Doctor of Worship Studies – Leadership

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

• Biblical foundations of worship
• Cultural and contextual worship practices
• Leadership best practices in worship ministry
• Philosophies and methodologies of worship
• Research and thesis development

In this program you’ll engage with a diverse set of topics that can challenge your thinking, deepen your understanding, and sharpen your leadership capacity. You’ll navigate historical and contemporary worship theory, reflect on how theology shapes practice, and examine how worship can be adapted across cultural and congregational contexts. You can also develop advanced research skills to produce a meaningful thesis project so that your learning directly informs your ministry or teaching goals.

Potential 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 as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – 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.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
• You will complete an integrated thesis project that allows you to 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 $375/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 $375/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 $375/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!

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