Examines the basic elements of academic administration: faculty resources, student affairs, finance and budget, board and presidential roles, library services, development and public relations. Particular application is made to Christian higher education institutions and to administrative relationships with parent organizations.

Through critical reflection based on sound biblical interpretation, investigates the historical and philosophical underpinnings of educational theory and practice. Participants will explore historic and contemporary philosophical streams from major western and non-western resources. Topics include key philosophers and educational theorists; primary issues of educational philosophy; and implications for contextualized teaching, learning, and educational practice.

Integrates God's sovereignty and redemptive work within educational ministry. Participants will address the implications of this revealed truth for life and educational ministry by examining Biblical, theological, historical, and contemporary resources. Topics include image-bearing agency, vocational stewardship, worldview formation, and theologically shaped education.

Through critical reflection based on sound biblical interpretation, investigates the psychological and sociological underpinnings of educational theory and practice. Topics include major psychological and sociological theories; primary issues of educational psychology and sociology; and implications for contextualized teaching, learning, and educational practice.

Critically examines selected adult education theories and perspectives in light of the teaching of Scripture and consider their application to the Christian adult educator's philosophy of educational ministry and practice. Topics include adult development, experiential education, critical educational theory, global models of adult learning, and transformational learning.

Surveys and analyzes contemporary issues in developing and leading healthy organizations. Participants will engage in theological reflection regarding potential contributions from the field of organizational development in leadership of organizations. Topics include organizational design; innovation; diagnosing and facilitating healthy organizational change; team building; collaborative leadership; leadership development and succession strategies; and the development of vision, mission and values using large group intervention strategies.

The Educational Ministry Studies doctoral program is designed to further the development of leaders already serving in organizations such as higher education institutions, mission agencies, congregations, parachurch agencies, and relief and development agencies. This orientation course gathers new students into an understanding of the learning culture of the community, its values, core competencies, and expected learning outcomes.

Engages critically with emerging issues, debates, and developments within the topic of teaching and learning. As dynamic spaces for scholarly dialogue and collaborative learning, seminars refine students’ critical thinking, research, and teaching skills. Participants engage deeply with readings, contribute to discussions, and present their own research. Faculty guide conversations, ensuring a balance of theoretical depth and practical application.

Engages critically with emerging issues, debates, and developments within the topic of the local church. As dynamic spaces for scholarly dialogue and collaborative learning, seminars refine students’ critical thinking, research, and teaching skills. Participants engage deeply with readings, contribute to discussions, and present their own research. Faculty guide conversations, ensuring a balance of theoretical depth and practical application.

Engages critically with emerging issues, debates, and developments within the topic of organizational leadership. As dynamic spaces for scholarly dialogue and collaborative learning, seminars refine students’ critical thinking, research, and teaching skills. Participants engage deeply with readings, contribute to discussions, and present their own research. Faculty guide conversations, ensuring a balance of theoretical depth and practical application.