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The EdD is considered a Research Doctoral Degree and features three majors:
Teaching/Pedagogy
Educational Leadership
Ministry Leadership
Program Elements (12 hours)
Introduction to Research and Writing 3 hours
Teaching in Higher Education 3 hours **
Exemption Request
Educational Research Models/Methods 3 hours
Educational Career and Context 2 hours
Oral Proficiency Exam 1 hours
Required Seminars (16 hours)
History, Philosophy, & Theology of CE 4 hours
Educational Psychology 4 hours
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation 4 hours
Higher Education Leadership/Christian School Leadership 4 hours
Mentorships (Choose Major)
(6 hours)
Ministry Leadership
(Integrated Mentorship with Mentored Reading Colloquium)
Educational Leadership
(Integrated Mentorship with Mentored Reading Colloquium)
Teaching/ Pedagogy
(Integrated Mentorship with Mentored Reading Colloquium)
Electives (8000 or 9000 Level) 12 hours
A combination of 8000 or 9000 level seminars may be taken.
ThM (1 hour)
Dissertation (9 hours)
Oral Proficiency Exam 1 hour
Prospectus Approval 1 hour
Research and Writing 6 hours
Dissertation Defense 1 hour
Total Hours
54
EdD Program Stages
Doctor of Education Oversight Committee (EdDOC)
Dr. Jody Dean
Associate Professor for Christian Education
Director, Doctor of Educational Ministries Program (DEdMin)
Director, Doctor of Education Program (EdD)
jdean@nobts.edu
Dr. Donna Peavey
Professor for Christian Education
dpeavey@nobts.edu
Dr. David Odom
Professor for Student Ministry
dodom@nobts.edu
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