BS in Music and Worship –
General Track
Unleash Your Ministry Potential with a Music and Worship Bachelor’s Degree from Liberty
Imagine using your vocal or musical ability to lead a church in worship. If you have a passion for music and want to pursue a rewarding career in ministry, we have a degree that can help. Our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Music and Worship offers a general degree track designed to give you more freedom to personalize your degree to your unique interests and career goals.
From directing the worship programming at your church to becoming a contemporary Christian artist, our music and worship degree can help prepare you for your next steps. Courses focus on all major areas of music study including musicianship, harmonic practices, conducting, production and audio engineering, and congregational leadership. Additionally, you can have various hands-on experiences with practicums and internship hours in your field of interest.
By pursuing the general track, you have freedom to choose elective courses you are most interested in. For example, if you want to use music to reach people from different cultures or religions, you can take global studies courses. Overall, we want you to feel confident and excited about the material you are studying. Embrace your creative freedom with Liberty.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
NASM Accredited
Highlights
Highlights of Our BS in Music and Worship Degree
Esteemed Faculty
You will have access to 45 full-time faculty members with degrees from some of the most prestigious music schools in the nation.
They are committed to providing personalized mentorship and expert instruction.
World-Class Facilities
Our Center for Music and Performance is housed in a 141,000-square-foot building.
We are also an “All-Steinway” school.
Notable Recognition
Our Center for Worship has been voted “Best of the Best in Higher Education” 6 years in a row by Worship Leader Magazine.
Hands-On Opportunities
Liberty Music Group (LMG) is our on-campus recording studio and professional music publishing and recording company.
Distinguished Alumni
Our graduates have gone on to become Dove-award winning Christian artists and songwriters.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a BS in Music and Worship Degree?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Music and Worship 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
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our BS in Music and Worship Degree Program?
At Liberty, we aim to make our degrees as customizable as possible. The general track of our music and worship degree provides just that. If you are interested in developing your vocal ability, you could choose to complete the primary music course requirements in voice. If you are looking to advance your guitar skills, you could choose the guitar as your primary instrument.
Our students must also select a secondary instrument. The following are the options available to our music and worship students:
- Guitar
- Piano
- Strings/Brass/Woodwinds/Percussion
- Voice
Aside from instrumental courses, our music and worship degree includes ensemble courses, practicums, and internships. These opportunities give you the ability to put your talent to the test in a real-world worship setting. You can also gain a strong foundational knowledge in harmonic practices and theory, musicianship, creative worship, music production, audio engagement, basic conducting, and worship choir.
Featured BS in Music and Worship Courses
MUSC 105 – Harmonic Practices and Theory I
MUSC 107 – Musicianship I
MUSC 207 – Musicianship III
MUSC 423 – Congregational Contextualization and Leadership
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Music
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Music and Worship – General Degree?
Experience a Well-Rounded Education
Today’s music ministers and worship leaders need to be more than just skilled musicians – they need a well-rounded education that equips them for the diverse demands of ministry. By choosing Liberty University, you’re partnering with a school that understands this need and offers resources to help you stand out in your calling.
Enjoy Accredited Academics
All of our music and worship degrees are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) – a distinction that ensures your education is recognized and respected by churches, employers, and institutions nationwide. This accreditation reflects our commitment to academic excellence and professional preparedness.
Study Under the Best
We believe the success of our students starts with the strength of our faculty. Liberty’s School of Music is home to 45 full-time professors who bring both academic expertise and professional experience to the classroom. Many have earned their degrees from some of the most prestigious music schools in the nation and are dedicated to mentoring you throughout your journey.
Take Steps Toward Your Future
When you choose Liberty, you gain more than a degree – you gain access to top-tier training, resources, and support. Your future in music and worship is just a degree away, so why wait? Let’s get started.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Music and Worship Bachelor’s Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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