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:

ART 211 Art Appreciation            or MUS 212  Music Appreciation	3
COM 146 Communication	3
ENG 101A Reading and Composition	3
ENG 101B Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing	3
ENG 202  Literature or LIT 370 The Bible as Literature	3
HIS 227 History of the Ancient World or HIS 435 Seminar in Church History	3
MTH 110 Business Math or MTH  115 College Algebra	3
PHL 271 Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHL 363 Social Ethics or CMN 341 Judeo-Christian Social Ethics	3
POL 241 American Government	3
PSY 221 General Psychology	3
SOC 230  Sociology	3
SSC 304 World Religions	3
Non-Lab Science	3
Science with Lab	4
Total General Education Requirement	46

Upper Division Elective:

THE 423 Survey of Historical Theology

3

Christian Ministries Core Requirements

CMN 101 Dynamics of Christian Ministry	3
CMN 324 Intercultural Ministry	3
CMN 325 Communication Technology	3
CMN 481 Principles & Practices of Leadership	3
PST 461 Theology of Ministry	3
CMN 499 Internship	3
Total Christian Ministries Core Units	18

Church Leadership Major Concentration Requirements

Church Administration Concentration:

CLD 364 Organizational Dynamics	3
CLD 367 Ministry Management	3
CLD 371 Principles of Christian Counseling	3
CLD 471 Conflict Management	3
CLD 472 Mentoring and Team Leadership	3
CLD 475 Legal Foundations for Church Leaders	3
PSY 476 Counseling	3
Total Church Administration Concentration Units	18

Music/Worship Leadership Concentration:

CLD 471 Conflict Management	3
MUS 321 Practical Music Theory I	3
MUS 367 Ministering through Music: Concepts of Worship	3
MUS 420 Praise Band	3
MUS 475 Worship Music Literature	3
MUS 483 Foundations of Church Music	3
Total Worship Leadership Concentration Units	18

 Exploratory Minor

CMN 371 Wholistic Strategies for Church & Community Development	3
Minor Elective Courses	15
Total Exploratory Minor Units	18

Summary of Church Leadership Major

General Education Requirements	46
Upper Division Elective	3
Biblical & Theological Studies Requirements	18
Christian Ministries Core Requirements	18
Church Leadership Concentration	18
Exploratory Minor	18
Total Units for B.A.	121