Academic
Dr. Cardoza is a frequent guest at colleges, universities, seminaries, and other schools. He is available for leading seminars, teaching courses, giving guest lectures, conducting chapel services, facilitating interactive faculty development programs, and presenting other presentations germane to the Academy.
This page outlines Dr. Cardoza's research interests, highlights his educational background and academic experience, and also presents some additional workshop/development seminar concepts that fit within Freddy's areas of expertise.
Research Interests
Areas of particular interest in the ministry of Dr. Freddy Cardoza include:
* Leadership
* Urban Ministry (urban challenges, church ministry)
* Multicultural/Multiethnic Ministry
* Organizational Effectiveness (strategy, analysis)
* Local Church Ministry (education, discipleship)
* Philosophy (epistemology, logic, and ethics)
* Education (teaching-learning, philosophy)
* History/Christian History
* Spiritual Formation
* Contemporary Culture (Postmodernity, evil, other
popular issues)
Educational and Academic Background
Schools Attended (Degree)
* Liberty University (B.S. in Church Ministries)
* Southeastern Seminary (M.A. in Christian Ed.)
* Southern Seminary (Ph.D. in Leadership)
Academic Experience
* Bryan College (1996-1998, Bachelors')
* Boyce College (1998-1999, Bachelors')
* John Brown University (2002-2003, Bachelors')
* Southern Seminary (2005-ongoing)
* Midwestern Seminary (2005-ongoing)
* Director, Chicago Extension of The Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary (2004-2006)
* Asst Prof of Christian Education (2006-today)
* Associate VP of Academic Develop (2007-today)
Also lectured (at all levels, including research doctoral level) at Cedarville University, Cornerstone University, North Park University, North Park Theological Seminary, Liberty University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Academic Teaching Experience
Full Courses
* Educational Theory & Ministry Practice
* Foundations of Education
* Introduction to Christian Education
* Leadership Seminar
* Developmental Processes
* Christian Education of Children
* Foundations of Youth Ministry
* Christian Teaching Theory
* Christian Teaching Methodologies
* Youth Education Ministry
* The Life of Christ
* Personal Evangelism/Cult Ministry
* Youth Issues
* Leadership and Management
Additional Lectures
Other lectures include doctoral seminar presentations, and other graduate and undergraduate speaking on topics such as: Urban Ministry, Equipping, Church Leadership, Small Group Ministry, Ministry Organization and Strategy, et al.
Workshops/Development Seminars
Dr. Cardoza is available on occasion to make single presentations or multiple presentation series on topics related to the areas mentioned above-- in addition to the following:
* Elements of Successful Professional Coaching
* Delegation: The Secret To Do What You Do Best
* The "Good To Great" Workshop
* Streamlining Your Organization
* Developing People To Their Highest Potential
* Executive Leadership Traits
* Platform Etiquette and Public Speaking Prowess
* Stretching Your Mind and Growing Your Intellect
* Goal Setting and Strategic Personal Planning
* Major Project Management
* Educational and Discipleship Topics
* Urban Ministry Leadership
* Negotiating 101
* Coaching High Potential Staff
* Teaching-Learning Process
* Equipping Leaders and Building Teams
* Life Transformation Process Strategy
* Developing Outstanding Interpersonal Skills
* Others
Vice President, North American Professors of Christian Education (NAPCE)
