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Leadership Studies (MA)

Program Objectives

  1. Understand the spiritual dynamics of Christian leadership.
  2. Exhibit an understanding of key organizational leadership elements such as ethics, communication, and organizational development.
  3. Exhibit relevant and effective problem solving and conflict resolution methodologies.
  4. Identify power structures within organizational models and how to effect change within the cultural context.

Program Requirements

Requirement Hours
Core Curriculum 27
Concentration 15
Total Hours 42
Core Curriculum
LS 620Research Writing for Leadership (must be taken in first year)3
BI 501Old Testament Bi 5013
BI 502New Testament Bi 5023
TH 503Systematic Theology I3
LS 698Capstone: Leadership Studies3
TH 513Systematic Theology II3
LS 600Introduction to Leadership3
LS 613Case Studies in Biblical3
LS 601Ethical Considerations of3
Subtotal27
Leadership Studies Requirements
Select 15 credits from the following Leadership electives:15
Executive Leadership Module
Executive Leadership Modular
Global Dimensions of Leadership
Organizational Communication
Conflict Resolution
Critical Thinking / Creative
Organizational Administration
Managing Organizational Change
Church Planting
Financial Administration
Women in Leadership
Case Studies in Biblical
Multicultural Management
Marketing Strategies
Leading Through Times of Crises
Servant Leadership
Laws of Leadership
Subtotal15
Total Hours42

Note: Check for pre-requisites before enrolling in a course.

Course Cycle

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Fall Semester (August)Hours
LS 620 Research Writing for Leadership 3
BI 501 Old Testament Bi 501 3
TH 503 Systematic Theology I 3
 Hours9
Spring Semester (January)
LS 600 Introduction to Leadership 3
TH 513 Systematic Theology II 3
BI 502 New Testament Bi 502 3
LSCourse Elective 3
 Hours12
Year Two
Fall Semester (August)
LS 613 Case Studies in Biblical 3
LSCourse Elective 3
LS 601 Ethical Considerations of 3
LSCourse Elective 3
 Hours12
Spring Semester (January)
LS 698 Capstone: Leadership Studies 3
LSCourse Elective 3
LSCourse Elective 3
 Hours9
 Total Hours42