The Doctor of Music and Worship (DMW) is a professional doctorate designed for experienced worship leaders, musicians, and ministry practitioners seeking advanced training in theology, music, leadership, and research.
The program emphasizes the integration of biblical worship principles, artistic excellence, and pastoral leadership, preparing graduates to lead large-scale worship ministries, teach at the collegiate level, and contribute to the advancement of worship studies through research and innovation.
REQUIREMENTS AND PLANS OF STUDY
Doctor of Music and Worship (DMW) program requires 40 credits to graduate.
Advanced Theology of Christian Music and Worship (4 credits)
Biblical Foundations and Models of Christian Music and Worship (4 credits)
Contemporary Issues in Christian Music and Worship (4 credits)
Advanced Theory, Analysis & Composition for Christian Music and Worship (4 credits)
Performance Practice and Artistic Development for Christian Music and Worship (4 credits)
Strategic Ministry Development for Christian Music and Worship (4 credits)
Technology & Media Innovation for Christian Music and Worship (4 credits)
Creative Integration in Christian Music and Worship (4 credits)
Advanced Choral Conducting, Orchestration & Arranging (4 credits)
Advanced Digital Worship & Emerging Technologies (4 credits)
Worship, Spiritual Formation & Discipleship (4 credits)
Education & Curriculum Design for Christian Music (4 credits)
Leadership Coaching & Mentoring in Music Ministry (4 credits)
Dissertation Proposal Seminar (4 credits)
Dissertation Research & Writing (4 credits)
Doctoral Ministry Project (4 credits)
Total credits required for graduation: 40