Doctor of
Christian Education (D.C.Ed.)
Advancing Biblical Scholarship for Excellence in Christian Education
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Doctor of Christian Education (D.C.Ed.) is an advanced doctoral program designed to prepare Christian educators, academic leaders, researchers, and ministry professionals for excellence in biblical teaching, educational leadership, curriculum development, and scholarly research. The program integrates biblical theology, educational theory, leadership principles, and advanced research to equip graduates to strengthen Christian schools, Bible colleges, seminaries, universities, churches, and global ministries through transformational education and faithful biblical instruction.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Advanced Biblical Teaching
Educational Leadership Excellence
Curriculum Development Skills
Scholarly Research Competence
Christian Educational Innovation
COURSE STRUCTURE
YEAR
01
CORE FOUNDATIONS
(18 Credits)
Semester 1
- DCE 701
- DCE 702
- DCE 703
- Advanced Biblical Foundations of Christian Education (3)
- Philosophy and Theology of Christian Education (3)
- Advanced Research Methodology in Educational Studies I (3)
Semester 2
- DCE 704
- DCE 705
- DCE 706
- History and Development of Christian Education Movements (3)
- Curriculum Design and Instructional Theories in Christian Education (3)
- Advanced Qualitative Research & Resource Analysis in Christian Education II (3)
YEAR
02
SPECIALIZATION & MINISTRY PRACTICE
(18 CREDITS)
Semester 1
- DCE 711
- DCE 712
- DCE 713
- Educational Leadership and Organizational Management (3)
- Educational Psychology and Faith Formation (3)
- Contemporary Challenges in Christian Education (3)
Semester 2
- DCE 714
- DCE 715
- DCE 716
- Christian Ethics and Spiritual Formation in Education (3)
- Educational Practicum I (Teaching & Administration) (3)
- Educational Practicum II (Community & Church Engagement) (3)
YEAR
03
Dissertation & Advanced Seminars
(24 Credits)
Semester 1
- DCE 801
- DCE 802
- DCE 803
- DCE 804
- Advanced Seminar in Christian Pedagogy and Leadership (3)
- Educational Theology Colloquium (3)
- Dissertation Proposal Seminar (3)
- Comprehensive Exam (3)
Semester 2
- DCE 805
- Dissertation Research and Writing (12)
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Program Duration: 3–5 years
Total Credit Hours: 60 (post-master’s level)
Delivery Mode: Coursework + Research + Ministry Practicum
Teaching System: Semester system (Distance Learning)
Session Begin: 1st March and 1st September every year
Medium of Instruction: English
Department: Ecclesiastical Leadership and Applied Ministries
Faculty: Christian Education
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Applicant must hold a Master of Christian Education or an equivalent degree from an approved institution.
PROGRAM FEES
Per Semester
USD $1800
CAREER & MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
- Christian Educator
- Seminary Professor
- Academic Dean
- Curriculum Developer
- Educational Consultant
- Ministry Trainer
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 60 credit hours.
- Passing of comprehensive examination.
- Completion and defense of a doctoral dissertation (50,000–70,000 words).
- Demonstrated educational ministry impact project (e.g., school establishment, curriculum innovation, teacher training program, or community education initiative).
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