Christendom College is pleased to announce the launch of the Center for Educational Philosophy and Leadership, a new initiative designed to equip educators, administrators, and aspiring leaders with the tools to transform Catholic education through the traditional liberal arts and the Catholic intellectual tradition. The Center’s two flagship programs (pending SACSCOC approval) are the Master of Education (M.Ed.) and the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.). Applications are now being accepted, with classes beginning in August 2025.
“The Center for Educational Philosophy and Leadership is the next step in Christendom College’s mission to restore all things in Christ,” says George A. Harne, Ph.D., President of Christendom College. “By forming educators and leaders who deeply understand human anthropology, the philosophy of Catholic education, and the true nature of leadership, we aim to ensure that schools and classrooms become beacons of truth, beauty, and goodness for generations to come.”
The Center for Educational Philosophy and Leadership will offer two different degree paths for interested students. The M.Ed. program will be a 30-credit, online program ideal for teachers, administrators, and those passionate about education and the Catholic intellectual tradition. Courses will explore the history, principles, pedagogy, and methods of the traditional liberal arts. Christendom undergraduates interested in an M.Ed. can also take part in the 5-Year B.A./M.Ed. Degree path, transitioning seamlessly into the M.Ed. program upon completing their liberal arts degree.
In addition to the M.Ed. path, the Center will also offer an Ed.D. program. This 54-credit online program is designed especially for leaders in education, where students will gain expertise in administration, research methods, and applicable law. The program culminates in a dissertation advancing the field of Catholic education.
Both the M.Ed. and Ed.D. offer full-time and part-time options, making it possible for working professionals to advance their education while maintaining their current roles.
“The Catholic Church has long been a leader in education, but today’s schools and educators face unprecedented challenges,” says Dr. Harne. “The Center for Educational Leadership and Philosophy will prepare individuals to meet those challenges with confidence, ensuring that Catholic education flourishes in the 21st century.”
The Center will draw on Christendom’s over 45 years of expertise in the Catholic liberal arts education. With a curriculum rooted in the timeless principles of the Catholic intellectual tradition, the Center will seek to form educators who will inspire and lead in the renewal of Catholic schools and institutions worldwide.