Shape the Future of Catholic Education

Earn your M.Ed. or Ed.D. online
and become a leader in restoring Catholic education through the liberal arts and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Elevate Your Vocation in Education

At the Center for Educational Philosophy and Leadership, we prepare teachers, administrators, and aspiring leaders to transform Catholic education. Through online programs centered on the history, principles, pedagogy, and methods of the traditional liberal arts approach, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to inspire change.

Degrees Offered

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

10 courses (30 credits)

Designed for teachers, administrators, and those passionate about the philosophy of education.

Explore the Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts.

Part-time and full-time options available.

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

18 courses (54 credits)

Tailored for leaders in education, with advanced coursework in administration, research methods, and applicable law.

Includes a dissertation to advance the field of Catholic education.

Part-time and full-time options available.

5-Year
B.A./M.Ed.
Degree

Seamlessly transition from a Christendom undergraduate degree to a master’s program.

Part-time and full-time options available.

Why Choose Christendom?

Rooted in Tradition

Study the principles of Catholic education and the liberal arts in a program steeped in the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Flexible Online Learning

Learn at your own pace while balancing work and family life.

Prepare to Lead

Gain the skills and confidence to inspire and transform Catholic education.

"Christendom College is doing a great work for the Church."

Pope St. John Paul II

"...sets a standard for fidelity and traditional education against which other Catholic liberal arts colleges are measured."

The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College

Your Future Starts Here

Lead the way in restoring authentic Catholic education.

Christendom Conversations

Christendom College President George Harne and Center Director Jon Kirwan discuss the current crisis and the future of Catholic education.

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Contact us at 540.551.9206 or email cepl@christendom.edu or use the form below.