Master of Arts in Worship Studies – Leadership Minister with Courage
36
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Establish Sound Principles for Worship with Our Online Master of Arts in Worship Studies – Leadership Program
Do you have a passion for leading worship? Liberty’s 100% online Master of Arts (MA) in Worship Studies – Leadership degree program is a great way for you to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of worship studies. Learn key elements of worship history and philosophy while staying close to the biblical foundation of worship. You will also uncover how biblical studies, theology, modern techniques, strong leadership, Christian ministry, global culture, evangelism, and pastoral collaboration all impact a worship leader.
You can finish our online master’s degree in worship studies leadership in 36 credit hours and apply what you have learned in your local church right away. In our 8-week online format, you can take multiple courses each semester with the flexibility of creating your schedule to best fit your needs.
As a worship leader, people will look to you to set the tone for more than just performance. They need a worship leader with a strong biblical foundation to cast the vision for a unified and God-honoring understanding of worship and how it plays a vital role in the life of a Christian.
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Master of Arts in Worship Studies – Leadership Program?
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and the School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). This gives you a credible degree that can prepare you for ministry while strengthening your contribution and commitment to your local church through worship.
With our online format, your courses can ignite your passion for studying and going in-depth with biblical worship, without taking time away from your family, ministry, or professional life.
What Will You Study in the Master of Arts in Worship Studies – Leadership Program?
Throughout our online Master of Arts in Worship Studies – Leadership degree you will find answers to the questions you have about worship so that you can, in turn, equip your ministry team and the church body as a whole in a true understanding of biblical worship. Besides practical application for worship and a biblical foundation, you will be prepared for the dynamics of a corporate setting, intercultural diversity in worship, pastoral collaboration within a leadership team, and tools and techniques to make you aware of the latest methods in worship.
When you graduate from our master’s in worship studies online degree program, you will be refocused and renewed in your pursuit of biblical worship so you can come alongside any local church body and minister more effectively. You will study the history of worship, from Old Testament to modern-day practices, which gives you an opportunity to learn from many strong and God-centered worship leaders that have made a difference in their local churches. As you master biblical principles, models, and practical applications of worship, your perspective and passion will grow, inspiring lasting impact on those you serve.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Church planter
- Music and family minister
- Worship pastor
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Music.
- View the Graduate Music Course Guides (login required).
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.
Graduate Full Time | $565/Credit |
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Graduate Part Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our Online MA in Worship Studies Degree
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- 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 college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- 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.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
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.
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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 – $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)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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