Bachelor of Arts Church Leadership
Church Leadership
The Church Leadership degree program exposes students to crucial topics that will enhance their ability to minister effectively in Church and para-church settings. The program offers students an education that considers the needs of the whole person as an individual, broadens his/her understanding of the social, cultural and economic strata of societies, develops his/her skills in the use of communication technology and provides the theological understanding needed to be effective communicators of the biblical message.
Two concentrations are available in the Church Leadership degree program: (1) Church Administration and (2) Music/Worship Leadership.
General Education Requirement for Church Leadership:
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ART 211 Art Appreciation or MUS 212 Music Appreciation |
3 |
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COM 146 Communication |
3 |
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ENG 101A Reading and Composition |
3 |
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ENG 101B Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing |
3 |
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ENG 202 Literature Or LIT 370 The Bible as Literature |
3 |
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HIS 227 History of the Ancient World Or HIS 435 Seminar in Church History |
3 |
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MTH 110 Business Math Or MTH 115 College Algebra |
3 |
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PHL 271 Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
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PHL 363 Social Ethics Or CMN 341 Judeo-Christian Social Ethics |
3 |
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POL 241 American Government |
3 |
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PSY 221 General Psychology |
3 |
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SOC 230 Sociology |
3 |
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SSC 304 World Religions |
3 |
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Non-Lab Science |
3 |
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Science with Lab |
4 |
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Total General Education Requirement |
46 |
Upper Division Elective:
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THE 423 Survey of Historical Theology |
3 |
Christian Ministries Core Requirements
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CMN 101 Dynamics of Christian Ministry |
3 |
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CMN 324 Intercultural Ministry |
3 |
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CMN 325 Communication Technology |
3 |
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CMN 481 Principles & Practices of Leadership |
3 |
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PST 461 Theology of Ministry |
3 |
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CMN 499 Internship |
3 |
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Total Christian Ministries Core Units |
18 |
Church Leadership Major Concentration Requirements
Church Administration Concentration:
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CLD 364 Organizational Dynamics |
3 |
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CLD 367 Ministry Management |
3 |
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CLD 371 Principles of Christian Counseling |
3 |
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CLD 471 Conflict Management |
3 |
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CLD 472 Mentoring and Team Leadership |
3 |
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CLD 475 Legal Foundations for Church Leaders |
3 |
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PSY 476 Counseling |
3 |
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Total Church Administration Concentration Units |
18 |
Music/Worship Leadership Concentration:
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CLD 471 Conflict Management |
3 |
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MUS 321 Practical Music Theory I |
3 |
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MUS 367 Ministering through Music: Concepts of Worship |
3 |
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MUS 420 Praise Band |
3 |
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MUS 475 Worship Music Literature |
3 |
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MUS 483 Foundations of Church Music |
3 |
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Total Worship Leadership Concentration Units |
18 |
Exploratory Minor
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CMN 371 Wholistic Strategies for Church & Community Development |
3 |
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Minor Elective Courses |
15 |
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Total Exploratory Minor Units |
18 |
Summary of Church Leadership Major
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General Education Requirements |
46 |
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Upper Division Elective |
3 |
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Biblical & Theological Studies Requirements |
18 |
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Christian Ministries Core Requirements |
18 |
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Church Leadership Concentration |
18 |
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Exploratory Minor |
18 |
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Total Units for B.A. |
121 |
