DoctoralCollege of Virtual and Performing Arts
Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Theatre Arts
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Theatre Arts Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced faith-based theatre arts and specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Philosophy in Faith-Based Theatre Arts, with a specialization in Performing Arts Community Engagement, is a terminal degree designed for scholar-practitioners committed to the intersection of artistic excellence and social impact. The program emphasizes the development of robust research methodologies, pedagogical expertise, and the creation of community-centered theatre initiatives that address contemporary social challenges through an ethical framework. Students engage in rigorous inquiry into the role of performance as a vehicle for public discourse, civic participation, and communal transformation, ensuring that artistic endeavors remain grounded in disciplined reflection and intentional practice. Participants analyze historical and contemporary theories of performance, exploring how theatrical spaces serve as conduits for cultural dialogue and moral exploration. The curriculum fosters an environment where advanced research is synthesized with practical outreach strategies, enabling graduates to lead organizations that prioritize stewardship, servant leadership, and the cultivation of healthy social ecosystems. By integrating aesthetic theory with social engagement, the program prepares candidates to serve as informed leaders capable of navigating the complexities of the modern arts landscape while maintaining a firm commitment to the common good. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Theatre Arts is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based theatre arts knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based theatre arts-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Artificial Intelligence, Specialization in Ethics AI for Social Good
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Artificial Intelligence, Specialization in Ethics AI for Social Good Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced faith-based artificial intelligence and specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Faith-Based Artificial Intelligence, Specialization in Ethics AI for Social Good program at HBI University is designed to equip advanced scholars with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to lead in the ethical development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies. This doctoral program emphasizes the responsible application of AI for societal benefit, grounded in a robust ethical framework informed by Christian principles of stewardship, compassion, and justice. Students will engage with cutting-edge AI research, explore complex ethical dilemmas, and develop innovative solutions that address pressing global challenges through the lens of faith-based values. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Artificial Intelligence, Specialization in Ethics AI for Social Good is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based artificial intelligence, specialization in ethics ai for social good knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based artificial intelligence, specialization in ethics ai for social good-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Blockchain Technology, Specialization in Digital Currency Fundraising
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Blockchain Technology, Specialization in Digital Currency Fundraising Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced faith-based blockchain technology and specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Faith-Based Blockchain Technology with a specialization in Digital Currency Fundraising is a rigorous doctoral program designed to equip scholars with advanced technical proficiency and ethical frameworks necessary for navigating the intersection of distributed ledger technology and philanthropic financial systems. Students engage in deep analysis of blockchain infrastructure, smart contract security, and cryptographic governance, while examining the moral dimensions of decentralized finance in a global context. The curriculum emphasizes the application of technical expertise toward institutional sustainability and the advancement of mission-driven organizational goals. Through a combination of theoretical research and applied technical scholarship, the program fosters critical inquiry into the role of technology in enhancing transparency and stewardship in charitable giving. Graduates are prepared to lead initiatives that leverage digital asset architecture to facilitate greater impact in professional and community-focused environments. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Blockchain Technology, Specialization in Digital Currency Fundraising is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based blockchain technology knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based blockchain technology-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Clinical Chaplaincy Psychotherapy (DCCP)
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Clinical Chaplaincy Psychotherapy Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced faith-based clinical chaplaincy psychotherapy and specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Faith-Based Clinical Chaplaincy Psychotherapy (DCCP) is an advanced professional degree designed for practitioners seeking to integrate rigorous psychotherapeutic methodologies with the theological principles of care, compassion, and servant leadership. The program provides a comprehensive framework for addressing the human condition by synthesizing psychological science, clinical assessment techniques, and the historical traditions of pastoral care. Candidates engage in high-level inquiry to foster psychological well-being and emotional wholeness within diverse community settings. By fostering a deep commitment to ethical stewardship and spiritual integrity, the program equips graduates to navigate complex human narratives with wisdom and professional excellence. The curriculum emphasizes the application of evidence-based practices that honor the dignity of every individual, ensuring that practitioners are prepared to serve with competence in multifaceted clinical and chaplaincy roles. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Clinical Chaplaincy Psychotherapy is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based clinical chaplaincy psychotherapy knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based clinical chaplaincy psychotherapy-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Education
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Education Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced faith-based education and specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Faith-Based Education (DFBE) is a terminal professional degree designed for practitioners and scholars seeking to advance their expertise in educational leadership, curriculum development, and organizational stewardship. This program emphasizes the integration of rigorous academic inquiry with the principles of servant leadership and ethical management. Students are challenged to bridge the gap between educational theory and transformative practice, preparing them to guide institutions with wisdom, integrity, and a clear vision for community impact. Built upon a foundation of interdisciplinary study, the DFBE curriculum balances advanced research methodologies with specialized coursework in educational philosophy, institutional governance, and pedagogical innovation. The program fosters an environment where academic excellence is inextricably linked to character development, encouraging students to consider the profound responsibility inherent in shaping future generations through faith-informed education. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Education is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based education knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based education-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Education Policy Specialization in Human Development Learning
