Doctor of Education
Ed.D. Professional Doctorate Overview
The Doctor of Education at Trinity is a professional degree designed to develop educational leaders through an interdisciplinary curriculum based on a biblical worldview. The Ed.D. consists of 12 hours of qualifying core courses, 12 hours of general core courses, and 24 hours of specialization core courses. After course work is completed, students write an applied dissertation in the specialization area.
Through core course work, students explore leading-edge and cutting-edge principles and practices across fields of knowledge such as biblical studies, theology, philosophy, counseling, education, leadership, ministry, etc. Through the analysis of precedent literature and current issues and trends in a specialized area of study, students discern how to interpret and respond to contemporary theories and practices, and how to deploy their knowledge, understanding, and skills to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Collectively, the core courses and specialized core studies provide students with the opportunity to advance their personal abilities and professional goals.
Qualifying Examination
The Qualifying Examination is scheduled after a student has completed the 12 hours of qualifying core course work, and before continuing on in the program of study. This insures the student is ready to continue doctoral level work prior to investing additional resources in a program they would be unable to complete. The examination is a written exam consisting of one line of inquiry, broadly defined, from each of the qualifying core courses. Upon passing the Qualifying Exam, the student is advanced to full admission status, and can enroll in the general core and specialization core courses.
Comprehensive Examination
The Comprehensive Examination is scheduled after a student has completed the 12 hours of general core and 24 hours of specialization core course work, and before researching and writing the applied research dissertation. This insures the student is ready to continue doctoral level work prior to investing additional resources in a program they would be unable to complete. The examination is a written exam consisting of one line of inquiry, broadly defined, from each of the core courses. Students will be given all of the questions for purposes of preparation, but will only be given four to write upon from that list. The examination also includes a fifth question related to the potential applied research dissertation topic. Upon passing the Comprehensive Exam, the student is advanced to degree candidacy status, and can only then enroll in the applied research course for the writing of the dissertation.
Applied Dissertation
An Ed.D. student must successfully complete an applied research dissertation under the supervision of a Dissertation Committee. The dissertation will take a minimum of one year to complete, and earns 12 hours toward the program of study. A Dissertation Committee is appointed by the appropriate Trinity Department Chair and the Doctoral Studies Committee.
Applied dissertation research is designed to expand the knowledge of the field in the specialized area of study, and to demonstrate that the degree candidate is capable of conducting independent scholarly analysis and implementation of research findings in ministry context.
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Doctor of Education
60 hours
Purpose
To develop educational leaders through an interdisciplinary curriculum based on a biblical worldview.
Learning Competencies
1. Learners will develop, with faculty assistance, a focused program of study in a specific area.
2. Learners will analyze and evaluate the history and philosophy of education.
3. Learners will understand, apply, and evaluate the various theories and practices of education in their ministry context.
4. Learners will interact with the content of the chosen program through analysis, critical evaluation, and synthesis, culminating in an applied dissertation.
Courses
Qualifying Core (12 hours)
General Core (12 hours)
Specialization Core (24 hours)
Applied Dissertation (12 hours) |
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial (0 hours)
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Qualifying Core (12 hours)
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| BS 718 Contemporary Biblical Hermeneutics |
| CE 813 The Theory and Practice of Education |
| CE 799 Exploring the History and Philosophy of Education |
| RW 800 Research Within a Christian Worldview |
RW 775 Ed.D. Qualifying Examination (0 hours)
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General Core (12 hours)
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| PH 799 Comparative Analysis of Worldviews |
| PM 704 Leading Change |
| PM 741 Applied Research in Theology of Ministry |
RW 710 Empirical Research Methods
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RW 810 Bibliographic Research Methods |
Specialization Core Options |
Christian Management and Leadership Specialization Core (24 hours)
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AD 701 Applied Theories in Human and Organizational Development
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AD 702 Advanced Communication for Managers and Administrators
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AD 784 Human Resource Management: Current Modalities
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AD 805 Historical Development of Management and Leadership Theory
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AD 811 Reflective Review of Management Case Studies
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AD 824 Administration Principles: Research and Methodologies
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EL 33 Electives in Any Area of Study (6 hours)
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Biblical Counseling Specialization Core (24 hours)
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BC 713 Advanced Principles of Biblical Counseling
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BC 808 History of Biblical Counseling
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BC 709 Interaction of Secular Psychology and Biblical Counseling
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BC 714 Understanding Problems in Biblical Categories
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BC 726 Case Studies in Divorce, Remarriage, and Blending Families
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BC 804 Counseling Families in the Church
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BC 730 The Body and Behavior
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TH 730 Biblical Anthropology
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EL 54 Electives in Biblical Counseling (BC) (9 hours)
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** Biblical Counseling students will take BC 991 Biblical Counseling Pre-Program Assessment after completing RW 001 Trinity Tutorial and prior to beginning other course work. Students will also take BC 992 Biblical Counseling Post-Program Assessment after completing all course work and prior to beginning RW 991 Mission Outcomes Assessment. These are non-graded, non-credit assessments.
