
Ph.D. in Education – Christian Education Leadership
Transform Minds for a Better World
The Bible regularly promotes education as an integral activity in life. Regent’s CEL program emphasizes teaching for discipleship by equipping for competence in the Great Commission, Two Greatest Commandments, and Holy Nation Citizenship, all within an excellent academic setting. The research-based relational love motive, being crucial to both faith and learning is a mainstay of the educational process in this program. Maintaining full biblical fidelity, the program emphasizes the Kingdom of God and the facilitating role of the Holy Spirit in education. With this research-focused Ph.D. concentration, you will be fully equipped to teach and administer in Christian academia.
INCREASE YOUR EARNING POTENTIAL
Capitalize on a higher salary with your Ph.D. degree.
EXPAND YOUR CAREER PATH
Take your career to the next level with exciting leadership opportunities.
MAKE AN IMPACT
Present ground-breaking research to improve the world of education.
ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE
Regent has been ranked among top national universities by the U.S. News & World Report for two consecutive years (2019 and 2020). Our programs have also been ranked by it among the Top 5 Best Online Graduate Education Programs in Virginia for seven years in a row. Experience the Regent difference through the Ph.D. in Education – Christian Education Leadership program.
Presented from a Christian worldview, this specialty degree is supported by award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach.
To learn more about this program, please complete the Request Information form on this page.
On completing the Ph.D. in Education – Christian Education Leadership degree, you will be able to:
- Master key approaches to problem solving through case studies.
- Engage in effective practices of kingdom leadership, research, curriculum and teaching.
- Foster learning environments essential to building high educational standards and Christian leadership development.
Career Opportunities
- Christian School Principal
- Christian University Faculty
- Education Consultant
Examination and development of programs, practices and materials for Christian/Kingdom education.
- Adult Education
- Advanced Educational Leadership
- Christian Education Leadership
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Technology & Online Learning
- Exceptional Education Executive Leadership
- Higher Education
- Higher Education Leadership & Management
- K-12 School Leadership
- Special Education
2020-21 Semester Check-In Deadlines:
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
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Session A | Friday, August 14 | Monday, August 24 |
Session M | Friday, September 11 | Monday, September 21 |
Session B | Friday, October 16 | Monday, October 26 |
Session C | Tuesday, January 5 | Monday, January 11 |
Session T | Friday, January 29 | Monday, February 8 |
Session D | Friday, March 5 | Monday, March 15 |
Session E | Friday, April 30 | Monday, May 10 |
Session F | Friday, June 11 | Monday, June 21 |
Application Process – Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)
Step 1: Application
Submit your application using our Regent University Online Application.
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.
Step 2: Application Fee
Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
Fee Waiver: Attend a graduate School of Education on-campus or online information session to learn how to streamline your application process, discover financial aid resources and waive your $50 application fee.
Step 3: Graduate Program Academic Paper
Please submit a scholarly or published writing sample that demonstrates your research, writing, analytical and problem-solving skills. This writing sample may include either a copy of your master’s thesis (or a portion of it, plus biography), or a formal paper or report. Research skills mean both the skill to utilize a writing style manual (e.g., APA) and the skill of integrating published research into an academic paper or report. Email to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: SOE Doctoral Application Pieces or fax to 757.352.4725.
Step 4: Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts
We are able to examine and view your unofficial transcripts from U.S.-based schools, which indicate successful completion of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, in order to review you for an admissions decision. Please submit your unofficial transcript to our Admissions Office by email to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: SOE Doctoral Application Pieces.
Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. For further details, please review the International Admissions Checklist on the International Students Admissions page.
International Applicants: Please visit the International Students Admissions page for a more detailed explanation of the Regent University application information and to determine whether or not you qualify as an international student.
*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University’s Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institutions, which indicate successful completion of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. We will notify you if your previous institutions will not release transcripts directly to us.
Step 5: Complete Your Admissions Questionnaire
Please complete a brief admissions questionnaire based on your professional goals and interests. This should only take a few minutes to complete, but please answer the questions completely and thoughtfully. This gives us a better opportunity to get to know you and align your objectives with our programs. The admissions questionnaire can be found here. Once completed, it will be sent directly to an admissions counselor who will be in touch with you right away to help complete the rest of your application.
Step 6: Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please email a scanned copy or photograph of it to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.
Step 7: Admissions Interview
If an interview is necessary, the admissions office will contact you to schedule an appointment. The interview can be conducted on campus or over the phone and typically takes about an hour.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Part Time
Degree/Program | Cost per Credit Hour | Avg. # of Credits per Semester | Tuition Cost per Semester | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Program |
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Career Switcher | $250 | 6 | $1,500 | 24 | $6,000 |
Master of Education (M.Ed.) | $550 | 6 | $3,300 | 42 | $23,100 |
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) | $775 | 6 | $4,650 | 31 | $24,025 |
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | $775 | 3 | $2,325 | 66 | $51,150 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $775 | 3 | $2,325 | 75 | $58,125 |
Full Time
Degree/Program | Cost per Credit Hour | Avg. # of Credits per Semester | Tuition Cost per Semester | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Program |
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Career Switcher | $250 | 9 | $2,250 | 24 | $6,000 |
Master of Education (M.Ed.) | $550 | 9 | $4,950 | 42 | $23,100 |
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) | $775 | 9 | $6,975 | 31 | $24,025 |
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | $775 | 6 | $4,650 | 66 | $51,150 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $775 | 6 | $4,650 | 75 | $58,125 |
Part Time
Degree | Cost per Credit Hour | Avg. # of Credits per Semester | Tuition Cost per Semester | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Program |
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Career Switcher | $250 | 6 | $1,500 | 24 | $6,000 |
Master of Education (M.Ed.) | $550 | 6 | $3,300 | 42 | $23,100 |
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) | $775 | 6 | $4,650 | 31 | $24,025 |
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | $775 | 3 | $2,325 | 66 | $51,150 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $775 | 3 | $2,325 | 75 | $58,125 |
Full TIme
Degree | Cost per Credit Hour | Avg. # of Credits per Semester | Tuition Cost per Semester | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Program |
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Career Switcher | $250 | 9 | $2,250 | 24 | $6,000 |
Master of Education (M.Ed.) | $550 | 9 | $4,950 | 42 | $23,100 |
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) | $775 | 9 | $6,975 | 31 | $24,025 |
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | $775 | 6 | $4,650 | 66 | $51,150 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $775 | 6 | $4,650 | 75 | $58,125 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
Estimated Cost of Attendance: View the estimated cost of attendance to see an example of the total cost of tuition and fees.
Ph.D. Requirements
A Ph.D. student will (a) complete 21 hours associated with the Ed.D. core curriculum, (b) complete 24-26 hours associated with an Ed.D. concentration, (c) complete an additional 6 hours of research related credit, and (d) complete 16 hours of dissertation research credit—the total program is 67 hours. The candidacy examination will be administered during the final semester of coursework. A candidate for the Ph.D. degree must present an acceptable research-based dissertation. The dissertation demonstrates that the candidate has technical competence in the field and has done research of an independent character. It must add to or modify what was previously known in the candidate’s field of interest or present a significant interpretation of the subject based upon original investigation and research.
Ph.D. students are required to take the following courses:
EDCO 802 Analysis of Variance (1)
EDCO 803 Regression & Correlation (1)
EDCO 804 Structure & Reliability Analysis (1)
EHEA 805 Advanced Research Design and Analysis (3)