for increased flexibility and affordability.
What Will You Learn in Our Music and Worship Master’s Degree?
- Current issues in worship
- History and philosophy of worship
- The role of the worship leader
- Tools and techniques for contemporary worship
Throughout our music and worship master’s degree, you will focus on the past, present, and future of worship music and analyze different styles of music to incorporate creative themes in worship. You will also go in-depth with the performance and leadership side of worship, including the dynamics of corporate worship, the role of the worship leader, principles of leadership, and current issues in worship.
Career Options for Music and Worship Degree Graduates
Your career goals vary, and that is why our master’s degree in music and worship is such a great fit. Liberty University will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to be confident in any position you choose:
- Contemporary Christian artist
- Director of worship and drama
- Director of worship technology
- Minister of music
- Music and worship evangelist
- Worship pastor
Study Online
We understand the dilemma of wanting to further your education while also staying connected to your family, career, church, and community. This degree program is offered 100% online, so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing time with the people most important to you while you pursue your degree.
As an innovator in distance learning since 1985, Liberty will provide the following benefits:
- 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 master’s in music and worship from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our online music and worship degree in 2 years.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students from across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 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)
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, your scholarship opportunities could include the Heroes Fund Scholarship, Keesee Scholarship, or the Virginia: Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- As a graduate student, you will have multiple research opportunities led by students and faculty to bolster your education and résumé.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
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 or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-week or residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
NASM
