The Doctor of Education in Intercultural Studies focuses on equipping leaders with advanced knowledge and practical skills for cross-cultural ministry and engagement. It prepares individuals for roles in diverse settings, including global missions, teaching, and leadership. The curriculum typically includes coursework in intercultural communication, contextualization, socio-cultural dynamics, and biblical theology
REQUIREMENTS AND PLANS OF STUDY
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Intercultural Studies program requires 45 credits to graduate.
Core Educational and Intercultural Studies Core (24 units)
Foundations of Education in a Global Context (3)
Christian Philosophy in Education (3)
Leadership and Organizational Change (3)
Curriculum Design and Instructional Innovation (3)
Cultural Anthropology and Globalization (3)
Intercultural Communication and Conflict Resolution (3)
Worldview, Religion, and Cultural Identity (3)
Social Justice, Diversity, and Equity in Education (3)
Research & Methodology (9 units)
Qualitative Research Methods (3)
Quantitative Research Methods & Statistics (3)
Applied Research in Intercultural Education (3)
Specialized Seminars & Practice (6 units)
Seminar in Intercultural Leadership (3)
Practicum/Field Experience in Intercultural Contexts (3)
Dissertation Sequence (6 units)
Dissertation Proposal Seminar (3)
Dissertation Research & Writing (3)
Total credits required for graduation: 45 Units