Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
Ed.D. in Educational Studies Curriculum (45 Credits) Core Studies (21 Credits) All students complete 21 semester credits of required core courses. Students should pursue the completion of core courses early in their program and follow the research sequence of prerequisites carefully. TTDE 801 Philosophical Issues in Educational Studies Credit(s): 3. TTDE 806 Theological Research and Integration for Educational Studies Credit(s): 3. TTDE 807 Educational Research I: Descriptive Research and Statistics Credit(s): 3. TTDE 866 Educational Research II: Inferential Research and Statistics Credit(s): 3. TTDE 867 Educational Research III: Qualitative Research Credit(s): 3. TTDE 877 Candidacy Exam Capstone Credit(s): 3. TTDE 884 Doctoral Internship Credit(s): 1–3. Elective Requirements (24 Credits) In consultation with the program advisor, the student designs a program (24-semester-credit minimum) in light of educational background and vocational and research interests. Elective courses are available in a range of content areas, including, but not limited to: Christian formation, teaching foundations and processes, curriculum development, Christian higher education, and leadership and administration. In selecting a program of study, students may incorporate any electives offered (consult the two-year projected schedule of courses). In addition, sufficient latitude in designing elective course assignments permits students to pursue a variety of research interests. Courses are usually offered on a rotating basis every two or three years. University Courses as Electives Up to 3 credits of pre-approved elective graduate course work directly related to the program of study may be taken in other departments at Biola University or transferred in from other accredited graduate institutions. However, since enrollment may be limited, the student must obtain permission from the instructor and the dean of the school in which the course is offered. Educational Studies, Ph.D. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate competence and ethical practices in designing and carrying out sound original empirical research to extend knowledge in the field of educational studies (ULO 1, 2 and 3). 2. Locate, analyze, critically evaluate, synthesize, and apply knowledge from the literature of the broad field of educational studies to address the needs of educational and ministry settings (ULO 1 and 3). 3. Demonstrate proficiency in carrying out biblical and theological research, integrating theological and social science data to inform and guide educational and ministry research, theory development, and practice (ULO 1 and 3). 4. Demonstrate teaching abilities and skills suitable for higher educational settings (ULO 3). 5. Demonstrate the needed writing skills to communicate with academic audiences (ULO 3).
6. Give evidence of ongoing personal openness and spiritual responsiveness to God and a desire to continue to grow in relationship with God (ULO 2). Mission Talbot School of Theology of Biola University offers graduate work leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degrees in Educational Studies. Talbot’s doctoral programs are accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The doctoral degree, established in 1984, is offered within the Department of Christian Education at Talbot School of Theology. The doctoral course of study is designed for men and women to enhance their leadership roles in a variety of educational ministries within God’s Kingdom—the local church, educational institutions, parachurch, and ministry organizations throughout the world. Students come to the programs already having completed a graduate degree and significant ministry experience in the field of educational ministry. In general, doctoral students are established within a particular ministry or educational organization and return following completion of the program. A few students are in transition in their career path. The curriculum particularly encourages critical thinking, integrative synthesis of Scripture and social science data, and original research. Courses typically follow a graduate seminar format requiring student initiative for significant participation in class discussion. Small class sizes of 5–12 students permit such a dialogical format, an important element for promoting critical and integrative thinking. The mission of the doctoral programs in educational studies (Ph.D. and Ed.D.) of Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, is to mentor men and women with evident gifts of leadership and teaching in mind and character, within a Christian community of scholars and practitioners, to make contributions, from a distinctly Christian perspective, in scholarship for and in the practice of Christian educational studies and ministry within God’s Kingdom—as faculty and administrators in educational institutions, as leaders in ministry organizations, and as pastoral staff in local churches, throughout the world—in order to nurture the faith and maturity of children, youth and adults. Distinctives An important component of the Talbot doctoral program is the integrative synthesis of social science data within a Christian worldview perspective. Since both education and theology address the human condition, the doctoral faculty believe there is a great deal to be gained by an interdisciplinary study of biblical and theological knowledge, philosophical issues, human development, the teaching- learning process, and issues of leadership. Consequently, students are expected to come to the program with a sufficient background of theological training. (A minimum of 18 graduate credits of Bible and theology is required. For those lacking these prerequisites, distance learning courses are available from Talbot School of Theology. Contact the Graduate Admissions office for further information.) In addition, elective courses in theology may be included in one’s program to study further the relationship of educational and theological conceptions. As members of a Christian university community, program faculty believe that relating one’s faith to an academic discipline goes beyond the theoretical and cognitive. Opportunities for fellowship, dialogue and worship are seen as vital parts of the total educational process. Talbot School of Theology sponsors a weekly chapel service. Various discussion times over meals, retreats, symposiums, and other social activities provide an opportunity for informal, out-of-class interaction with faculty and students. Students are also encouraged to become involved in one of the many local churches in the Southern California area.
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