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Objectives

  1. To develop a sound Christian leadership philosophy.
  2. To provide a broad knowledge of leadership and management theory skills.
  3. To provide quality training required for new responsibilities in the church and ministry.
  4. To establish a solid spiritual and ethical foundation for Christian faith and practice.


Emphasis Requirements

REQUIRED COURSES (24 Total Credits)
  • Complete 2 of the following:
    • Biblical Counseling
      • Course(s):
        • RELP550 - Principles of Biblical Change I (3)
        • RELP551 - Principles of Biblical Change II (3)
      • Select 2 course(s):
        • RELP535 - Conflict Resolution and Relationships (3)
        • RELP555 - Introduction to Marriage and Family Coaching (3)
        • RELP593 - Biblical Counseling and Coaching Practicum (3)
        • RELP557 - Biblical Counseling in the Local Church (3)
    • Church Leadership and Management
      • Course(s):
        • RELP513 - Effective Church Leadership (3)
        • RELP521 - Time and Life Management (3)
        • RELP535 - Conflict Resolution and Relationships (3)
        • RELT525 - Theology of Ministry (3)
    • Evangelism and Ministry
      • Course(s):
        • RELP532 - Principles and Strategies for Church Growth (3)
        • RELT568 - World Religions (3)
        • RELP591 - Evangelistic Preaching Practicum (3)
      • Select 1 course(s):
        • RELP515 - Equipping Laity for Ministry (3)
        • RELP534 - Personal Soul-Winning Skills (3)
ELECTIVE COURSE (3 Total Credits)
  • Select RELB (Biblical Studies), RELG (Religious General Studies), RELP (Religious Professional Studies), RELT (Religion and Theology), NTST (New Testament Studies), OTST (Old Testament Studies) Electives (3 credits)
Grand Total Credits: 27

Sample Sequence Plan