Overview
Liberty University ’s Doctor of Worship Studies (Online) degree 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.
Potential Careers with a Doctorate Degree in Worship Studies
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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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Historical Developments of Christian Worship
- Biblical Foundations 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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Duration
- Part-time
- 30 months
Start dates & application deadlines
For online programmes, Liberty University offers multiple intakes depending on your chosen time table. To find out more information, visit the university's page.
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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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International
11700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 30 months. -
National
11700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 30 months. -
In-State
11700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 30 months.
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