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 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 |
LS 375 | Innovative Ministry for the 21st | 3 |
LS 382 | Personality Profile and Models for | 3 |
LS 384 | Exploring Gender Differences | 3 |
LS 454 | Leadership Coaching | 3 |
LS 462 | Leadership Principles in Business | 3 |
LS 463 | Internship: Leadership and | 3 |
LS 465 | Strategic Planning and Decision | 3 |
Subtotal | 36 | |
Bible/Theology | ||
BI 105 | Pentateuch | 3 |
BI 111 | Life of Christ Bi 111 | 3 |
BI 117 | Biblical Literature | 3 |
TH 203 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
TH 213 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
TH 313 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
BI 323 | New Testament Epistles | 3 |
TH 325 | Apologetics | 3 |
BI/TH | Elective | 3 |
BI/TH | Elective | 3 |
Subtotal | 30 | |
General Studies | ||
E 101 | English Grammar | 3 |
E 102 | English Composition II 1 | 3 |
SP 107 | Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
SS 112 | Interpersonal Cross-Cultural | 3 |
MATH 117 | Basic Concepts of Mathematics | 3 |
HIST 228 | Survey of American History | 3 |
HIST 253 | Survey of World History | 3 |
SC 260 | Basic Computers/Word Processing | 3 |
E 351 | Literature of the Western World | 3 |
SC 366 | Principles of Science | 3 |
HIST 414 | Church History Hist 414 | 3 |
Subtotal | 33 | |
Core Courses | ||
ATH 115 | Foundations for University Life and | 3 |
LS 101 | Developing the Healthy Leader | 3 |
ATH 205 | Principles of Spiritual Growth | 3 |
ATH 248 | Urban Evangelism ATh 248 | 3 |
SS 225 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
ACCT 101 | Accounting & Financial | 3 |
LS 427 | Principles of Organizational | 3 |
Subtotal | 21 | |
Communication | ||
Choose any speech or language course | 3 | |
Subtotal | 3 | |
General Electives | ||
Any two courses from any category | 6 | |
Subtotal | 6 | |
Total Hours | 129 |
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Prereq.: E 101 English Grammar
Course Cycle
129 Credit Hours Required
All courses listed are required and are three (3) credit hours unless otherwise indicated.
Freshman Year | ||
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Fall Semester (August) | Hours | |
LS 101 | Developing the Healthy Leader | 3 |
E 101 | English Grammar | 3 |
SP 107 | Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
BI/TH | Bible Elective | 3 |
ATH 115 | Foundations for University Life and | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Spring Semester (January) | ||
MATH 117 | Basic Concepts of Mathematics | 3 |
E 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
SS 112 | Interpersonal Cross-Cultural | 3 |
BI 117 | Biblical Literature | 3 |
BI 105 | Pentateuch | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Sophomore Year | ||
Fall Semester (August) | ||
ACCT 101 | Accounting & Financial | 3 |
BI 111 | Life of Christ Bi 111 | 3 |
LS 205 | Enhancing Leadership Through | 3 |
HIST 228 | Survey of American History | 3 |
TH 203 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
SC 260 | Basic Computers/Word Processing | 3 |
Hours | 18 | |
Spring Semester (January) | ||
ATH 205 | Principles of Spiritual Growth | 3 |
SS 225 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
HIST 253 | Survey of World History | 3 |
TH 213 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
ATH 248 | Urban Evangelism ATh 248 | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Junior Year | ||
Fall Semester (August) | ||
TH 325 | Apologetics | 3 |
LS 339 | Conflict Management | 3 |
LS 318 | Dynamics of Biblical Leadership | 3 |
BI 323 | New Testament Epistles | 3 |
LS 300 | Dynamics of Global Leadership | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Spring Semester (January) | ||
LS 375 | Innovative Ministry for the 21st | 3 |
LS 382 | Personality Profile and Models for | 3 |
TH 313 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
SC 366 | Principles of Science | 3 |
E 351 | Literature of the Western World | 3 |
Communication Elective | 3 | |
Hours | 18 | |
Senior Year | ||
Fall Semester (August) | ||
LS 465 | Strategic Planning and Decision | 3 |
LS 454 | Leadership Coaching | 3 |
LS 427 | Principles of Organizational | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
BUS 325 | Business Ethics | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Spring Semester (January) | ||
HIST 414 | Church History Hist 414 | 3 |
LS 384 | Exploring Gender Differences | 3 |
LS 462 | Leadership Principles in Business | 3 |
LS 463 | Internship: Leadership and | 3 |
General Elective | 3 | |
BI/TH | 3 | |
Hours | 18 | |
Total Hours | 129 |