B.A. in Music Leadership
Train to Lead in Ministry Through Music
Do you have a passion for music and worship? Regent’s Bachelor of Arts in Music Leadership program is designed for leaders who desire to serve the church in worship ministry through the gift of music. You will gain foundational knowledge and skills in aural performance, music leadership, music history, and music theory. You’ll also learn how best to develop your talents and serve Christ in an area of significant public influence. Regent’s music program is offered through the School of Communication & the Arts within the College of Arts & Sciences.
GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Develop your Christian worldview through excellence in traditional scholarship and artistic creativity.
ESTABLISH YOUR AREA OF INFLUENCE
Fulfill your calling in the field of music within a church or school setting.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Be mentored by award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field.
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ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE
Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for four years (2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023). Our programs have also ranked as the #1 Best Online Bachelor's Programs in Virginia 11 years in a row (2013-2023). Experience the Regent difference through our Bachelor of Arts in Music Leadership degree program.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
On completing the bachelor’s degree in music leadership program, you can:
- Develop and lead interactive worship teams face-to-face and virtually.
- Write, record, edit, and mix sound recording projects utilizing music technology.
- Apply best practices in planning, organizing and administering church music programs.
- Transform music symbols into performance employing sight reading and ear training skills.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Worship Leader
- Music Director
- Music Teacher
- Ministry Leader
- Church Administrator
Introduction to the visual and aural applied elements of music literacy focusing on the skills needed to transform music symbols into performance through the recognition and comprehension of standard music notation, rhythms, and meter, solfege, and Kodaly/Curwen hand signs. Cross-listed with THEU 347.
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
- Submit your application at www.regent.edu/apply.
Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts
- Email your unofficial high school or college transcripts to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Unofficial Transcripts.
- Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.
- International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES-approved company.
Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID if Applicable
- All online students and graduate level on-campus students are required to email a photo of your government-issued ID to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Government ID.
- Please note that all items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Step 4: Submit Your FAFSA
- Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov Regent’s school code is 030913.
Degree | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester | Credit Hours Per Semester | Tuition Rate Per Year |
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Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $9,493 | 12 - 18 | $18,986 |
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
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Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $630 | Under 12 | $7,560 |
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $630 | Over 18 | $11,340 |
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester) | $630 | N/A | $1,890+ |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 |
Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
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Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester) | $450 | 6 | $2,700 |
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester) | $395 | 12 | $4,740 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
Degree | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester | Credit Hours Per Semester | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester |
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Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $9,040 | 12 - 18 | $9,040 |
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
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Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $603 | Under 12 | $7,236 |
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $603 | Over 18 | $10,854 |
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester) | $603 | N/A | $1,809+ |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 (Fall & Spring) $650 (Summer) |
Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
---|---|---|---|
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester) | $450 | 6 | $2,700 |
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester) | $395 | 12 | $4,740 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |