Church Leadership and Administration, BA

Curriculum

The Church Leadership and Administration major leads to a bachelor of arts. It requires 128 hours of coursework.

• BELL Core requirements: 52 hours
• Major requirement including religion core and area of emphasis: 36 hours
• General electives: 1 hour

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Courses You'll Take

An advanced Biblical studies course for religion majors which focuses upon the interpretation of the New Testament and introduces the methodology of biblical exegesis.

A study of the basic doctrines of the Christian faith.

An introduction to the study of religion with emphasis on research skills, writing and personal development.

An emphasis upon using an entire lifetime to be formed by God. The course focuses upon personal discipline, spiritual reading, journal keeping and dream interpretation as means of being attentive to God.

An introduction to Christian Ethics, with attention given to methodology, biblical foundations, types of ethical thought and Christian responsibility in relation to current social problems.

REL 3310 Church History I: Ancient and Medieval Eras

A survey of the history of Christianity from the first to the fourteenth centuries that explores significant ideas, persons, movements and institutions.

REL 3320 Church History II: Reformation and Modern Eras

A survey of the history of Christianity from the fifteenth century to the present that explores significant ideas, persons, movements and institutions.

A colloquium designed as a capstone experience for majors which integrates biblical, theological, historical and practical studies. The course focuses on the student as a practicing theologian.

REL 3090 Spirituality in World Religions

A comparative exploration of spirituality in the major world religions and select indigenous peoples, examining how these traditions perceive the purpose of human life and ultimate concerns in relation to the divine.

REL 3095 Ethics in World Religions

This course is an exploration of ethics and choice in the major world religions, examining how these traditions perceive the purpose of human life and ultimate concerns in relations to the Divine. This course explores the frameworks of Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism and Islam.

REL 4590 World Religions

A phenomenological study of the major world religions with emphasis on the attempts of each to deal with the problems which confront humans.

Any REL 3000 level Study Abroad course

A course designed to develop practical leadership skills for Christian ministry including time and money management, interpersonal relationships, decision making, leadership style, planning, organizing and directing.

A course designed to create practical skills in ministry under professional supervision, including hospital visitation, a pastoral internship and exposure to denominational agencies.

A study of worship as the rehearsal of the acts of God by a believing community. Attention is given to the principles of preaching as part of worship.

Exploration of current leadership theories and their application to the Christian Leadership environment. Particular attention given to the transformational aspects of servant leadership.