Prepare for a Career of Ministry
The BA in Leadership & Ministry is a four-year program that allows students to focus on a variety of minors. The Leadership & Ministry program builds upon the AA in Biblical Studies by going deeper into effective leadership with biblical principles. Students who pursue this degree also have the opportunity to focus their studies with a minor in apologetics or biblical counseling.
Through this degree, you will
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Develop a personal philosophy of leadership grounded in a biblical worldview and proven leadership principles
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Learn how to plan strategically, lead teams, and manage projects that advance the mission of churches and organizations
- Foster a deep commitment to serving others with humility and compassion, demonstrating a servant’s heart in all aspects of leadership and ministry.
With this degree, you can
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Gain a well-rounded foundation in biblical and theological studies
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Dive deeper into a focused area of study, such as biblical counseling
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Prepare for effective leadership as a pastor, minister, or chaplain
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Serve confidently in non-profit organizations and ministry-focused roles
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Pursue meaningful work in missions and outreach
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP & MINISTRY
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of Arts in Leadership & Ministry equips students with the essential skills and knowledge necessary for effective leadership in church and non-profit organizations. The program integrates biblical principles with practical applications, including organizational leadership, strategic planning, and project management.
BIBLE/THEOLOGY REQUIREMENTS – 18 HOURS
- BIB 461 – Pastoral Epistles
- THE 350 – Biblical Leadership
- Any 4 BIB/THE courses
MINISTRY FORMATION & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT – 6 HOURS
- LE 310 – Servant Leadership
- MIN 499 – Supervised Ministry & Senior Capstone
- MIN 004 – Ministry Formation Group
- MIN 005 – Ministry Formation Group
- MIN 006 – Ministry Formation Group
ELECTIVES – 6 HOURS
- Any 2 LE or MIN or PS Upper-Level Courses
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS – 15 HOURS
- LE 330 – Building and Leading Teams
- LE 360 – Organizational Leadership
- LE 370 – Strategic Planning
- LE 380 – Project Management
- LE 430 – Leading Through Change
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS – 15 HOURS
Humanities/Fine Arts Requirements
- PHI 307 – World Religions
- PHI 403 – Ethics
Social/Behavioral Science Requirements
- HIS 310 – Church History
- PHI 301 – Worldviews
Math/Science Requirement
- FIN 201 – Finance