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Doctor of Worship Studies
Help Promote a Biblical Understanding of Worship with Liberty’s Doctor of Worship Studies Degree
Worship is an essential piece of establishing and growing in a healthy and fruitful relationship with God. Christ-centered worship is a critical component of effective outreach and ministry. Liberty University’s online Doctor of Worship Studies is ideal for those who are actively involved in ministry and who desire to explore the theory behind worship theology. Each accredited online course taken will challenge you to dig deeper into Scripture to create a well-rounded and knowledgeable worship training experience.
Professors within your Doctor of Worship Studies distance learning degree each bring wisdom gained from years of experience in the field to help impart applicable and practical knowledge regarding worship ministry. Through this program, you will learn the essential tools and skills needed to build upon and develop critical thinking for enhanced worship outreach.
Our Doctor of Worship Studies is provided in a flexible and affordable, 100% online degree format. This online degree will equip you to teach college-level music and worship students, as well as serve as a worship pastor. Your worship training degree is a professional program which is designed strategically for improvement and skill-building in your current career in worship ministries.
What Will You Learn in Our Online Doctor of Worship Studies Degree Program?
- Theological and cultural contextualization in worship
- Theology, philosophy, and methodology of worship
- Worship leadership
Liberty University’s Doctor of Worship online degree will build upon your foundation in music and worship by learning and exploring essential skills in leadership, balanced worship, and the growth and development of a worship team. We seek to equip you with the knowledge and abilities needed to leave the program a productive and influential individual in the field of worship. Through the completion of intensives, which meet on our beautiful Liberty University campus, you will have the opportunity to converse with like-minded individuals through face-to-face interactions with peers and professors. This distance learning degree experience grants you the highest academic knowledge in the field, scholarly respect and leadership benefits, and career flexibility to mold you into a valuable asset to your ministry.
Potential Careers with a Doctorate Degree in Worship Studies
- Music and worship instructor
- Professor of worship studies
- Worship coach or analyst
- Worship counselor and advisor
- Worship pastor
- Worship theologian
Our Online Doctor of Worship Studies Program Benefits
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:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Doctor of Worship Studies 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 Doctor of Worship Studies online degree in as little as 2.5 years.
Military Tuition Discount
We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Here’s how:
- If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
- If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!
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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
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
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.
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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.
Liberty University is proud to announce that we are recognized by multiple institutions for our affordability, accessibility, and academic quality. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America.