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Boston College has a joint program in Religious Education between the Ministry and Education departments. I don't believe an education degree is necessary for this program, I would check it out although it may deal with catechism-type education more than pastoral formation.
 
I think it will be difficult to find an education department that wants to read your research about the education of pastors, unless it is a religious school. Teacher's College might be an option, they have had a few Christian people writing on religious topics. Similarly, Claremont Graduate University might be an option, they have a pretty loose interdisciplinary department. Biola University has a phd in Educational Studies which is within their seminary.
 
Of course the obvious answer is if you can't study that in an education department and you are committed to that research, I would look at a theology department and approach it that way. The other option would be to study history of education, perhaps a subject related to "pastoral formation" but save that research till after you get your phd, if that is what you are looking for. I think in general people who explore this issue are not "educators" but "theologians/ministers". Not sure though.
 
Like I said above, I am not sure they will be interested in that type of research. You really have to find someone who is interested in that topic.
 
Yep.
 
Good luck. I don't mean to be a downer. It just takes time to figure out. (I am in a similar situation given my interests)

It depends whether he is looking for a philosophy department that works in philosophical theology or wants a degree in philosophy and theology.
 
At Graduate Theological Union (GTU @ Berkley) you can do a double masters in philosophy and theology.
Biola University has a MA in Philosophy and Religion or something like that, which is essentially a philosophy and theology degree (60+units)
 
An article on programs for studying philosophical theology http://forsclavigera.blogspot.com/2010/09/so-you-want-to-go-to-grad-school_07.html

I am looking at the following programs:
 
Philosophy and Education Phd. at Teachers College
Theology and Education Phd. at Boston College.
 
Does anyone know of other programs that similarly deal with the foundations of education?
 
I am interested in a program that deals with formal (private) schooling rather than informal religious education.
 
Thank you.

I am looking at the following programs:
 
Philosophy and Education Phd. at Teachers College
Theology and Education Phd. at Boston College.
 
Does anyone know of other programs that similarly deal with the foundations of education?
 
I would appreciate recommendations for Phil. of Education Phd. programs also.
 
Thank you.