Donald C. Guthrie

Director of the PhD (Educational Studies), Executive Director of CFTC, The Jeanette L. Hsieh Chair of Educational Leadership, Professor of Educational Ministries

Prior to joining the TEDS faculty, Donald worked in campus ministry with the Coalition for Christian Outreach in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and served on the faculty and administration of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.

Donald grew up near Pittsburgh, in a family that is grateful for a multi-generation legacy of God’s grace. He has enjoyed serving as an elder in several local churches for thirty years. In these churches, Donald has regularly taught classes, trained teachers, led small groups, and participated in community service.

Donald is a frequent teacher at conferences and retreats, often addressing teaching and learning; systems theory in leadership, team, and ministry contexts; cross-cultural teaching and learning; power and interests in teaching and learning; intergenerational and generational lifelong learning; faith, vocation, and culture; lay member empowerment in the local church; art, beauty, and creativity in learning; and resilience and wellbeing.

Donald says, “Mary and I enjoy art, beauty, and creativity in all things made by God and humans. We make regular trips to Door County where we visit galleries, interact with artists, and craft our own pieces at a wonderful Art Farm Studio. We especially love making fused glass but also have dabbled in welding, mosaics, and woodworking. Mary is a very skilled crafter who regularly knits and quilts gifts for family and friends. We also enjoy walking in the beautiful nature preserve that surrounds our historic home in Fort Sheridan. Our walks are often preceded by sharing fellowship and food around our dining room table with colleagues and students from all over God’s world. The best part? The guests often bring their favorite dishes from their homelands!”

Education

Publications

“Integral Engagement: Christian Constructivism and the Social Sciences.” Christian Education Journal, vol. 16(1), 2019.

The Politics of Ministry: Navigating Power Dynamics and Negotiating Interests, co-author (IVP, 2019)

Faith and Teaching. In Christian Higher Education: Faith, Teaching, and Learning in the Evangelical Tradition. (Crossway, 2018)

“Facilitated Agency: A Promising Pedagogy.” Christian Education Journal, vol. 12(1), 2015, pp. 162-177. Special Focus: Research on Effective Pedagogy, guest editor

Resilient Ministry: What Pastors Told Us About Surviving and Thriving, co-author (IVP, 2012)

Books by Dr. Guthrie

Study with Dr. Guthrie


50 CR.

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies

ABOUT

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Educational Studies incorporates particular concept areas to expand your professional capacities in research and educational leadership. You will be challenged to integrate faith and learning at every step of the program as you engage these areas in a variety of experiences and academic seminars.

COURSEWORK

  • Core – 15hrs.
  • Research Methods – 9hrs.
  • Electives – 15hrs.
  • Orientation – 1hr.
  • Comps, Proposal, Dissertation
    • 9975: Comprehensive Exams prep – 2hrs.
    • 9990: Dissertation Proposal prep – 2hrs.
    • 9991: Dissertation – 6hr.

TOTAL: 50hrs.

24 CR.

ThMMaster of Theology

ABOUT

The Master of Theology (ThM) program is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in theological research, critical analysis, and ministry practice. Students focus on a particular discipline as well as taking a variety of courses across the curriculum to encourage integrative thinking and preparation for further ministry or academic study.

COURSEWORK

  • Concentration Core: 20 hours
  • Capstone: 4 hours
12 CR.

Certificate in Children and Family Ministry

ABOUT

Gain a deeper understanding of spiritual formation, stewarding a ministry team, curriculum building, church leadership and administration, roles of family in spiritual development and intergenerational, family, and children’s ministry care. This certificate will equip you to serve children and families in the local church and ministry contexts.

COURSEWORK

Featured Courses

  • Teaching and Learning
  • Educational Ministry
  • Christian Leadership
  • Christian Formation & Journey
  • Children in the Church
  • Nurturing Families in the Church