Doctor of Religious Education
Lordland University
Program Overview
The purpose of this degree is to prepare students for top-level leadership in religious education for seminaries, publishing agencies, social service agencies, and denominational organizations. The studies in Doctor of Religious Education are designed for qualified students who are engaged in teaching related ministries. Leaders in the field of education take roles in a superintendent, principal, curriculum director, instructional supervisor, or university administrator.
Standard of Student Achievement and Graduation Requirements
To graduate, a student must:
- Complete a minimum of 60 quarter units or 600 hours of the following coursework with a cumulative GPA average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
- Complete a dissertation (8 quarter units).
- Successfully complete the degree requirements within the allowed program length
Successful graduates of the program will be awarded a degree in Doctor of Religious Education.
Program Length
Students are usually expected to complete the program in 2 years. The maximum time frame allowed for students to complete a program is 150% of the normal program length, namely 3 years for the Master’s programs. An extension may be granted for special circumstances.
Counseling Courses
| Course# | Course | Title units |
|---|---|---|
| DED101 | Administration of Religious Education | 4 units |
| DED102 | Educational Psychology | 4 units |
| DED103 | Educational Leadership in The Church | 4 units |
| DED104 | Philosophies of Religious Education | 4 units |
| DED105 | Personal and Interpersonal Development | 4 units |
| DED106 | Life Span Development in Educational Ministry | 4 units |
| DED107 | Theology of Religious Education | 4 units |
| DED108 | Methods of Teaching | 4 units |
| DED109 | Curriculum in Religious Education | 4 units |
| DED110 | Curriculum Evaluation | 4 units |
| DED111 | Educational Ministry to Children | 4 units |
| DED112 | Educational Ministry to Youth | 4 units |
| DED113 | Educational Ministry to Adults | 4 units |
| DED114 | Alternative Delivery Systems in Education | 4 units |
| DED115 | Special Studies in Christian Education | 4 units |
| DED116 | Dissertation | 8 units |
| Courses Available | 68 units | |
Course Descriptions
A study of practical principles and procedures in effective administration of a complete program of Christian education in the church.
A course that contains methods of studying behavior; modifiability of attitude, conflict, and emotion.
This study will allow students to explore the role of the pastor as spiritual leader embracing key adaptive issues for personal, congregational, and communal transformation.
A study of the historical development of educational thoughts and practices in the church with emphasis on the emerging educational philosophies.
This course is designed to explore the field of ideas relating to human modes of communication and personal relationship in the shaping of church environment.
A study of human development and its relationship to spiritual development and ministries at each stage of life.
This course is a study of how to develop a theology of Christian education which can be used in implementing a program of Christian education in the local church.
This course is designed to offer detailed examination of methods for teaching from a dynamic biblical point of view.
This study is designed to study the principles and goals of curriculum development.
This course provides an analysis of curriculum development and methods for aligning course content to goals and evaluation procedures of biblical viewpoint.
A study of the characteristics of children; an introduction to their spiritual needs and their development; the challenge of the church in meeting their total needs.
A study of those activities related to the church, which involve youth. The course is particularly designed to aid those who are specializing in ministry to youth.
An extended exploration of the principles and practices of education ministry to adults and families.
In this course, studies in growth and use of alternative delivery methods and models for theological learning will be conducted.
This course is designed for students who desire a specific course content not covered in any of the regularly offered classes.
Individual study in any topic relevant to Religious Education. The topic must be approved by the dissertation committee and presented and defended.