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

EdD Organizational Leadership: Research

Effective Communicator

Demonstrate foundational behaviors of a researcher.

Articulates clear position/ purpose throughout the writing

Critically appraise existing research.

Demonstrates control of layout/presentation, vocabulary, and uses of discipline-specific language

Apply Research principles in the design of ethical, original, independent research.

Demonstrates control of diction, tone, or register appropriate to a diverse audience throughout the writing

Design quantitative research.

Demonstrates proper usage of grammar and syntax throughout the writing (i.e., spelling, capitalization, punctuation, varied sentence structure)

Design qualitative research.

Demonstrates proper documentation of direct quotes, paraphrasing, references, and citing sources

Apply data collection principles.

Apply data analysis principles.

Synthesize results to create insightful findings in research or practice.

Produce scholarly and applied writing.

EdD Organizational Leadership: Leadership Theory and Application

Innovative Thinking

Synthesize foundational leadership theories.

Presents adequate information using sources that consider other perspectives

Integrate theories of change.

Selects evidence that appropriately supports the position/purpose

Analyze the relationship between the leader and the organizational culture.

Develops position/purpose with reasoning and consistency

Formulate a personal philosophy of leadership.

States a conclusion aligned to development

Critique the effectiveness of communication approaches for diverse recipients.

Integrate global leadership thinking with local management application.

EdD Organizational Leadership: Christian Ministry Emphasis

Christian Worldview

Conceptualize disciple-making in the leadership context of spiritual direction and ministry.