Bachelor’s in Music and Worship Degrees

Overview

Expand Your Knowledge and Develop Your Talent with a Degree in Music and Worship

At Liberty University, we want our students to become equipped with leadership tools to guide others and collaboration skills to create unity within the church. If you want to be a part of shaping tomorrow’s music culture, a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Music and Worship from Liberty is a great next step.

Our students and alumni are making some noise in the professional music industry. Our vocalists continue to win state and regional competitions and one of our LU Praise team’s albums was nominated for a Dove award.

Earn a degree in music and worship that has the potential to take you further. Our students’ success comes from the care provided by our highly trained faculty, our state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, and our passion to put God first and do everything for His glory. Be a part of a university that sharpens your talents and skills for the career you seek.

Next start date: Aug 18, 2025

NASM Accredited

Highlights of Our Music and Worship Bachelor’s Degree

Benefit from access to full-time faculty members with degrees from many of the nation’s most prestigious music schools. Our music programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), ensuring high standards in music education.

Study and create in our 141,000-square-foot Center for Music and the Worship Arts – home to the award-winning Center for Worship. We are also proud to be a designated “All-Steinway” school.

Liberty provides its own recording studio and runs Liberty Music Group (LMG), a professional music publishing and recording company. These resources can help to give you practical experience in music production and industry operations.

All coursework is market-driven, preparing you with skills relevant to today’s music industry. Our alumni have gone on to become Dove Award–winning Christian artists and songwriters.

Career Potential

Potential Career Opportunities for Music and Worship Graduates

Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Music and Worship program can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:

Associate director of worship programming
Contemporary Christian artist
Director of worship and drama
Director of worship arts
Director of worship conferences

Director of worship technology
Music and worship evangelist
Music minister
Worship and missions director
Worship leader or pastor

Courses

What Will You Study in Our Bachelor’s Degree in Music and Worship?

Develop your musical skills and become a biblically grounded worship leader. Your general courses will develop your creativity, collaboration, and conducting abilities. If you select a specialization, you will study additional key areas of interest. If you pursue our general track, you will have some flexibility to mix and match elective courses.

Today’s music ministers and worship leaders need to be more than skilled musicians. Our bachelor’s in music and worship can help you develop your teaching, training, team management and discipleship, worship evangelism, marketing, technology, drama, and music skills! Become well-rounded in all aspects of worship so that you can be your very best where God has called you.

Featured Music and Worship Courses

MUSC 105 – Harmonic Practices and Theory I

Here’s what you’ll study:

A practical introduction to harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic principles of music
Musical elements including key signatures, scales, intervals, chords, chord construction and chord progression are introduced as the foundation for harmonic analysis of traditional, contemporary Christian, popular, and jazz music
Nashville number system and jazz harmony practices as accepted methodology for music analysis

MUSC 107 – Musicianship I

MUSC 201 – Creative Worship

MUSC 315 – Basic Conducting

Degree Information

Explore further with the Degree Completion Plan or Course Catalog.
This program falls under our School of Music.

BENEFITS

Why Choose Liberty’s Music and Worship Bachelor’s Degree?

Partner with Liberty to gain the hands-on experience and career opportunities to make a difference. Our award-winning School of Music provides a variety of ways for you to get involved, sharpen your skills, and grow your talent in a dynamic, Christ-centered environment.

You’ll also study under full-time faculty members who hold degrees from prestigious institutions and bring years of industry experience into the classroom. These professors are passionate about mentoring students and preparing them for the challenges and opportunities of today’s music industry.

As one of the nation’s largest schools of music, Liberty offers outstanding resources to support your growth. You’ll have access to our professional recording studio and Liberty Music Group (LMG), our in-house music publishing company. Our Center for Music and the Worship Arts features a 1,600-seat concert hall, cutting-edge lighting and audio technology, multiple rehearsal spaces and classrooms, and advanced Mac labs for music production and design.

When you study at Liberty, you’re joining a School of Music that is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and recognized as an “All-Steinway” school. You’ll also have the chance to compete in state and regional competitions, perform at high-profile events such as the ACDA National Convention and Inaugural Prayer Service, and contribute to albums that have received Dove Award nominations.

Tuition & Aid

How Much Does it Cost to Attend Liberty On Campus?

Knowing up-front what you’re paying for and why can go a long way toward making you feel comfortable about your investment. This overview of major college costs can give you an idea of what’s coming so you can create an accurate budget from the start.

All Tuition & Aid

Undergraduate Tuition

Full-time (12-18 Credits)

$12,325 / $24,650

Semester / Year
Part-time (<12 Credits)	$845

Specializations

Music and Worship Specializations

Liberty University offers a multitude of specializations for our undergraduate music and worship degree. You can choose the specialty that aligns with your dreams, goals, and aspirations. Check out what we have to offer!

Specializations

General*

Our BS in Music and Worship allows you to take courses that focus on the foundations of music and worship as well as elective courses that you can leverage to tailor your studies to suit your interests and support your career goals.