Master of Arts (M.A.) in Worship Studies – Leadership
Establish Sound Principles for Worship with our Online Master’s of Arts in Worship Studies – Leadership Program!
Do you have a passion for leading worship? Would you like to further develop your skills and techniques for success in ministry, music, and leadership? Each professor is experienced in the field that they teach to provide you with the highest quality education. You will be able to grow both academically and spiritually through courses developed through a biblical worldview as you take these worship training courses.
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Worship Studies – Leadership, a 100% online program, will equip you to be an effective, purposeful, and dynamic worship leader by providing you with essential skills in leadership and music development. Through this program, you will be given the tools needed for ministry success, music education, and leadership techniques.
What Will You Study in the Master of Arts in Worship Studies – Leadership Program?
This M.A. degree in worship studies – leadership provides courses that incorporate cutting-edge technology and up-to-date lesson plans so you can learn in-demand skills while you study on your schedule. These worship training courses are designed to accommodate you. The flexible and affordable 8-week format makes it easy to complete your courses without disrupting your current lifestyle. Here are some of the courses you will take:
- Biblical Foundations of Leadership: Study how worship existed in the Old and New Testaments, as well as the Tabernacle as a model for worship and worship methods of the early church
- History and Philosophy of Worship: Examine the progression of worship from the Old Testament through the Reformation, Great Awakenings, and revival movements to what we know as worship today
- Current Issues in Leadership: Explore the various issues in current leadership involving cultural influence, misunderstanding or abuse of worship theology, and the effect of transitioning between worship styles and techniques
- The Role of the Worship Leader: Learn the role of the worship leader and the relationship between worship leaders and senior pastors
Potential Career Options with a Worship Studies – Leadership Degree
- Minister of music
- Missionary
- Worship pastor
Master’s of Worship Studies – Leadership 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 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 worship studies degree 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’ll be able to complete your Master of Arts in Worship Studies – Leadership online in as little as 1.5 years.
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.
- 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).
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Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
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