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Education Policy Specialization in Human Development Learning Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced faith-based education policy and human development learning specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Faith-Based Education Policy Specialization in Human Development Learning is an advanced doctoral program designed for professionals seeking to synthesize rigorous policy analysis with a deep understanding of human development. The curriculum provides a scholarly foundation in pedagogical theory, developmental psychology, and systemic policy design, fostering an environment of intellectual inquiry and ethical stewardship within educational systems. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Education Policy Specialization in Human Development Learning is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based education policy specialization in human development learning knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based education policy specialization in human development learning-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Education Specialization in Culturally Responsive Teaching/Equity Studies
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Education Specialization in Culturally Responsive Teaching/Equity Studies Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced faith-based education and specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Faith-Based Education (Ed.D.) with a specialization in Culturally Responsive Teaching and Equity Studies is designed for advanced scholars and practitioners committed to advancing educational equity through a lens of servant leadership and ethical stewardship. This program provides an rigorous exploration of systemic disparities, pedagogical innovation, and social justice, equipping candidates to address complex educational challenges in diverse community settings. By integrating academic inquiry with a foundation of faith-based integrity, the program prepares graduates to influence institutional policies and classroom practices that honor the dignity and worth of every learner. The curriculum bridges critical theory with practical, community-centered approaches to improve educational outcomes across multifaceted societal landscapes. Scholars engage in high-level research, critical discourse, and reflective practice, ensuring they are prepared to lead with compassion and scholarly rigor. The program emphasizes the development of transformative educators who apply wisdom and ethical reasoning to foster inclusive environments. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Education Specialization in Culturally Responsive Teaching/Equity Studies is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based education specialization in culturally responsive teaching/equity studies knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based education specialization in culturally responsive teaching/equity studies-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Education Specialization in Early Childhood Special Education
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Education Specialization in Early Childhood Special Education Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced faith-based education and specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Faith-Based Education (DFBE) with a specialization in Early Childhood Special Education is an advanced graduate program designed for scholars and practitioners dedicated to fostering inclusive, high-quality learning environments. This program provides a rigorous academic framework that integrates evidence-based pedagogical strategies with a commitment to the stewardship of human development and the dignity of every learner. Students examine systemic educational challenges, legal frameworks, and developmental theories within the context of early intervention, ensuring that the needs of children with diverse abilities are met with compassion and technical excellence. Beyond the mastery of specialized educational strategies, the program emphasizes the role of the educator as a servant leader. Participants are challenged to apply an ethical, faith-informed perspective to their scholarship, analyzing how institutional policies and teaching practices can reflect core values of justice, equity, and holistic care. This program equips graduates to contribute meaningful research to the field while cultivating a scholarly voice that prioritizes the empowerment of children and their families. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Education Specialization in Early Childhood Special Education is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based education knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based education-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Education Specialization in Educational Technology/Instructional Design
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Education Specialization in Educational Technology/Instructional Design Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced faith-based education and specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Faith-Based Education with a specialization in Educational Technology and Instructional Design is an advanced doctoral program designed for professionals seeking to lead educational innovation within diverse academic and institutional environments. The curriculum bridges rigorous instructional theory with the practical application of digital tools, fostering a deep understanding of how technological integration can enhance learning outcomes. By blending pedagogical expertise with ethical frameworks, the program prepares candidates to navigate the complexities of contemporary education while maintaining a commitment to transformative service and excellence. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Education Specialization in Educational Technology/Instructional Design is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based education knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based education-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Education Specialization in Literacy/Reading Specialist
