Offered by Trinity Western University in Langley, Canada, Educational Ministry Studies: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a doctorate in Philosophy & Ethics programme. The programme runs for 44 months, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 27,675 per total (CAD 27,675 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Philosophy & Ethics
Duration: 44 months
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 27,675 / total
International tuition: CAD 27,675 / total
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The PhD in Educational Ministry Studies is a doctoral program at Trinity Western University's Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS), for experienced leaders working in educational, ministry, mission, and nonprofit contexts. The program draws on an integration of theology and the social sciences and trains scholar-practitioners to address real-world leadership challenges through research-driven inquiry. Students complete coursework and original research within a learning community spanning diverse cultural, professional, and global backgrounds, with an emphasis on spiritual and intellectual formation alongside academic study. The program is delivered in person and online synchronously, with anticipated full-time completion in 44 to 48 months; a part-time option is also available. Total tuition is $27,675 CAD, reflecting TEDS's tuition reduction. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in higher education, Christian organizations, and global missions.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.50 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a master's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, plus a minimum of three years of full-time ministry experience completed after their graduate studies. Four references are required: one pastoral, one academic, and two character. Applicants must submit a personal statement (500-800 words), a ministry goal statement (300-500 words), a research goal statement (300-500 words), and an academic writing sample of approximately 7,000 words. Applicants whose first language is not English must present a TOEFL score of 100 (or 5.5 on the redesigned scale), an IELTS score of 7.0, or a Duolingo English Test score of 135 overall with 135+ in Production/Literacy. There are two admission dates a year, in the fall and in the spring, with domestic application deadlines of January 15 and September 15 respectively.
