Doctoral Degree

Doctor of Education — Specialization in Christian Education

Advanced graduate study in Christian Education with a ministry project. 6 courses + project, 50 hours total.

About This Program

The Doctor of Education, Specialization in Christian Education provides students with the opportunity to grow in Christian education through graduate-level coursework and a ministry project.

The program consists of six courses (30 hours) and a ministry project or dissertation (20 hours). A 35–50 page paper is required for the ministry project.

Prerequisite: An earned Master's degree from an approved educational institution.

Courses/Textbooks may not be utilized for more than one degree program.

Degree Requirements

RequirementCourses / Hours
Total Courses6 courses / 30 hours
Project/Dissertation20 hours
Core CoursesMinimum 3
Elective CoursesMaximum 3
No Travel SeminarsMaximum 3
Total Program Hours50 hours

Tuition

Monthly Payment Plan

$2,795

$200 down, then $100/month until paid in full.

Pay Up Front

Save $300

$2,495

Full payment at enrollment. Textbooks not included.

* Tuition does not include textbooks. Purchase at your favorite book dealer or Amazon.com.

Curriculum — Authorized Textbooks

Select your core and elective courses from the approved textbook list below.

EdD 600

Introducing Christian Education: Foundations for the Twenty-first Century

by Michael J. Anthony · Sep 2001

EdD 601

Basics of Christian Education

by Karen Tye · Jan 2000

EdD 602

A Theology for Christian Education

by James R. Estep, Michael Anthony and Greg Allison · Sep 2008

EdD 603

Christian Education: Foundations for the Future

by Robert E. Clark, Lin Johnson, Allyn K. Sloat and Kenneth O. Gangel · Oct 1991

EdD 604

Teaching the Faith, Forming the Faithful: A Biblical Vision for Education in the Church

by Gary A. Parrett, S. Steve Kang and J. I. Packer · Oct 2009

EdD 605

Christian Education

by Lawrence O. Richards · Aug 1988

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