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Master of Arts Music and Worship: Worship Music Studies
Strike the Right Chord in Your Music Career by Earning an Online Master’s Degree in Music and Worship
Worship and music are critical components in communicating with God and creating unity in your ministry. Liberty University’s online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Music and Worship degree offers you advanced core classes in music, as well as innovative courses in biblically grounded worship. Your worship training can help equip you with the knowledge and understanding to practice biblical worship as you actively lead others. In pursuit of your online degree, you can learn to bridge the gap between music and worship ministry to provide stellar leadership within your desired outreach.
Liberty University’s M.A in Music and Worship online program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and can help prepare you for ministry while strengthening your contribution and commitment to your local church through worship. This worship and music degree is provided in a 100% online degree format for increased flexibility. You can complete your courses from anywhere with internet access, allowing you to stay involved with your family, career, and community!
What Will You Study in Our Master’s Degree in Music and Worship Online?
- Current issues in worship
- History and philosophy of worship
- Tools and techniques for contemporary worship
- The role of the worship leader
Within this worship and music degree, you will focus on the past, present, and future of music in worship for a more thorough understanding of concepts discussed. Towards the end of your educational journey, you will have the opportunity to choose an internship, thesis, or project that best fits your needs and prepares you for your selected area of music or worship ministry. In addition, assessments conducted within your online master’s degree will serve as useful in pointing out areas of focus for maximizing your potential as a musician and future leader in worship ministry.
Potential Career Opportunities for Master’s Degree in Music and Worship Graduates
- Contemporary Christian artist
- Director of worship and drama
- Director of worship technology
- Minister of music
- Music and worship evangelist
- Worship pastor
Master’s Degree in Music and Worship Program Highlights
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online music and worship degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- Liberty University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Master’s Degree in Music and Worship Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- 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)
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Oct 20, 2025
Accreditation
NASM
Master of Arts Music and Worship: Worship Music Studies
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
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Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.