Doctor of Worship Studies – Ethnomusicology

What Will You Learn in our Doctor of Worship Studies – Ethnomusicology?

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. As a ministry leader, it is important to be well-versed in the cultural and contextual aspects of worship so you can meet the unique needs of your congregation.

In this degree program, you will: 

• Further develop your understanding of music systems in a variety of cultures and communities
• Have the chance to explore music and worship from different countries like Africa, India, and Latin America
• Focus on research methods in the field as you develop resources and materials vital to spreading your art and ministry to all types of communities

Open yourself up to the way other cultures experience worship and how it relates back to their social values so you can be more effective in your ministry and outreach.

Career Options for Graduates with a Worship Studies in Ethnomusicology Degree

• 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 Ethnomusicology 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:

• 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 worship studies doctoral degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
• You can complete our online Doctor of Worship Studies degree in as little as 2.5 years.
• 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!