Educating a Community with the African American Church: Social Capital for a Tuition-Based Model a Dissertation in Practice on Sustainability
Date of Award
12-12-2024
Degree Name
Ed.D. in Leadership for Organizations
Department
Department of Educational Administration
Advisor/Chair
Ricardo Garcia
Abstract
This qualitative dissertation explores the feasibility and sustainability of establishing a tuition-based school by an African American church in a low-income community marked by benevolent dependency. Grounded in social capital and moral authority, this conceptual framework utilized a phenomenological approach to examine the lived experiences of the research participants. Findings revealed three major themes: (1) funding and philanthropic efforts, which included initial funding sources, sustainable capital, and the feasibility of continuous funding; (2) high-quality education, emphasizing core educational values, quality teachers, and scholarship opportunities; and (3) partnership, focusing on church-community engagement, transparency, and accountability. The study suggests further research should involve a comprehensive feasibility analysis and continuity of community financial exchange to determine long-term viability of a church establishing a school in its community.
Keywords
Social capital, funding, philanthropic, qualitative, moral authority, conceptual framework, church and community engagement, feasibility, sustainability, and low-income community
Rights Statement
Copyright © 2024, author.
Recommended Citation
Owens, Azuree, "Educating a Community with the African American Church: Social Capital for a Tuition-Based Model a Dissertation in Practice on Sustainability" (2024). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 7498.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/graduate_theses/7498