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Education Specialization in Literacy/Reading Specialist Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced literacy and reading specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Faith-Based Education (Ed.D.) with a specialization in Literacy/Reading Specialist is a rigorous doctoral program designed to cultivate expert scholars and practitioners who demonstrate high-level proficiency in educational leadership and evidence-based literacy instruction. The curriculum synthesizes advanced pedagogical theories, quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, and systemic approaches to instructional improvement within diverse learning environments. Through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary lens, students examine the intersection of literacy development and organizational excellence. Rooted in an ethos of servant leadership and stewardship, this program challenges candidates to integrate professional excellence with ethical inquiry. Students engage with advanced literacy frameworks while exploring the moral and social responsibilities inherent in shaping academic environments. The program emphasizes the development of reflective practitioners who possess the intellectual rigor to address complex educational challenges while modeling integrity, humility, and a commitment to serving the common good through their educational influence. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Education Specialization in Literacy/Reading Specialist is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based education specialization in literacy/reading specialist knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based education specialization in literacy/reading specialist-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Education Specialization in Social Studies/History Education
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Education Specialization in Social Studies/History Education Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced faith-based education and specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Faith-Based Education with a specialization in Social Studies/History Education is a rigorous, postsecondary doctoral program designed to cultivate scholars and practitioners who demonstrate high levels of pedagogical expertise and historical inquiry. This program explores the intersection of academic excellence and ethical commitment, preparing educators to serve in diverse educational settings. Students engage in advanced scholarship, critical examination of historical narratives, and the development of curricula that reflect both academic integrity and a commitment to servant leadership. By fostering a deep understanding of historical contexts, graduates are prepared to address complex pedagogical challenges through a framework of stewardship and community engagement. The curriculum emphasizes the application of pedagogical theory to the teaching of history, ensuring that graduates can contribute significantly to the advancement of educational practices within their respective fields. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Education Specialization in Social Studies/History Education is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based education and specialization in social studies/history education knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based education and specialization in social studies/history education-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Education Specialization in STEM Education
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Education Specialization in STEM Education Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced faith-based education and STEM specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Faith-Based Education (DFE) with a Specialization in STEM Education is an advanced doctoral program designed for educators and administrators seeking to lead with both academic excellence and ethical integrity. This program integrates rigorous pedagogical theory, scientific inquiry, and technology integration with a foundational commitment to servant leadership and stewardship. Students engage in advanced scholarship to address the evolving complexities of modern educational environments while grounding their practice in a worldview that values human potential and responsible creation care. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Education Specialization in STEM Education is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based education specialization in stem education knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based education specialization in stem education-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Elementary Education Studies Specialization in Environmental/Outdoor Education
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Elementary Education Studies Specialization in Environmental/Outdoor Education Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced faith-based elementary education and specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Elementary Education Studies with a specialization in Environmental and Outdoor Education is an advanced graduate program designed for professionals seeking to integrate pedagogical excellence with ecological stewardship. This program investigates the intersection of curriculum design, natural history, and ethical developmental practices within elementary educational contexts. Students engage in rigorous scholarship to advance the field of experiential learning by exploring how natural environments facilitate cognitive, social, and emotional development in children. The curriculum emphasizes the application of sustainable leadership models within school environments, fostering a culture of community and care. Participants are trained to analyze current educational research and develop evidence-based strategies for outdoor pedagogical settings. Through a combination of advanced inquiry, field-based observations, and scholarly research, candidates prepare to serve as transformative leaders who contribute to the intellectual and moral growth of elementary-aged students. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Elementary Education Studies Specialization in Environmental/Outdoor Education is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based elementary education studies specialization in environmental/outdoor education knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based elementary education studies specialization in environmental/outdoor education-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Human Social Services
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Professional Doctorate in Human Social Services Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced human social services and specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Faith-Based Professional Doctorate in Human Social Services is a doctoral program designed for advanced study in the theories, research, and practice of human social services within a faith-based context. This program integrates rigorous academic inquiry with a commitment to ethical stewardship, servant leadership, and community engagement. Graduates will be equipped to lead and innovate within faith-based organizations and broader social service sectors, addressing complex societal needs through a holistic, biblically informed approach. The curriculum emphasizes critical analysis, research methodologies, and practical application to foster impactful and transformative service. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Professional Doctorate in Human Social Services is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based professional doctorate in human social services knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based professional doctorate in human social services-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Major: Chaplaincy, Counseling, Psychology
