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EdD Degree – Specialization in Pastoral Ministry

The specialization in the EdD degree is the focused area of study designed to prepare a student for a specific career path or professional goal. Courses in the major define the subject areas of expertise being developed by the student.

Specialization Core Studies – 24 Credits

Specialization Core Studies form 24 credits of the 48 credits minimum for the EdD degree Specialization in Pastoral Ministry. Specialization Core Studies are from Administration, Christian Education, Expository Preaching, Philosophy, and Pastoral Ministry subject areas.

• AD 724 Theoretical Analysis of Human and Organizational Development
• CE 770 Biblical Theology of Christian Education
• EP 890 Theories and Modalities Impacting Today's Preacher
• PH 789 Advanced Systematic Logic: Deeper Investigations
• PH 801 Axiology and Traditional Christian Ethics
• PM 742 Mentoring in Today's Culture
• PM 749 Survey and Research of Small Group Dynamics
• PM 801 The Historical Development of Pastoral Care

Program Structure – 48 Credits Minimum

• RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits
• Qualifying Core Studies – 12 credits
• Specialization Core Studies – 24 credits
• RW 826 Applied Research Dissertation in Ministry Context - 12 credits
• RW 991 Mission Outcomes Assessment – 0 credits

A minimum of 39 credits must be earned at Trinity.

Information on the EdD Degree and Other Specializations

• The Doctor of Education Degree 
• Specialization in Biblical Counseling 
• Specialization in Christian Education 
• Specialization in Christian Management and Leadership 
• Specialization in Christian Theology 
• Specialization in Christian Women's Studies 
• Specialization in Conflict Management 
• Specialization in Pastoral Ministry 
• Specialization in Pulpit Communication and Expository Preaching