Master of Arts in Music and Worship

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Master of Arts in Music and Worship

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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 M.A. degree in music and worship offers you advanced core classes in music, as well as innovative courses in biblically grounded worship. Your worship training will equip you with the knowledge and understanding to practice biblical worship as you actively lead others. In pursuit of your online degree, you will 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), which guarantees a credible degree to 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 and affordability.

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

  • History and philosophy of worship
  • Tools and techniques for contemporary worship
  • The role of the worship leader
  • Current issues in worship

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.

You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degrees in music education, worship studies, or ethnomusicology.

Potential Career Options with a Master’s Degree in Music and Worship

  • 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 among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – 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.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
  • You can complete this M.A. in Music and Worship program in 2 years or less.

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 – $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)

 

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Credit Hours

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

Accreditation

NASM

Maximize Your Time

  • 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.

Contact Us: (800) 424-9595

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.

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Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.