Master of Arts in Worship Studies – Worship Techniques
Increase Your Skills and Techniques with Liberty’s Master of Arts in Worship Studies – Worship Techniques!
Do you want to gain new technical skills, musical abilities, and a deeper understanding of leadership methods for your worship ministry? Liberty University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Worship Studies – Worship Techniques degree can help provide you with advanced training in the best practices behind contemporary worship music theory and some technical aspects behind recording and creating contemporary worship music.
In our School of Music, we have resources that can help you in your worship ministry. As you pursue your worship studies degree, you can have opportunities to gain hands-on experience in our Center for Worship.
Partner with us to develop your worship and music skills and expand your knowledge of the industry and resources available to you in your career. You can fulfill your passion for reaching people with the gospel while using your abilities to teach and preach to God’s people.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
NASM Accredited
Highlights
Highlights of Our MA in Worship Techniques Degree
From Classroom to Charts
Liberty students have created albums that have been nominated for major awards, and some alumni have become Dove Award-winning Christian artists and songwriters.
All Steinway Excellence
Liberty University is proud to be an “All Steinway” school, which means it only uses high-quality Steinway pianos for music education and performances.
State-of-the-Art Studios
Students can access excellent opportunities, including a state-of-the-art recording studio and songwriting labs worth $2.2 million.
Real-World Music Opportunities
In partnership with the Michael W. Smith Center for Commercial Music, students also have the opportunity to have their original music published before they graduate!
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Master’s in Worship Studies – Worship Techniques?
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Worship Studies with a specialization in Worship Techniques can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Director of worship and drama
- Minister of music
- Music and family minister
- Worship pastor
- Program director for contemporary worship
#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 MA in Worship Studies – Worship Techniques?
As a master’s student in worship studies, you can examine doctrine and theology emphasizing Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, and the church’s role as a whole. You can pair this training with an exploration of worship techniques and best practices so that you can work to become prepared to present the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our worship studies courses highlight the role and responsibilities of a worship leader. Your relationship with your pastor, staff, and worship team members sets the worship experience’s tone. Forming and maintaining a cohesive worship team provides a firm foundation for your church’s vision and plays a vital role in its connection to the individual worshiper.
Our worship techniques specialization provides training and resources to help you build worship programs instrumental and choral ensembles, all in traditional and non-traditional worship settings. You can evaluate audio, visual, software, and musical resources used for a contemporary Christian music ensemble. In addition, you can study the history of melodic concepts and how the music of the past has influenced present-day worship practices.
Featured MA in Worship Techniques Courses
WRSP 510 – Biblical Foundations of Worship
WRSP 520 – The Role of the Worship Leader
WMUS 524 – Analytical Techniques for the Worship Leader
WMUS 600 – Music Resources and Literature for Worship Leading
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Music
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Master of Arts in Worship Studies – Worship Techniques?
Launch Your Journey in the Worship and Music Industry
Your journey in worship and music can start right here at Liberty University. Our campus is home to a state-of-the-art Center for Worship featuring numerous rehearsal rooms, advanced Mac labs, and a world-class $2.2 million recording studio. Whether you’re leading worship, producing music, or writing songs, you can find tools and space to grow your talent and pursue your calling.
Hands-On Experience with Professional Resources
As a worship studies student, you’ll have access to all the same gear and software used by top professionals in the music industry. Through Liberty Music Group (LMG), our on-campus publishing company, you can gain real-world experience in songwriting, recording, and production. Many of our graduates have gone on to become award-winning Christian artists and songwriters, and it all started with the training they received here.
Accreditation That Supports Your Future
A strong résumé starts with a trusted degree. That’s why Liberty’s music programs are fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). This recognition helps your education to meet national standards of excellence and be respected by churches, schools, and ministries across the country.
Equipping You for Your Next Steps in Worship and Music
We combine top-tier resources with Christ-centered training to help prepare you for a lasting impact in worship and music ministry. With industry-standard facilities, experienced faculty, and a passion for the gospel at the core of everything we do, Liberty is the place where your calling can take root and your future can flourish.
Admissions
How do You Become a Master’s In Worship Studies Student?
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
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