
M.A. in Worship Studies – Ethnomusicology
Credit Hours
Class Size
Average residential-class size is 8
Transfer Credits
Transfer up to 75% of degree total to Liberty
Dedicated Faculty
60+ full-time degreed faculty
Accreditation
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Credit Hours
Class Size
Average residential-class size is 8
Transfer Credits
Transfer up to 75% of degree total to Liberty
Dedicated Faculty
60+ full-time degreed faculty
Accreditation
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
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Residential Worship Studies – Ethnomusicology Program
Equip yourself for music ministry around the globe in a missional context with a Worship Studies (M.A.): Ethnomusicology degree from Liberty University. Develop your understanding of cross-cultural music and worship and learn how to use music as a vehicle for evangelism and discipleship. Become familiar with ethnic music-making and missions-based music and worship through classes and research opportunities.
Study under experienced professors who are grounded in their Christian faith and integrate a biblical worldview into the classroom. Professors in this degree program hold advanced and terminal degrees in music, as well as decades of real-world experience in worship ministry.
The Liberty University School of Music features 50 state-of-the-art practice rooms, smart classrooms, and a world-class concert hall.
The M.A. in Worship Studies: Ethnomusicology is also available online.
Academics: Worship Studies (M.A.) – Ethnomusicology
Credit Hours
42 Credit Hours
Program of Study
Worship Studies (M.A.) – Ethnomusicology
Admission Requirements
Featured Ethnomusicology Courses
- Applied Ethnomusicology (ETHM 613)
- Global Worship (WRSP 545)
- Field of Ethnomusicology (ETHM 512)
- Anthropology of Music (ETHM 513)
- Building a Theology of Worship (WRSP 635)
Career Opportunities: Worship Studies – Ethnomusicology Graduates

- Minister of Music
- Vocational Worship Leader
- Worship Pastor
- Missionary
- Director of Worship Ministries
- Program Director for Contemporary Worship