The Doctor of Education

Christian Education

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The Doctor of Education with a concentration in Christian Education is a terminal, professional degree that prepares students to lead others in an administrative or leadership role within a school setting and to develop and publish curriculum. Students will be equipped to understand different types of learning theories, and how to be a leader in an educational or non-profit setting. This concentration will give students the professional skills needed to teach in the local church and higher education, problem solve using social science research techniques, and influence thinking in this field through writing that is both biblical and academically persuasive.

  • Cohort Model

  • Modified Residency

At a Glance

  • 37

    Hours of Classroom

  • 6

    Hours of Mentorship

  • 12

    Hours of Dissertation Research

  • 55

    Total Credit Hours

Program Courses

What we are learning in the EdD program is immediately applicable to the ministry that we're doing. If you want to lead in a ministry context, the EdD program will do a phenomenal job of preparing you

Eli Byrd EdD Alum

EdD in Context

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THIS DEGREE?

  • Serve in Leadership or Administration

  • Serve in Denominational Leadership

  • Develop and Publish Curriculum

EdD Information

Graduates will be able to apply biblical concepts and educational theory in their chosen area of ministry. Some of the classes offered in this program are:

  • EDD 8100 – Leadership of Educational Ministries
  • EDD 8120 – Learning Theory and Instructional Design
  • EDD 8910 – Research Methods
  • EDD 8110 – Leading & Managing the Non-Profit Organization

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