Doctor of Education

Christian Ministry

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The Doctor of Education with a concentration in Christian Ministry prepares scholars to develop others who are called to serve through education and leadership, but wish to take courses in a variety of disciplines. This academic experience provides students with additional 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

  • 40

    Hours of Classroom Instruction

  • 3

    Hours of Mentorship

  • 12

    Hours of Dissertation Research

  • 55

    Total Hours

Program Courses

EdD - Christian Ministry Information

Core Requirements

  • GEN 0000 – Sexual Abuse Prevention & Response Training
  • EDD 8010 – EdD Program Orientation
  • EDD 8110 – Leading and Managing the Non-Profit Organization
  • EDD 8120 – Learning Theory and Instructional Design
  • EDD 8130 – History and Philosophy of Education
  • EDD 8140 – Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
  • EDD 8150 – Psychological Foundations for Education
  • EDD 8170 – The Doctrine of Humanity

 

Research Methodology

Select one of the following courses:

  • EDD 8900 – Advanced Statistics for Educators
  • EDD 8910 – Research Methods

 

Integrative Seminars

  • EDD 8201 – Integrative Seminar I: Current Trends in the Classroom
  • EDD 8202 – Integrative Seminar II: Research in Educational Settings

 

Mentorship and Guided Research

  • EDD 8501 – Mentorship and Guided Research I

 

Elective Seminars

  • Select any four EdD courses (four 3-hour courses).

 

Dissertation

  • EDD 8911 – Comprehensive Exam
  • EDD 8921 – Dissertation I
  • EDD 8922 – Dissertation II
  • EDD 8923 – Dissertation III
  • EDD 8924 – Dissertation IV

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