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Christian Theology Specialization Core (24 hours)
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LG 711 Basics of Biblical Hebrew
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LG 712 Basics of Biblical Greek
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TH 733 Issues in New Testament Theology
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TH 783 Issues in Old Testament Theology
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TH 805 History of Christian Thought
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TH 816 Biblical Authority
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EL 75 Electives in Biblical Studies (BS), Old Testament (OT), New Testament (NT), or Theology (TH) (6 hours)
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Christian Education Specialization Core (24 hours)
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CE 770 Biblical Theology of Christian Education
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CE 788 Assessing and Applying Appropriate Teaching Strategies
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CE 809 Teaching in the Online Classroom
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CE 890 Developing Spiritual Growth in Christian Education
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CE 899 Historical and Philosophical Developments in the History of Christian Education
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EL 34 Electives in Any Area of Study (9 hours)
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Conflict Management Specialization Core (24 hours)
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CM 726 Critical Issues in Managing Conflict
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CM 765 Difficult People: Current Issues and Strategies
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CM 822 History and Development of Conflict Management
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CM 832 Principles and Practices of Christian Mediation
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CM 835 Interpersonal Forgiveness: Theological and Psychological Perspectives
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CM 850 Church Discipline: History and Current Practice
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EL 33 Electives in Any Area of Study (6 hours)
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Pulpit Communication and Expository Preaching Specialization Core (24 hours)
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EP 804 History and Development of Christian Preaching
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EP 870 Analyzing the Theological Basis for Expository Preaching
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EP 871 In-Depth Exegesis for Expository Preaching
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EP 872 Methodologies of Evangelistic Preaching
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EP 874 Critical Approaches to New Testament Expository Preaching
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EP 875 Critical Aspects of Old Testament Expository Preaching
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EP 890 Theories and Modalities Impacting Today's Preacher
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EL 32 Elective in Any Area of Study (3 hours)
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Pastoral Ministry Specialization Core (24 hours)
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AD 701 Applied Theories in Human and Organizational Development
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CE 770 Biblical Theology of Christian Education
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EP 890 Theories and Modalities Impacting Today's Preacher
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PH 789 Advanced Systematic Logic: Deeper Investigations
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PH 801 Axiology and Traditional Christian Ethics
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PM 742 Mentoring in Today's Culture
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PM 749 Survey and Research of Small Group Dynamics
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PM 801 The Historical Development of Pastoral Care
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Christian Women’s Studies Specialization Core (24 hours)
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WS 704 Applied Theories of Leadership for Women
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WS 705 Communication Skills for Women
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WS 731 Women Ministering to Women: Applied Literary Review
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WS 741 Classical Models of Spiritual Formation for Women
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WS 825 Women in Scripture and Church History: Exegetical and Historiographical Issues and Methods
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EL 34 Electives in Any Area of Study (9 hours)
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Comprehensive Examination (0 hours)
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| Taken only after all course work is completed and before Applied Dissertation work can begin. |
Applied Dissertation (12 hours)
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| RW 826 Applied Research in Ministry Context |
RW 991 Mission Outcomes Assessment (0 hours)
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General Information
Total Credits Required = 60 All courses are 3 semester credit hours unless noted otherwise.
Transfer credit is available for up to 9 semester credits of the 60 total doctoral credits required to complete the Ed.D. degree. The courses must be relevant to the student’s program of study and equivalent in both content and degree level of doctoral courses. Transfer (grades of “B” or higher) for core credits must be from an appropriately accredited school and satisfy the requirements of the core program. Awarding degree credit for experiential learning is not available at the doctoral level.
Prerequisite: See Full Admission Requirements and Processes for the Ed.D.
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Full Admission Requirements and Processes for the Ed.D.
Applicants should not disqualify themselves from applying for admission due to any low standard on any application requirement—an application is reviewed as a whole packet rather than just as a collection of individual items.
Provisional Enrollment Requirements (All Applicants)
1. Complete the Doctoral Application Packet
• Application form
• Application fee
• MA from appropriately accredited school with a minimum of 15 hours in Bible/Theology and 15 in field of study
• For any applicant whose primary language is not English and who has not earned a previous degree that was taught in English from an institution of higher education, a valid (within the last two years) TOEFL score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or at least 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL
2. Enroll for Any Two of the Four Qualifying Core Courses (6 month registration)
• BS 718 Contemporary Biblical Hermeneutics
• CE 813 The Theory and Practice of Education
• CE 799 Exploring the History and Philosophy of Education
• RW 800 Research Within a Christian Worldview
3. Complete the Trinity Tutorial (before or during 6 month registration)
Provisional Admission Requirements (All Applicants)
4. Complete the Doctoral Admission Packet (within 90 days of provisional enrollment)
• Official transcripts verifying higher education prerequisite requirements for the Ed.D.
• GRE combined minimum of 900 on the verbal and analytical sections, or the MAT minimum of 350
• Written statement listing a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (up to 1 year can be earned concurrent with the 1st year of study)
• Scheduled phone interview with the appropriate Department Chair
• Essay of 4-5 pages on why professional doctorate study is being pursued at Trinity
• Two letters of recommendation for pursuing doctoral study
• If applicable (see Doctoral Admissions Packet), a valid (within the last two years), official TOEFL score verifying the TOEFL prerequisite requirement for the Ed.D.
5. Doctoral Studies Committee Evaluation of Completed Admission Packet
6. If Accepted By the Doctoral Studies Committee, Enroll for Remaining Two Qualifying Core Courses (6 month registration)
• BS 718 Contemporary Biblical Hermeneutics
• CE 813 The Theory and Practice of Education
• CE 799 Exploring the History and Philosophy of Education
• RW 800 Research Within a Christian Worldview
7. Take the Qualifying Examination Upon Completion of the Four Qualifying Core Courses
Full Admission Requirements
8. Successful Completion of the Four Qualifying Core Courses with a “B” or higher
9. Successful Completion of the Qualifying Examination with a “Pass”
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