Talbot Ph.D. and Ed.D. in Educational Studies
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 fromTalbot 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.
education and practical theology who cannot relocate to pursue a doctoral program. Partnership with Your School: This track is designed to bring together resources and support from your school and fromTalbot to help you complete your course of study. The application materials provide a full description of the support needed from your school for your participation in this program (e.g., a doctoral mentor, and reduction of workload during the coursework phase). Ed.D. - Modified Residential Track The Ed.D. modified residential track is open to any person who meets the regular qualifications for admission to the residential Ed.D. program. This allows them to pursue doctoral studies without having to relocate to do so. Modified Residential Design Courses are offered in June (four weeks) and January (one week) each year. Preliminary and follow-up assignments are a part of each course. Courses are taken on the La Mirada campus, allowing face-to face instruction and interaction with faculty and fellow- students. The coursework phase is designed to be completed in four years. Course requirements, candidacy examination, and dissertation requirements are the same as for the respective residential program. Note that international students may have to follow an accelerated schedule to meet immigration requirements. Cohort Approach New groups of students begin the program every year in June. Students work through the core courses together, with some choice of elective options to fit their study interests. Contact the Graduate Admissions office for more information on the schedule. Application for Admission Contact the Graduate Admissions office at Biola University for a more detailed brochure and application materials. Be sure to ask for informational materials regarding the specific program: the Ph.D. Current Faculty Track or the Ed.D. Modified Residential Track doctoral program in Educational Studies at Talbot School of Theology. Graduation Requirements While the doctorate is not awarded simply for completion of stated coursework, the Ph.D. degree requires 48-semester credits including 24 credits of core classes and 24 credits of electives, plus the Candidacy Examination and Dissertation, whereas the Ed.D. degree requires 45-semester credits including 21 credits of core classes and 24 credits of electives, plus the Dissertation. The doctoral program director serves as the student’s initial advisor to assist in planning the schedule of courses. After this, an assigned advisor supervises the student’s progress in the program and the development of an elective program based on the projected schedule of courses being offered. Up to 6 credits of pre-approved graduate coursework directly related to the specialization may be taken in other departments at Biola University or transferred in from other accredited graduate institutions.
Degrees Offered Doctor of Education Doctor of Philosophy
The Ed.D. and the Ph.D. programs generally share a common foundation of required core courses. Students selecting Talbot’s Ed.D. in Educational Studies are generally focused on improving their educational leadership and teaching in their practice of ministry leadership, while also developing knowledge and skills of research. Those choosing Talbot’s Ph.D. in Educational Studies degree are interested in combining educational ministry leadership and teaching with a strong emphasis in developing a competency in research and the contribution of theory to the practice of educational ministry. Research training in the Ph.D. program is primarily empirical with some opportunity for conceptual research as well. Both degree programs are offered in the normal residential format, or with a modified residential format, utilizing class sessions in January and June. Modified Residential Format Option For those who cannot locally access a doctoral program in education with Christian perspectives, we offer both of our doctoral degree programs in a special format. The use of modified residential coursework makes it possible for students to continue ministering with their current organizations while completing their Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Educational Studies. This modified-residential format is The current faculty track is open only to full-time or regular adjunct faculty in Christian higher education who meet the regular qualifications for admission to our residential Ph.D. program. It serves the needs of faculty called to teach within the broad fields of Christian available for each degree. Ph.D. - Current FacultyTrack
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