Online Worship Studies Bachelor’s Degree Empowering Your Spiritual Journey with Innovative Online Learning
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Degree Options
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Create a Rich Tapestry of Sound to Glorify God with Liberty’s Online Worship Degree!
Do you want to help people connect with God through collective worship? C.S. Lewis once said, “In the process of being worshiped… God communicates His presence to men.” Whether you are a performance artist, a ministry professional, or someone hoping to enter the field, Liberty’s 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Worship Studies can help take your passion for God and prepare you for a thriving worship ministry.
Our online worship studies degree was created by experienced ministry professionals with real-world, practical experience who can give you insight into solutions to the challenges of the field. They can teach you how to develop the relationships you need with the pastor, the praise team, and the people both inside and outside the church.
Through our online worship leader degree, you can become equipped with knowledge from an in-depth study of cultural worship and the practical application of worship in your local church. By enhancing your communication and leadership skills through this online worship studies degree, you can be prepared to lead and foster a heart of worship in your church.
What Will You Study in Our Online Worship Degree Program?
Our online bachelor’s in worship studies degree covers a variety of components to best prepare you for the field of worship. Through our worship courses, you can further your foundational musical knowledge, learn strategies for worship leading, and gain basic conducting skills.
Our goal is to give you practical skills that will help you lead worship while finding innovative ways to connect with your congregation and audience. Special attention is also given to how to develop productive relationships with the church staff and the worship team.
You will also study what the Bible says on the subject of worship to help you gain a perspective of its role in your ministry. By learning the biblical history and philosophy of worship you can gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between the worship leader and the church. Through this knowledge, you can be better equipped to help your ministry thrive.
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Degree Information for Worship Studies Program Information
- This program falls under the School of Music.
- View the Undergraduate Music Course Guides (login required).
Why Choose Our Online Worship Degree?
Liberty University’s worship ministry degree was created to train and equip worship leaders for the evangelical community. We seek to accomplish this purpose by developing a curriculum that emphasizes the biblical, cultural, and theological aspects of Christian worship.
Additionally, we have local church ministry opportunities and evidence-based practices so you can have the tools you need to reach more people for Christ. Liberty University’s worship program has been designed to fulfill our mission to Train Champions for Christ. This is an integral part of Liberty University’s vision for the future.
Our Bachelor of Science in Worship Studies online degree is targeted to full-time and part-time worship leaders already serving in a church as professional practitioners. Our worship courses are also beneficial for students who are currently working in ministry or feel called to a career in worship ministry but don’t have a formal degree.
Potential Careers for Our Online Worship Degree Graduates
- Church music director
- Music and family minister
- Worship leader
- Worship pastor
Degree Options for Our Online Worship Degree
Generalized Track (No Specialization)
As a student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Worship Studies, you will embark on a comprehensive journey designed to help enhance your musical foundation and equip you with worship-leading techniques, including basic conducting skills. This program not only focuses on sharpening your practical skills for leading worship but also encourages you to explore innovative methods to engage with your congregation and foster meaningful connections.
Emphasis is placed on cultivating strong, collaborative relationships within the church community, including both the staff and worship team members. Moreover, an integral part of your studies will involve delving into biblical teachings about worship, providing you with a profound understanding of its significance and guiding principles in ministry. This holistic approach aims to help prepare you to start your journey in worship leadership.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Commercial Music
If you’re interested in specializing your online worship studies degree and gaining a better understanding of commercial music, we offer a 100% online Bachelor of Science in Worship Studies – Commercial Music degree. In addition to a core of worship studies courses, this program offers training in commercial musicianship, music theory, music technologies, and much more!
View the Degree Completion Plan.
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
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Admission Information for Our Bachelor of Science in Worship Studies
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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Lynchburg, VA 24515
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 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)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
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