Doctor of
Worship Ministry (D.W.Min.)
Equipping Worship Leaders for Transformational Kingdom Ministry
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Doctor of Worship Ministry (D.W.Min.) is an advanced professional doctoral program designed to equip experienced worship leaders, pastors, and ministry practitioners with biblical, theological, and practical expertise for excellence in worship ministry. The program integrates advanced research, biblical worship theology, leadership development, pastoral ministry, and contemporary worship practices to prepare graduates for transformational leadership in churches, Christian organizations, seminaries, and global ministry contexts.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Biblical Worship Theology
Worship Leadership Excellence
Pastoral Ministry Skills
Creative Worship Design
Ministry Research Competence
COURSE STRUCTURE
YEAR
01
CORE FOUNDATIONS
(18 Credits)
Semester 1
- DWM 701
- DWM 702
- DWM 703
- Advanced Theology of Worship (3)
- Biblical Foundations of Worship Leadership (3)
- Advanced Dynamic Research Methodology in Worship Studies I (3)
Semester 2
- DWM 704
- DWM 705
- DWM 706
- History and Global Movements of Christian Worship (3)
- Theology and Practice of Liturgical & Contemporary Worship (3)
- Advanced Qualitative Research Method & Resource Analysis in Worship Studies II (3)
YEAR
02
SPECIALIZATION & MINISTRY PRACTICE
(18 CREDITS)
Semester 1
- DWM 711
- DWM 712
- DWM 713
- Worship, Culture, and Contextualization (3)
- Music, Arts, and Creative Expressions in Worship (3)
- Contemporary Challenges in Worship Ministry (3)
Semester 2
- DWM 714
- DWM 715
- DWM 716
- Spiritual Formation and Ethics of Worship Leaders (3)
- Worship Leadership Practicum I (Supervised Church Ministry) (3)
- Worship Leadership Practicum II (Community Engagement & Missions) (3)
YEAR
03
Dissertation & Advanced Seminars
(24 Credits)
Semester 1
- DWM 801
- DWM 802
- DWM 803
- DWM 804
- Advanced Seminar in Worship Leadership (3)
- Colloquium on Theology and Philosophy of Worship (3)
- Dissertation Proposal Seminar (3)
- Comprehensive Exam (3)
Semester 2
- DWM 805
- Dissertation Research and Writing (12)
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Program Duration: 3–5 years
Total Credit Hours: 60 (post-master’s level)
Delivery Mode: Coursework + Research + Ministry Practicum
Teaching System: Semester system (Distance Learning)
Session Begin: 1st March and 1st September every year
Medium of Instruction: English
Department: Ecclesiastical Leadership and Applied Ministries
Faculty: Worship Ministry
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Applicant must hold a Master of Worship Ministry or an equivalent degree in theology, divinity, or ministry from an approved institution.
PROGRAM FEES
Per Semester
USD $1800
CAREER & MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
- Worship Pastor
- Worship Director
- Ministry Consultant
- Seminary Professor
- Church Leadership Coach
- Christian Conference Speaker
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 60 credit hours.
- Passing of comprehensive examination.
- Completion and defense of a doctoral dissertation (50,000–70,000 words).
- Demonstrated worship ministry impact project (establishing worship schools, producing worship resources, developing intercultural worship models, or training networks of worship leaders).
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