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Chaplaincy, Counseling, and Psychology Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced Faith-Based Chaplaincy, Counseling, and Psychology and specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Faith-Based Leadership in Chaplaincy, Counseling, and Psychology provides a comprehensive, high-level academic framework for scholars and practitioners seeking to integrate advanced behavioral science with stewardship and servant leadership. The curriculum emphasizes the application of rigorous theoretical models to complex human needs, focusing on the intersection of psychological theory, professional counseling standards, and chaplaincy best practices within diverse social contexts. Through sustained inquiry, students engage in deep analysis of the human condition to foster holistic growth and resilient support structures within organizations and communities. The program is designed to cultivate academic excellence alongside personal and professional formation, grounded in a commitment to ethical integrity and service. Participants are encouraged to synthesize diverse disciplinary perspectives to develop evidence-based approaches that align with institutional and organizational goals while navigating the complexities of modern service environments. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Chaplaincy, Counseling, and Psychology is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based chaplaincy, counseling, and psychology knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based chaplaincy, counseling, and psychology-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Professional Doctorate (P.D.) Concentration: Ministry of Leadership, Research, Applied Professional Practice
Degree abbreviation P.D. in Faith-Based Professional Doctorate Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced Ministry of Leadership, Research, and Applied Professional Practice and Specialization Courses 30 credit hours Ministry Leadership, Administration, and Professional Practice 21 credit hours Research Methods and Program Evaluation 18 credit hours Professional Application and Doctoral Residency 15 credit hours Advanced Electives or Ministry of Leadership Concentration Courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive Examination and Doctoral Candidacy 6 credit hours Applied Doctoral Project and Defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Professional Doctorate (P.D.) in Ministry of Leadership, Research, and Applied Professional Practice is an advanced interdisciplinary degree program designed for seasoned professionals seeking to enhance their intellectual and practical capacities for leadership. This program emphasizes the integration of sophisticated research methodologies with real-world administrative and organizational challenges, fostering a culture of scholarly inquiry and ethical excellence. Students are encouraged to develop a rigorous, evidence-based approach to problem-solving that honors the complexity of institutional management within diverse societal contexts. The curriculum is structured to support the development of high-level analytical skills, strategic decision-making, and organizational leadership through a lens of stewardship and professional accountability. By engaging with both foundational theory and current practical applications, participants cultivate the ability to lead effectively in mission-driven environments. This program provides a comprehensive framework for those dedicated to synthesizing professional expertise with a commitment to integrity and community-centered service. The Doctor of Faith-Based Professional Doctorate (P.D.) in Ministry of Leadership, Research, and Applied Professional Practice is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced ministry of leadership, research, and applied professional practice knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented ministry of leadership, research, and applied professional practice-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Faith-Based Professional Doctorate (P.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Professional Doctorate in Human, Social Services (DHSS)
Degree abbreviation Faith-Based Professional Doctorate in Human, Social Services Total program length 45 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 5 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 40 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced human and social services and specialization courses 6 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 6 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 3 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 3 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 6 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 15 credit hours Total 45 semester credit hours The Doctor of Faith-Based Professional Doctorate in Human, Social Services (DHSS) is a rigorous, interdisciplinary program designed to prepare scholar-practitioners for advanced roles within the human and social service sectors. The program emphasizes the intersection of professional excellence, ethical stewardship, and the practical application of faith-based principles within diverse community environments. Through an intensive study of organizational behavior, social policy, and community development, students are prepared to address complex systemic challenges with expertise and integrity. The curriculum is rooted in a tradition of servant leadership and social responsibility, ensuring that graduates are equipped to lead organizations that prioritize the holistic well-being of individuals and families. The program integrates contemporary social science research with foundational moral frameworks to foster leadership that is both analytically sound and deeply principled. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Professional Doctorate in Human, Social Services is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced human and social services knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented human and social services-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 45 Duration: 1 years Degree Level: Doctorate
1 years45 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Professional Ministry of Counseling (M-DPC)
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Professional Ministry of Counseling Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced faith-based professional ministry of counseling and specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Faith-Based Professional Ministry of Counseling (M-DPC) is a terminal professional degree designed to equip leaders with the advanced theoretical, ethical, and practical competencies necessary for high-level organizational and community service. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of professional counseling principles with servant leadership, organizational stewardship, and ethical decision-making within diverse community contexts. Students engage in rigorous academic inquiry to address complex interpersonal and systemic challenges, fostering a scholarly environment that bridges theoretical research with compassionate, faith-informed practice. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Professional Ministry of Counseling is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based professional ministry of counseling knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based professional ministry of counseling-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Faith-Based Secondary Education Specialization in Trauma Informed Education
