Doctor of Worship Studies

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!