Christian Leadership, B.A.

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This major prepares students who plan to serve in some leadership capacity in a church setting or some other Christian organization. The degree focuses on biblical studies and leadership issues and skills in organizations. It is an ideal degree for someone called to serve in ministry.

General Education Core Requirements B.A.: 59-63 Hours

Arts, B.A.

Prerequisites for Religion Major: 6 Hours

Students who choose a religion minor must substitute required courses in their minor with a course from the same subject area. In other words, a single course may not count for both major and minor requirements.

REL 1250 Introduction to New Testament and Exegetical Methods 3 Hours
REL 2350 Christian Doctrine 3 Hours ²

Major Requirements: 30 Hours

Core Emphasis: 9 Hours

REL 1410 Vocation and the Christian Life 1 Hours
REL 2410 Spiritual Formation 3 Hours
REL 2510 Christian Ethics 3 Hours
REL 4015 Colloquium for Religion Majors 2 Hours ³

Area Emphasis: 21 Hours

REL 2450 Dynamics of the Local Church: Practice of Ministry 3 Hours
REL 3430 Pastoral Care: Practice of Ministry 3 Hours
REL 3460 Worship and Preaching: Practice of Ministry 3 Hours
REL 4410 Servant Leadership 3 Hours
Biblical Studies Elective in OT 3 Hours
Biblical Studies Elective in NT 3 Hours
Theological / Historical Studies Elective 3 Hours

Minor Requirements: 18 Hours

Electives: 15 Hours

Total Required for the Program: 128 Hours

² REL 2350 Christian Doctrine is a prerequisite for the following: REL 2410 Spiritual Formation ; REL 2510 Christian Ethics ; all courses in Religion and Society division, in the Theological and Historical Division, and Biblical Studies Division.

³ Students take REL 4015 in the fall semester before the anticipated date of graduation.