Organizational Leadership Doctorate in Ministry – Quantitative

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Degree Level

Doctoral

Class Setting

Online

Area of Study

Business

Program

EdD in Organizational Leadership: Christian Ministry (Quantitative)

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U.S. Citizen

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United States

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Overview

Prepare for Church Leadership

Explore the intersection of Christian ministry and culture as you prepare to position yourself for a potential leadership role within the Christian church. Earning your quantitative EdD in Christian Ministry Leadership offers the opportunity to advance the study of leadership within ministry and the church community by performing in-depth research and analysis of the modern church. You will be taught how to bring about enduring change within the church by forwarding our culture’s knowledge of leadership within the church.

Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership: Christian Ministry (Quantitative Research)

Offered By

College of Doctoral Studies

Class Settings

Evening

Online

Tuition Rate

Online: $750 per credit [More Info]

Evening: $750 per credit [More Info]

Cost of Attendance

Course Information

Credits: 60

Campus: 15 weeks

Online: 8 weeks

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Transfer Credits

Up to 9 doctoral credits

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Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements (Doctoral)

Doctoral Degree
3.4+ GPA*

OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and

Masters Degree
3.4 GPA**

Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
* Degree must be from an institutionally accredited school. Applicants with a GPA less than 3.4 may be accepted with specifications.
** Degree must be from an institutionally accredited school. Applicants with a GPA between 3.0 - 3.39 may be accepted with specifications. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 will not be accepted.

Why GCU

Specialize in a Christian Ministry Leadership EdD Program

This quantitative degree program requires learners to engage in active discussion and expression of scholarly ideas in a variety of formats. Emphasis is placed on dissemination of scholarly findings, research, scholarly writing and effective argumentation within the context of the Christian culture.

Throughout research-focused courses, learners will synthesize current scholarly literature to identify problems and problem spaces within the church and examine how their research can make an impact on these problems.

How Long Does It Take to Get a Degree in Ministry Online?

Degree candidates are able to complete this program at their own pace. Due to the nature of the program, the time it takes for the candidate to complete their research study and dissertation directly impacts the timeframe in which the program can be completed. GCU has built in options to support learners throughout the process.

In traditional doctoral programs, dissertations are completed after course requirements have been met. In GCUs program, the dissertation process is integrated throughout the program so that every class enables the learner to make a step toward completing the dissertation. Additionally, a residency requirement has been incorporated into the program to provide candidates with an opportunity to dive deep into their dissertation and research study, giving them the support and expertise needed to make progress on their dissertation.

Careers

What Can You Do With a Quantitative Doctorate in Ministry Leadership?

A doctorate in ministry leadership can prepare you for roles throughout ministry. This degree teaches graduates the leadership and organizational communication skills necessary to set up Christian ministry organizations that are sustainable.

Courses

Course List

Credit Summary

Major60 credits

Degree Requirements60 credits

To learn more about time to completion and the dissertation process at GCU, visit our doctoral page.

Core Courses

RES-815

3 Total Credits

Course Description

This course introduces doctoral learners to the principle elements of research, scholarly writing, and effective argumentation. Learners are made aware of the dispositions and expectations of doctoral researchers as well as the University’s overarching values and beliefs regarding research and the responsibility of scholars to contribute new knowledge to their respective fields of study. Learners begin the process of identifying a researchable dissertation topic and are acquainted with appropriate scholarly resources that support the development of the dissertation.

RES-820A

3 Total Credits

Course Description

In this course, learners are introduced to the critical reading of scholarly qualitative and quantitative literature at the doctoral level. Learners also explore the concept of synthesizing the scholarly literature to identify problems and problem spaces that emerge to form a researchable topic of study. The application of scholarly argumentation from the extant literature to defend the need for a research study is discussed.

LDR-800

3 Total Credits

LDR-825

3 Total Credits

RES-831

3 Total Credits

Course Description

In this course, learners are introduced to key components of qualitative and quantitative research designs and the means to critically appraise the application of research designs as observed in the scholarly literature. The University's core research designs are presented. Consideration is given to the initial selection and defense of a research design to address a problem that emerged from the extant literature.

RES-832

3 Total Credits

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the sampling, data collection, and data analysis methods employed in qualitative and quantitative research designs. Learners explore the alignment of sampling, data collection, and data analysis methods to the research topic, research questions, and research design. The course positions learners to select qualitative or quantitative designs for their dissertation studies. Prerequisite: RES-831.

RSD-851

3 Total Credits

MIN-812

3 Total Credits

MIN-817

3 Total Credits

MIN-822

3 Total Credits

RES-842

3 Total Credits

RES-844

3 Total Credits

LDR-804

3 Total Credits

RSD-884

3 Total Credits

MIN-827

3 Total Credits

DIS-955

3 Total Credits

RES-874

3 Total Credits

Course Description

In this course, learners focus on data collection, data preparation and management, and the analysis of quantitative data to produce written research findings, results, and implications. Learners continue to work with their respective dissertation chairs and apply information from this course to move ahead in the dissertation process. Prerequisites: RES-844 and one of the following: DBA-955 or DIS-955 or DHA-955 or PSY-955 or PCE-955 or TLC-955.

DIS-960

3 Total Credits

RES-884

3 Total Credits

Course Description

In this course, learners focus on the interpretation of quantitative data to produce written research findings, results, and implications. Learners continue to work with their respective dissertation chairs and apply information from this course to move ahead in the dissertation process. Prerequisites: RES-874 and one of the following: DBA-960 or DIS-960 or DHA-960 or PSY-960 or PCE-960 or TLC-960.

DIS-965

3 Total Credits

Continuation Courses

The course identified above represent the minimum academic course requirements only. Most students will also need to take one or more of the following Research Continuation Courses to complete a dissertation. Research Continuation Courses are 3-credit courses charged at the standard doctoral per credit rate.

DIS-966E

3 Total Credits

DIS-967E

3 Total Credits

DIS-968E

3 Total Credits

DIS-969E

3 Total Credits

DIS-970E

3 Total Credits

DIS-971E

3 Total Credits

DIS-972E

3 Total Credits

DIS-973E

3 Total Credits

DIS-974E

3 Total Credits

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By earning your quantitative doctorate in ministry leadership and performing your own research, you can position yourself to forward the mission of the church and fulfill God’s call upon your life.

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^§ MOU-Alumni 2000 Doctoral-July2025: The Alumni Scholarship for Doctoral Programs is only valid for those applicants who submit a complete application and begin a Doctoral program in July 2025. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarship or awards and only applies to online and evening programs. Please speak to a university counselor for complete details.