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Secondary Education Specialization in Trauma Informed Education Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced Faith-Based Secondary Education and trauma informed specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Faith-Based Secondary Education with a Specialization in Trauma-Informed Education is a rigorous, interdisciplinary doctoral program designed for educational leaders, administrators, and practitioners. The curriculum provides a deep academic engagement with the complex intersection of adolescent developmental psychology, educational theory, and the implementation of trauma-sensitive pedagogical frameworks within diverse community settings. Students examine the systemic challenges facing modern secondary education while developing advanced proficiency in organizational leadership and instructional design. This program emphasizes the development of pedagogical strategies that foster resilience and academic success for students impacted by adverse experiences. By synthesizing research-based interventions with the principles of servant leadership and stewardship, participants prepare to address the sociocultural dynamics of educational environments. The doctoral program serves as a scholarly foundation for those seeking to influence policy, practice, and community well-being through a commitment to integrity and empathetic service. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Secondary Education Specialization in Trauma Informed Education is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based secondary education specialization in trauma informed education knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based secondary education specialization in trauma informed education-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctor of Pastoral Professional Counseling
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Professional Counseling Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced faith-based professional counseling and specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctor of Faith-Based Professional Counseling program at HBI University provides a rigorous advanced curriculum designed for practitioners who aim to serve within nonprofit, ministerial, and community-based organizational contexts. The program emphasizes the intersection of behavioral science and the application of ethical, servant-leadership principles in diverse interpersonal settings. Participants engage in deep inquiry regarding human development and behavioral dynamics while developing the capacity to apply scholarly research to practical, value-driven service delivery. Built upon a foundation of academic excellence and stewardship, the program encourages students to critically examine contemporary social challenges through an interdisciplinary lens. Scholars in this program will explore strategies for organizational capacity building, community engagement, and the development of sustainable support systems. By integrating empirical methodology with an ethical framework grounded in a Christian worldview, the curriculum prepares graduates to contribute meaningfully to the holistic well-being of their communities. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Professional Counseling is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based professional counseling knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based professional counseling-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctorate of Science in Faith-Based Data Science, Specialization in Analytics for Social Impact
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Data Science Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced data science and specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctorate of Science in Faith-Based Data Science with a specialization in Analytics for Social Impact is a rigorous, research-oriented program designed for professionals seeking to leverage advanced computational methods for societal betterment. The curriculum integrates high-level technical proficiency in data analytics, machine learning, and predictive modeling with a robust framework of ethical decision-making, stewardship, and organizational leadership. Students engage in deep inquiry to address complex social challenges through data-driven strategies that honor human dignity and communal welfare. By emphasizing the intersection of technical excellence and servant leadership, this program equips scholars to transform raw information into actionable wisdom. The pedagogy encourages a multidisciplinary approach where computational rigor serves as a tool for justice and restoration. Graduates emerge prepared to design scalable solutions that reflect a commitment to the common good and the responsible management of technological resources within diverse organizational landscapes. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Data Science is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based data science knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based data science-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctorate of Science in Faith-Based Juridical Science (SJD), Specialization in Non-Profit Laws
Degree abbreviation S.J.D. in Faith-Based Juridical Science Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced juridical science and non-profit specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctorate of Science in Faith-Based Juridical Science (SJD) with a specialization in Non-Profit Laws is a rigorous post-graduate program designed for professionals seeking to advance their expertise in the legal and administrative governance of charitable and social-service institutions. The curriculum combines high-level legal analysis with the practical requirements of managing tax-exempt entities, focusing on compliance, organizational ethics, and policy development within a framework of stewardship. By exploring the intersection of jurisprudence and mission-driven leadership, candidates develop a sophisticated understanding of how legal structures facilitate or inhibit the social impact of nonprofit organizations. Students in this program engage with complex regulatory landscapes, exploring how fiduciary duties and legal standards align with the commitment to service-oriented organizational cultures. The program emphasizes the integration of academic inquiry and professional practice, ensuring that graduates are equipped to navigate the nuanced challenges of the nonprofit sector. Through systematic research and theoretical application, the SJD provides an advanced educational foundation for those committed to serving the common good through excellence in legal and administrative practice. The Doctor of Science in Faith-Based Juridical Science (SJD), Specialization in Non-Profit Laws is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based juridical science knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based juridical science-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctorate of Science in Faith-Based Legal Science, Specialization in Laws that Govern Non-Profit Organization
