Christian Worship PhD Online | Liberty University

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Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Share Your Knowledge with Future Generations of Worship Leaders with a PhD in Christian Worship

Take your experience and knowledge of worship leadership to the next level as you equip yourself to disciple and multiply future generations of worship leaders. You’ll conduct unique research and make a contribution to the discipline with Liberty University’s 100% online Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Christian Worship degree.

Our online theology and worship degree builds on your worship experience and previous music education by integrating a biblical focus as the basis and philosophy for scholarly worship research. You have a passion for leading others in worship, and our online PhD degree can help you expand your knowledge of worship theology, philosophy, and methodology. Whether you are looking to work as a university professor or continue leading your church in worship, this PhD in worship can help you solidify your influence within your denomination and prepare you to broaden your impact on the field of Christian worship.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Christian Worship.

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Why Choose Liberty’s PhD in Christian Worship Degree Online?

If you’ve made the choice to pursue your Christian worship doctorate, you may be wondering which degree to pursue and why you should complete your program at Liberty University. Liberty University is one of the few schools to offer a PhD in Christian Worship, and this online degree allows you to continue serving your church and community without having to travel to another location.

Here are some of the benefits of choosing to pursue your degree with us:

You will have the opportunity to conduct research in the worship field and grow as a scholar.
You can complete your doctoral degree 100% online, which gives you the flexibility to continue dedicating time to your career and family.
This degree provides biblical foundations for developing a theology and philosophy of worship that leads to excellence in worship leadership and ministry.

What Will You Study in Our Online Christian Worship Degree?

Our Christian Worship PhD focuses heavily on research. You’ll take courses that cover biblical foundations, theology, and the philosophy of worship. You will also create your own research concept and complete a dissertation on the concept you choose so you can be recognized as a scholar in Christian worship.

Gain a deeper understanding of practical worship and spiritual formation strategies for the worship leader. Through this program, you can develop the critical thinking, scholarly writing, and empirical research skills to help you succeed in a doctoral program.

This degree can also help you utilize the various quantitative and qualitative methods of research so you can make scholarly contributions to the field of Christian worship. Finally, you will complete coursework directly related to the development of a PhD dissertation in original research related to Christian worship.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

Doctoral Full Time	$610/Credit
Doctoral Part Time	$675/Credit

Eligible current and former military service members and their spouses may qualify for a special rate of $375/credit hour (learn more).

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree in worship or music or a related field with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

The Office of Graduate Admissions may request additional documentation when conducting admission reviews to evaluate a candidate’s record before a final admission decision can be made.

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

Be in your final term and planning to start your doctoral degree after the last day of class for your master’s degree.
Complete a Master’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
Submit an official transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show that you are within 6 credit hours of completion for a 30-48 credit hour master’s degree or within 9 credit hours of completion for a 49+ credit hour master’s degree.
Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new doctoral degree.

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An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

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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. Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work toward your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession – for less.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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