Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Our Purpose

The purpose of the seminary’s doctor of education program is to prepare God-called men and women through rigorous academic study for service as leaders in denominational ministry, as teachers in colleges or seminaries and as educators or administrators in local churches or Christian schools.

In our mission to equip, train and mobilize God-called men and women to impact the world for Christ, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has long recognized the importance of preparing qualified educators to pursue their calling. Southeastern continues to maintain a selection of degree programs focused on professional educators including the M.Div. with Christian education, the M.A. in Christian education, the M.A. in Christian school administration and the recently-approved B.A. in Biblical studies and english or social studies with a minor in secondary education. The addition of the doctor of education degree completes a full complement of academic training by providing a terminal degree program for those students called to the ministry of higher education.

Graduates of this degree program will be able to apply biblical concepts and educational theory in their chosen area of ministry. Graduates will also demonstrate competence in research skills necessary for guiding future research and problem-solving. They will demonstrate leadership skills and administrative concepts needed in a variety of organizational settings and demonstrate teaching skills suited for both ministry and academic environments. Finally, graduates will be able to integrate insights from current research in human growth and development and learning theory to design effective educational models and programs.