Master of Arts (M.A.) in Worship Studies

What Will You Learn in the Online Master’s Degree in Worship Studies?

• Biblical foundations of worship
• Building a theology of worship
• Principles of worship and ministry

This program offers you a rigorous education that covers worship, biblical studies, and theological principles. In addition to the aforementioned topics, our worship studies degree will cover tools and techniques for contemporary worship and current issues in worship. Our online M.A. in Worship Studies affords you the opportunity to study music resources and literature, principles of leadership for the worship leader, or global worship. This degree also allows you to take several elective courses and explore topics you’re most passionate about.

Potential Careers for Graduates of the M.A. in Worship Studies Program

• Arranger
• Church planter
• Composer
• Lyricist
• Music and family minister
• Songwriter
• Worship leader
• Worship pastor

Benefits of Pursuing Your Master of Arts in Worship Studies with Liberty University

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:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online 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 can complete this M.A. in Worship Studies 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)