Overview
If you’re fascinated by music in its social and cultural contexts or want to examine music itself and how audiences and musicians interact with it, a doctoral degree in ethnomusicology can position you for a career you’ll love. Whether you have always imagined yourself pursuing doctoral studies in worship, want to make a unique contribution to world missions, or you feel you have more to gain from furthering your education, the Worship Studies - Ethnomusicology (Online) program from Liberty University Online can equip you to interpret non-Western musical genres, styles, and performances.
Focusing your degree in ethnomusicology can allow you to explore what worship looks like in various cultures. By understanding this, you will not only increase your global marketability but you will also be better prepared to meet the needs of diverse congregations. Our classes emphasize a practical application of worship to ministry in the local church.
Why Choose Liberty’s Doctoral Degree in Worship Studies?
If you are considering an online doctoral degree in worship studies, you have likely spent years serving in ministry. Your previous ministry experience is valuable, and a portfolio of your work detailing that experience could earn you course credit. This credit can help you complete a doctoral degree in less time and at a lower cost depending on what you’ve already accomplished in your career.
Additionally, our online worship studies degree is offered 100% online. You have a family, work, and other important responsibilities, so at Liberty, you won’t find required on-campus intensives or set login times — you are free to complete your degree wherever and whenever you choose. Pursue new career opportunities, influence others, and deepen your spiritual walk with Liberty’s Doctor of Worship Studies in Leadership online.
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Courses included:
- Theological and Historical Developments Influencing Corporate Worship
- Christian Worship
- Theology, Philosophy, and Methodology of Worship
- Thesis Project Proposal and Research
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Duration
- Part-time
- 30 months
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General requirements
A regionally or nationally accredited master of music, master of worship, or its equivalent with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing.
All applicants must submit the following:
- Admission application
- Application fee
- Statement of Purpose
- Official college transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)
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11700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 30 months. -
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11700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 30 months. -
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11700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 30 months.
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