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Legal Science, Specialization in Laws that Govern Non-Profit Organization Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced legal science and specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctorate of Science in Faith-Based Legal Science, with a specialization in the laws governing non-profit organizations, provides an advanced, interdisciplinary framework for scholars and practitioners dedicated to the legal and ethical stewardship of charitable entities. This doctoral program explores the complex intersections of regulatory compliance, organizational governance, and tax-exempt status, equipping students with the tools to navigate the sophisticated legal landscape of the non-profit sector. By integrating rigorous legal analysis with a commitment to service-oriented leadership, the program cultivates professionals prepared to serve as stewards of the public trust. Students engage with foundational legal theories, contemporary regulatory shifts, and management paradigms essential for the sustainability of non-profit organizations. The curriculum encourages critical discourse on how legal frameworks interact with organizational missions, ensuring that students develop the specialized skills required to lead, advise, and operate entities that serve community needs through a framework of integrity, ethical accountability, and sound administrative practice. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Legal Science, Specialization in Laws that Govern Non-Profit Organization is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based legal science knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based legal science-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctorate of Science in Faith-Based Political Science, Specialization in Governance Civic Engagement
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Political Science Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced faith-based political science and specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctorate of Science in Faith-Based Political Science with a specialization in Governance and Civic Engagement is an advanced professional degree designed to prepare scholar-practitioners for high-level leadership in public policy, community development, and governance. The curriculum explores the intersection of political systems, ethical inquiry, and the practical application of organizational stewardship, emphasizing the role of servant leadership in shaping public institutions. Students engage in rigorous academic inquiry to address complex social challenges through the lens of justice, integrity, and social responsibility. By combining theoretical foundations in political science with specialized research in civic engagement, the program equips graduates to serve as catalysts for positive systemic change. It fosters a deep understanding of the structural components of governance and the human dynamics essential for effective civic participation within diverse and pluralistic societies. The integration of ethical frameworks with political theory ensures that graduates are well-positioned to serve with humility and professional excellence. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Political Science is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based political science knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based political science-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctorate of Science in Faith-Based Project Management, Operations, Specialization in Christian Management
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Project Management, Operations, Specialization in Christian Management Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced Faith-Based Project Management and Christian Management specialization courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctorate of Science in Faith-Based Project Management and Operations is an advanced, rigorous program designed for professionals seeking to lead complex organizational initiatives with both technical proficiency and a robust ethical framework. The curriculum bridges high-level operations management with a deep commitment to stewardship and servant leadership, ensuring that graduates possess the scholarly depth required to manage large-scale projects within nonprofit, faith-based, and public sector environments. By integrating operational science with a Christian worldview, the program prepares candidates to address systemic organizational challenges through evidence-based practice and character-driven leadership. Students engage in advanced research, quantitative analysis, and organizational theory to solve real-world problems in management and human resource systems. The program provides a comprehensive platform for scholars to advance the field of project management while upholding the values of organizational integrity and community impact. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Project Management, Operations, Specialization in Christian Management is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based project management, operations, and christian management knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based project management, operations, and christian management-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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Doctorate of Science in Faith-Based Theoretical Physics, Specialization in Science Education
Degree abbreviation Ed.D. in Faith-Based Theoretical Physics Total program length 120 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time Three to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, academic progress, and completion of the doctoral project Advanced faith-based theoretical physics and science education courses 30 credit hours Leadership, administration, and professional practice 21 credit hours Research methods and program evaluation 18 credit hours Professional application and doctoral residency 15 credit hours Advanced electives or concentration courses 12 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy 6 credit hours Applied doctoral project and defense 18 credit hours Total 120 semester credit hours The Doctorate of Science in Faith-Based Theoretical Physics, Specialization in Science Education, is a rigorous terminal degree designed to synthesize complex mathematical and physical theories with the ethical and stewardship-oriented values of a faith-based worldview. The curriculum challenges scholars to explore the foundational principles of quantum mechanics, relativity, and cosmology while simultaneously developing pedagogical strategies that promote servant leadership and integrity within the science education community. By bridging the gap between rigorous scientific inquiry and moral responsibility, the program prepares candidates to serve as leaders in academic and community environments where technical expertise must be informed by character-driven decision-making. Through original research and advanced instruction, participants gain the depth of knowledge required to advance theoretical understanding while upholding the principles of community-focused, ethical stewardship. This program fosters an environment where academic excellence is inextricably linked to the service of others, preparing graduates to navigate contemporary scientific discourse through a lens of profound ethical awareness and professional integrity. The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Theoretical Physics, Specialization in Science Education is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based theoretical physics and science education knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice. Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University. The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based theoretical physics and science education-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense. DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy. Program Details Total Credits: 120 Duration: 3 years Degree Level: Doctorate
3 years120 credits
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