Doctor of Education (EdD)

Program Goals

Students in the EdD program will:

• Integrate a biblical and theological framework with educational theories that lead to improved practices and outcomes in academic leadership, teaching, and student development;
• Demonstrate biblical, competent, and contextualized personal and organizational leadership skills and administrative practices;
• Demonstrate competent writing skills suitable for academic publication or communication with stakeholders in their given academic setting;
• Exhibit biblically and theologically sound research in the social sciences that provides contextualized solutions leading to improved educational practices and results.

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Admission Requirements and Process

In addition, the following prerequisites apply to EdD applicants. All applicants must:

• Give evidence of growth and competence in educational ministerial skills and leadership;
• Have an academic record that demonstrates superior ability and shows promise of success in doctoral studies (3.0 or above is desired);
• Provide a GRE test score; and
• Hold a DTS Master of Arts in Christian Education (MACE) or its equivalent, or an MA in Education or a related degree from an accredited institution, plus leveling courses as necessary to provide DTS MACE equivalence.
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Specific prerequisites apply to EdD applicants depending on the applicant’s prior master’s-level preparation. Applicants with a theological master’s degree (MACE or its equivalent) are eligible to enroll in the 48-hour EdD program with little to no leveling work required. Applicants with a non-theological master’s degree in education or a related field are eligible to enroll in the EdD program after completing the appropriate leveling work. The final determination of an applicant’s eligibility to enter the EdD program is at the discretion of the Doctor of Education office.

Courses needed to meet the DTS MACE equivalence requirements must cover the breadth and scope of DTS’s curriculum and commitment to Scripture as prescribed by the EdD office. Courses required for MACE equivalence may be earned at DTS (including its extension sites) or other accredited institutions. For more information on MACE equivalence, please contact the EdD office.

Applicants must submit the required written admission materials and have a personal or remote interview with members of the faculty. Prospective EdD students may apply for admission at any time. The normal deadline for fall admission applications is March 15, but applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and individuals may be admitted as space allows. Further details on admission requirements and procedures are available from the Admissions Office.

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