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Leadership Studies (AA)

Objectives

Upon the successful completion of the prescribed course of study, the graduates of the Department of Leadership Studies will be able to:

  1. Articulate an understanding of the dynamics of biblical leadership personifying a life of integrity and making a difference globally.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of leadership theory and ethical, reflective decision making to manage and lead a ministry or nonprofit organization with integrity.
  3. Demonstrate broad leadership skills that are transferable in any organization and the market place.
  4. Illustrate a global perspective on leadership which values diversity and embraces new trends in leadership locally and outside the borders.
  5. Articulate and demonstrate knowledge of innovative 21st Century ministry models and the benefits of strategic planning.
  6. Effectively communicate orally and in writing, presenting and defending various positions and thoughts on subject matter.
  7. Understand varied schools of thought concerning gender differences in leadership, which includes a theological and psychological perspective as well as societal norms.

Program Requirements

Leadership Courses
LS 101Developing the Healthy Leader3
LS 205Enhancing Leadership Through3
LS 300Dynamics of Global Leadership3
BUS 325Business Ethics3
LS 318Dynamics of Biblical Leadership3
LS 339Conflict Management3
Subtotal18
Bible/Theology
BI 117Biblical Literature3
TH 203Systematic Theology I3
TH 213Systematic Theology II3
BI/THElective3
Subtotal12
BI Elective
Choose any three courses with BI/TH prefix9
Subtotal9
General Studies
E 101English Grammar3
E 102English Composition II 13
ATH 115Foundations for University Life and3
SS 112Interpersonal Cross-Cultural3
MATH 117Basic Concepts of Mathematics3
SC 260Basic Computers/Word Processing3
SC 366Principles of Science3
Subtotal21
Leadership Electives
Any two courses with a LS course type6
Subtotal6
Total Hours66
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Prereq.: E 101 English Grammar