Kha Do
Assistant Professor of Music and Worship; Program Coordinator, Music and Worship
B.S., Arizona Christian University; M.Div., Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Although a transplant from Arizona, Kha Do has called Louisville, Kentucky, home since 2012, planting deep roots in both the city and the worship community. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy, a Master of Theology, and a Master of Divinity from Southern Seminary. Since 2019, he has served Boyce College and Southern Seminary as Assistant Professor of Music and Worship Studies and Program Coordinator for the Worship Department.
Dr. Do directs the Boyce College Choir, the Norton Hall Band, and the Boyce Worship Collective—a team of undergraduate musicians who record original and arranged worship music, and lead services on campus and across the country. Prior to his current role, he served as adjunct professor at Boyce, where he led ensembles, mentored musicians, and produced multiple recording projects for the Institute of Biblical Worship since 2015.
Before joining the faculty, Dr. Do served as an associate worship leader and led worship for numerous churches and conferences. Beyond his research and work in music and worship studies, he enjoys photography, gardening, and good coffee. He is married to Melanie, and they have two sons—Ellis Dinh Do and Beckett Dinh Do.
Ask A Professor
Why do you love teaching at Boyce College?
I love the creative community of students and faculty learning from each other. Knowing that what happens in the classroom will ultimately impact the kingdom of God makes teaching each day so encouraging.
What are some of your top students doing with their degree?
Students who come through our program are leading Christ-Centered worship in churches all around the country. Others have found their calling in the academy teaching music to children and adults.
What makes degrees at Boyce College distinct?
The worship and pastoral studies and worship and music studies degree are distinctly ministry equipping degree programs. Students will not only receive the highest quality music education, they will also receive robust theological training that prepares them for a life of ministry whether that is in the local church, mission field, or academy.