Doctor of Worship Studies – Leadership

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Doctor of Worship Studies – Leadership

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Confidently Lead Your Ministry with a Doctoral Degree in Worship Studies and Leadership

Whether you are already serving in a ministry position or are looking to advance to a teaching role at the university level, our online Doctor of Worship Studies degree can help you achieve your personal, professional, and ministry-related goals.

  • Liberty’s Doctor of Worship Studies explores the biblical applications of worship ministry and leadership and pairs it with in-depth research training that will take your current skill set to the next level.
  • Graduate with advanced worship theology training, knowledge of effective principles of worship, and the leadership development you need to grow in your ministry positions.

During your time as a doctoral worship studies student, you will have the opportunity to study under professors who have years of real-world experience. Our faculty are committed to fostering your growth as a worship leader so you can increase your ministry effectiveness and help point others to Christ. Partner with us and explore important leadership principles that can help you serve with excellence and integrity in your church.

What Will You Study in Our Doctor of Worship Studies – Leadership Degree?

Our core worship studies courses provide advanced training in worship theology and the integration of foundational philosophies and methodologies, which is central to biblical worship for your ministry. By specializing your worship studies degree in leadership, you will study:

  • The best practices of ministry leadership and learn how to implement biblical principles into your leadership style
  • Advanced leadership skills that equip you to lead your worship ministry at the highest level, while collaborating effectively with your church, senior pastor, and other members of the church staff

Career Opportunities for Doctor of Worship Studies in Leadership Graduates

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

Highlights of Our Online Doctor of Worship Studies in Leadership Degree

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:

  • Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
  • You will complete an integrated thesis project that will demonstrate your expertise and ability to apply advanced worship theology and Christian scholarship to practical worship ministry problems.

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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Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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