The PhD in Educational Leadership program aims to develop educators to lead, model, think, communicate and research with biblical excellence. CIU’s College of Education Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is designed to meet your professional development needs as an educational leader. PhD graduates complete a concentration in Educational Leadership. You will grow in your ability to articulate Christ-centered perspectives in educational institutions and to represent education from a biblical perspective in the broader society. CIU Education programs are endorsed by the Higher Education Accreditation Program (HEAP) of the Association for Christian Schools International (ACSI). Program graduates who meet specific requirements are eligible to apply without fee for appropriate ACSI teacher or administrator certificates.
As a student in the PhD program, you will study the theory and practice of leadership and curriculum development within the context of a biblical worldview. You will have the opportunity to reflect on theoretical and practical ideas within a biblical mindset. This type of educational training allows you to influence and impact the educational settings in which you find yourself.
Our students develop long-lasting friendships and professional contacts with Christian leaders worldwide and in a variety of professional settings. The online context allows for developing professional and personal relationships that provide a basis for ongoing professional support.
We have structured our research component to provide assistance and support so that you are able to successfully complete a scholarly dissertation. Our goal is that you will graduate with your PhD and we are committed to walking with you throughout the courses and the dissertation journey.
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January 13, 2025
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College of Education
ACSI, SACSCOC
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The completion of this program equips students with the ability to apply Christian thinking to the situations they are called to, making them ideal candidates for leadership positions in education.
This foundation of understanding prepares our graduates to serve with distinction in the educational endeavor they choose to pursue.
Graduates from the PhD in Educational Leadership program can look forward to numerous opportunities for career advancement and the potential to make a positive impact in their chosen field of education.
In addition to the undergraduate core and other related courses, here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog at one of the options below:
This course surveys and analyzes the historical and philosophical ideas that guide educational theory and practice in schools today. The course focuses on the study of nations, leaders, ideas, and movements, and their developmental effects on current educational settings in the United States. In addition, Christian philosophical perspectives which are the foundation of Christian education are examined.
Educational leadership, based on Judeo-Christian ethics and core values, is assessed and developed. An analysis of the biblical, historical, and contemporary leadership models of Steward Leadership provides the framework for personal leadership formation.
This course examines the biblical foundations for policies, organizational structures, and relationships necessary for effective functioning of institutional governing boards, presidents/headmasters, and vice presidents/deans of educational institutions in various cultural contexts. Consideration is also given to the role of faculty in institutional and academic governance.
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