Master of Arts in Christian Leadership
The Master of Arts in Christian Leadership program equips persons to function effectively in a variety of leadership positions. The program serves future leaders who are called to local church settings, parachurch organizations, college student development or in the marketplace.
Admission Requirements
- Application
- Official transcripts sent to Admissions directly from the institution
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Personal history
- Reference forms
- A professor or academic administrator
- A lay person
- The pastor of the church you attend, or another minister
- A personal friend or acquaintance
- 2.75/4.00 grade point average
Applicants whose grade point average falls between 2.50 and 2.75 may be admitted on a “reduced load” basis. For applicants whose cumulative grade point average is below 2.50, a score of 50 on the Miller Analogies Test or a 500 on the verbal section of the Graduate Record Examination is required. - For applicants whose native language is other than English, 79 internet (550 paper) TOEFL score or 7.0 IELTS
Course Structure (60 hours)
- M.A. Core (18 hours)
- Kingdom, Church and World
- Vocation of Ministry
- Introduction to Biblical Studies (may sub OT520 & NT520 & IBS-1)
- Turning Points in Church History
- Basic Christian Doctrine or Method and Praxis in Theology
- Leadership Core (17 hours)
- Theology of Servant Leadership
- Foundations of Leadership
- Christian Leadership Development
- Equipping the Laity
- Leading Groups and Organizations
- Mentored Ministry (Entry)
- Mentored Ministry (Intermed.)
- Leadership Core Electives (choose 7 hours)
- Cross-Cultural Leadership
- Leading Change
- Urban Leadership
- Developing Emerging Leaders
- Change Agent in Mission or Leadership of the Church for the Unchurched
- Advanced Seminary/Wesleyan Leadership
- Research and Writing in Christian Leadership
- Mentored Ministry (S.H.A.R.E. Program)
- General Electives (18 hours)
In addition to these classes, students are required to complete a Bible Competency Examination.