Overview

The Worship Studies (Online) program from Liberty University is designed to equip you with the tools you need to create thoughtful, theologically enriched worship that is rooted in biblical truth.

This degree adds a biblical emphasis to the musical knowledge you developed during your graduate music or music ministry degree. If you have a passion for leading worship services, let us help you harness your passion for worship and bring your congregation closer to God.

Career opportunities:

Our online Doctor of Worship Studies degree seeks to prepare you to serve in administrative roles, such as the chair of a department of worship, a coordinator of worship studies, or a worship pastor at a church. Preparing worship leaders for personal success is not the only goal of our online Doctor of Worship Studies program. Completing this degree can help prepare you to teach the next generation of music ministry students and help open up opportunities for you to teach at the collegiate level.

Upon graduation, you could pursue the following roles:

Music and worship instructor
Professor of worship studies
Worship coach or analyst
Worship counselor and advisor
Worship pastor
Worship theologian

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical Developments of Christian Worship

Theology of Christian Worship

History & Practice of Congregational Song

Current Trends & Transitions in Christian Worship

Philosophy of Music & Christian Worship

Growth, Development, & Spiritual Formation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

For online programmes, Liberty University offers multiple intakes depending on your chosen time table. To find out more information, visit the university's page.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 53 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

A regionally or nationally accredited Master of Music or its equivalent with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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Tuition Fee

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International

6693 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 595 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

6693 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 595 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

6693 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 595 USD per credit during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career opportunities:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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