Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 
    
2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Leadership Concentration


Required Modules

CHMN 747 - Christian Leadership

Credits: 4, 5
This module investigates principles, challenges, and practices of Christian leadership, emphasizing issues that make leadership in the context of church, education and non-profit service organizations unique. Participants examine leadership theory and literature, consider a theology of leadership, and build the foundation for leadership development in the context of professional ministry.

Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
College Code: SEM

CHMN 760 - Advanced Leadership Competencies

Credits: 5
Participants continue personal and theological reflection with integration of leadership principles. Systems thinking, organizational culture, human development theory, and ecclesiology are investigated in the context of the church and leadership. The module also pursues further development and application of essential leadership practices. Practical focus on administrative skills is initiated.

Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
Prerequisite(s): CHMN 747 
College Code: SEM

CHMN 780 - Leading and Managing the Church Organization

Credits: 5
Local churches and denominational organizations present challenges in leadership, management, and administration. This module combines previous requirements of the Doctor of Ministry leadership concentration and an informed foundation of biblical leadership to help participants excel in skills like strategic planning, managing change, team building, resource management, communication, mentoring, and coaching.

Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W)
College Code: SEM

Languages


This concentration is now also taught in Spanish.