The Doctor of Philosophy with

Christian Leadership

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The Christian Leadership specialization allows students to focus on advanced scholarship and practical competence in Christian leadership. The degree is grounded in commitment to the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, a theological anthropology, and development of practical skills in leading churches and Christian organization. Students engage with contemporary ideas related to organizational leadership.

Ways to Study

  • Modified Residency

  • Residential

At a Glance

  • 5

    phd introduction

  • 3

    phd integrative colloquium

  • 24

    phd research seminars

  • 6

    phd mentor directed studies

  • 4

    phd comprehensive exams

  • 18

    phd prospectus and dissertation

  • 60

    Total hours

Program Courses

At Southeastern, I really saw the benefit of helping me think better as a theologian. Everything that we do in the classroom is also spiritual formation as well.

Devin Maddox PhD Graduate, 2022

Program Design

What Types of Seminars Will I Take?

  • The Personal Life of the Leader

  • Issues in Organizational Leadership

  • Church Leadership: NACP & Renewal

  • Philosophical, Theoretical, and Historical Issues in Leadership

  • Leadership Development

  • Change, Conflict, and Church Leadership

What Courses Will I Take?

Foundations Stage

  • PHD 9100 – PhD Program Orientation
  • PHD 9101 – Introduction to Research and Writing
  • CQM 9010 – Integrative Colloquium I
  • CQM 9020 – Integrative Colloquium II
  • Foundations Stage Seminars: Select four seminars from the PhD specialization’s prescribed seminars.
  • First Research Language
  • THM 8600 – Th.M. Portfolio

 

Seminars

Below is a list of the prescribed seminars for this PhD specialization. Students must demonstrate proficiency in one research language before beginning their fifth seminar. Four seminars (16hrs) will be completed during the Foundations Stage of the PhD program of study and the remaining four seminars (16hrs) during the Advanced Stage. Seminars may be completed in any order, though IND 9400 is to be taken as one of the last seminars needed (either the 7th or 8th seminar).

  • LED 9320 – Biblical Foundations for Leadership
  • LED 9330 – Fundamentals of Leadership
  • LED 9335 – Leadership, Management & Organizational Theory
  • LED 9340 – Qualitative & Quantitative Methods in Data Analysis
    • May be substituted with another seminar in the student’s research interest with approval from the major professor and Ph.D. Director.
  • LED 9355 – The Personal Life of the Leader
    • May be substituted with another seminar in the student’s research interest with approval from the major professor and Ph.D. Director.
  • LED 9380 – Leadership Development
  • LED 9390 – Change, Conflict, and Church Leadership
  • IND 9400 – Specialized PhD Research

 

Advanced Stage

  • PHD 9102 – Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education
  • Advanced Stage Seminars: Select four seminars from the PhD specialization’s prescribed seminars.
  • PHD 9501 – Mentor Directed Studies I
  • PHD 9502 – Mentor Directed Studies II
  • Second Research Language
  • PHD 9800 – Written & Oral Comprehensive Exams

 

Candidate Stage

  • PHD 9850 – PHD Prospectus
  • PHD 9900 – PHD Dissertation
    • Students must register for three dissertation blocks for a total of 6 hours.
  • PHD 9950 – PHD Dissertation Defense

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