Doctor of Christian Education
The purpose of the study for the degree of Doctor of Christian Education is to prepare student for top-level leadership in Christian education for seminaries, publishing agencies, social service agencies, and denominational organizations.
The program of study leading to the Doctor of Christian Education is designed for qualified men and women who are engaged in teaching related ministries. Leaders in the field of education are seen as those who assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system whether it be as a superintendent, principal, curriculum director, instructional supervisor, or university administrator.
The Doctor of Christian Education Program requires 54 hours of work beyond the M. Div., M.C.E., or equivalent. This program requires 54 hours of course credit inclusive of the dissertation or project thesis.
EDMN 810 Administration of Religious Education (3 credits)
EDMN 815 Educational Psychology (3 credits)
EDMN 818 Educational Leadership in The Church (3 credits)
EDMN 820 Philosophies of Religious Education (3 credits)
EDMN 821 Personal and Interpersonal Development (3 credits)
EDMN 822 Life Span Development in Educational Ministry (3 credits)
EDMN 823 Theology of Religious Education (3 credits)
EDMN 824 Methods of Teaching (3 credits)
EDMN 833 Curriculum in Religious Education (3 credits)
EDMN 835 Curriculum Evaluation (3 credits)
EDMN 838 Educational Ministry to Children (3 credits)
EDMN 841 Educational Ministry to Youth (3 credits)
EDMN 842 Educational Ministry to Adults (3 credits)
EDMN 843 Family Education in the Church (3 credits)
EDMN 853 Alternative Delivery Systems in Education(3 credits)
EDMN 854 Special Studies in Christian Education (3 credits)
EDMN 855 Media in the Ministry (3 credits)
EDMN 858 Creative Ministry Uses for the Computer (3 credits)
EDMN 860 Seminar in Religious Educational Issues (3 credits)
EDMN 863 Directed Research in Religious Educational Ministries (3 credits)
EDMN 864 Independent Research in Religious Educational Ministries (3 credits)
EDMN 865 Tutorial in Religious Educational Ministries (3 credits)
EDMN 867 Dissertation (6 credits)