PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Location
Online
Next Start
Open Enrollment
Credit Hours
45 Credit Hours
Program Cost
$300/month
Prerequisites
An accredited Masters degree in a related field with at least a 3.0 grade point average or a Masters degree and significant experience in a related field.
School
Kerygma University
Accreditation
The Association of Christian Theological Schools - Commission on Accreditation
The North American Association of Bible Colleges and Seminaries
Doctor of Education in Christian Education (Ed.D.)
About the Program
The Doctor of Education in Christian Education (Ed.D.) program is a rigorous educational journey designed to equip students with a profound understanding of education within a Christian context. Throughout this program, students will attain a solid foundation in the literature and application of education, with a particular focus on educational philosophy, history, curriculum development, and instructional strategies. They will also develop the capability to engage in dynamic and innovative teaching approaches, fostering active participation in both academic and pastoral settings, thus promoting effective learning experiences. Additionally, the program offers an advanced and critical grasp of educational theory and practice, specifically in relation to local church and other ministry environments, enabling graduates to address contemporary educational challenges with expertise. Graduates of this program will emerge with proficiency in advanced-level ministry skills, ensuring they are well-prepared to contribute significantly to their ministry roles.
Curriculum
In order to graduate with a Doctor of Education in Christian Education (Ed.D.), the student must satisfactorily pass the following courses as well as prepare a dissertation on a topic related to Christian Education:
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Entry Phase | ||
| Starting Well | 3 | |
| Core Learning Phase: Foundations of Educational Theology | ||
| Imagining Education: Macro Context | 6 | |
| — Imagining Community: The Learning Organization | ||
| — Imagining Mission: The Imago Dei in Education | ||
| Imagining Formation: Micro Context | 6 | |
| — Imagining Knowing: Epistemology and Pedagogy | ||
| — Imagining Formation: Holistic Student Development | ||
| Specialized Inquiry: Leadership, Systems, and Design | ||
| Specialized Inquiry: Concepts and Models | 6 | |
| Specialized Inquiry: Design and Improvement | 6 | |
| Generative Learning Phase | ||
| Comprehensive Exam | ||
| Improvement Science: Research Design | 3 | |
| Dissertation in Practice | 3 | |
| Program Completion Phase | ||
| Continuing Well | 3 | |