Objectives
Upon the successful completion of the prescribed course of study, the graduates of the Department of Leadership Studies will be able to:
- Articulate an understanding of the dynamics of biblical leadership personifying a life of integrity and making a difference globally.
- Demonstrate an understanding of leadership theory and ethical, reflective decision making to manage and lead a ministry or nonprofit organization with integrity.
- Demonstrate broad leadership skills that are transferable in any organization and the market place.
- Illustrate a global perspective on leadership which values diversity and embraces new trends in leadership locally and outside the borders.
- Articulate and demonstrate knowledge of innovative 21st Century ministry models and the benefits of strategic planning.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing, presenting and defending various positions and thoughts on subject matter.
- Understand varied schools of thought concerning gender differences in leadership, which includes a theological and psychological perspective as well as societal norms.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Leadership Courses | ||
LS 101 | Developing the Healthy Leader | 3 |
LS 205 | Enhancing Leadership Through | 3 |
LS 300 | Dynamics of Global Leadership | 3 |
BUS 325 | Business Ethics | 3 |
LS 318 | Dynamics of Biblical Leadership | 3 |
LS 339 | Conflict Management | 3 |
Subtotal | 18 | |
Bible/Theology | ||
BI 117 | Biblical Literature | 3 |
TH 203 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
TH 213 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
BI/TH | Elective | 3 |
Subtotal | 12 | |
BI Elective | ||
Choose any three courses with BI/TH prefix | 9 | |
Subtotal | 9 | |
General Studies | ||
E 101 | English Grammar | 3 |
E 102 | English Composition II 1 | 3 |
ATH 115 | Foundations for University Life and | 3 |
SS 112 | Interpersonal Cross-Cultural | 3 |
MATH 117 | Basic Concepts of Mathematics | 3 |
SC 260 | Basic Computers/Word Processing | 3 |
SC 366 | Principles of Science | 3 |
Subtotal | 21 | |
Leadership Electives | ||
Any two courses with a LS course type | 6 | |
Subtotal | 6 | |
Total Hours | 66 |
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Prereq.: E 101 English Grammar