Master in Christian Leadership in a Globalized World

The Master in Christian Leadership in a Globalized World is an advanced program that challenges students to develop their spiritual, professional and personal growth to become effective leaders in our global world. The program offers students a framework of biblical principles, theological knowledge and best practices in leadership and organizational management. Students will gain a strong understanding of different types of leadership that can be applied to congregational leadership, nonprofit leadership and community-based programs in our global world. This is a 30 semester hour program.

Program Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate sound ethical perspectives of Christian leadership

2. Apply learned characteristics of effective Christian leadership in diverse cultural and global contexts.

3. Equipped to draw on problem-solving tools and impactful leadership concepts in times of crisis.

4. Analyze and assess leadership challenges and needs for the future of God’s Kingdom.

Core Courses:

(18 semester hours)

Ethics of Christian Leadership

Old Testament Foundations

New Testament Foundations

Hallmarks of Effective Christian Leadership

Multicultural Conflict Management and Resolution

Principles of Leadership for the Global Church

Elective Courses:

(12 semester hours)

World Missions and Missiology

Church Growth

Pastoral Care and Counseling

Christian-Muslim Relationship

Dynamic Family Ministry

Theory and Techniques of Counseling

Human Resource Development

Understanding Spiritual Gifts

Transformational Leadership

Elements of Marketing & Branding

Human Growth and Development

Social Justice and Faith: Forming the Beloved Community

Old Testament Elective

New Testament Elective

The Principles of Christocracy (2 semester hours)

Moral Leadership in a Conflicted World

The Christian Worldview