M.Div - Christian Leadership

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M.Div.-Christian Leadership

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) program with a concentration in Christian Leadership is designed to prepare and equip students to lead a church, ministry, nonprofit, parachurch, or other organization in a manner that exemplifies a servant leader. The emphasis also provides advanced training for students to enhance their current positions as ministry leaders, missionaries, teachers, church managers and/or administrators.

Career Opportunities

• Senior Pastor
• Executive Pastor
• Chaplain
• Business Leader
• Educator

Measurable Learning Outcomes:

1. Critically apply constructs of servant leadership and Biblical truth for appropriation in life and the church.
2. Model Christian character that cultivates intellectual, pastoral, and moral values reflective of spiritual maturity and inter-cultural competence.
3. Synthesize professional sermons and/or public addresses.
4. Construct thoughtful academic theological research using a critical examination of biblical texts and scholarly sources
5. Communicate effectively, orally and in written form, both interpersonally and publicly.
6. Evaluate various leadership models articulating the impact those models have on the organization and/or ministry.
7. Compare and Contrast effective strategies for ethical, professional, and compassionate leadership and discipleship.
8. Exemplify the ability to assess, develop, and implement leadership strategies for effective ministry.