Free Higher Education – Christian Leadership Degree Program

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If you are looking for a degree that maximizes opportunities for general employment or general ministry employment, the Christian Leadership Degree program may be right for you!

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Associate of Christian Leadership (64 credits)

Requirements: 64 minimum credit hours and 2.0 GPA or higher

If you want to deepen your walk with God and be grounded in a biblical worldview before seeking a bachelor’s degree at another institution, this degree is for you. The Associate of Christian Leadership also positions you well to continue at CLI and earn a bachelor’s degree. All general studies courses required for a four-year bachelor’s degree can be completed while earning this versatile degree.

Objectives

  • Understand the unified story of the Bible and grasp key truths
  • Grow in godliness and develop a biblical worldview in a range of academic disciplines

Bible/Theology Studies (13 credits)

THE 101 Christian Basics (3 credits)

BIB 111 Old Testament Survey (3 credits)

BIB 112 New Testament Survey (3 credits)

THE 210 Theology I (4 credits)

Ministry Studies (9 credits)

MIN 010 Christian Leaders: Getting Started (0 credits)

MIN 015 Christian Leaders Institute Admissions (0 credits)

MIN 100 Christian Leaders Connection (3 credits)

MIN 101 Ministry Foundations [2020] (3 credits)

MIN 151 People Smart for Ministry (3 credits)

General Studies (35 credits)

COM 101 Introduction to Communication (3 credits)

ENG 121 College Writing (3 credits)

ENG 122 College Writing Lab (1 credit)

ECN 201 Introduction to Economics (3 credits)

SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)

INT 210 Total Fitness (3 credits)

PHI 230 Ethics (3 credits)

HIS 240 History of World Christianity (4 credits) 

Natural Science/Mathematics (choose one course; 3 credits)

MAT 201 College Algebra (3 credits)

MAT 151 Practical Mathematics (3 credits) 

SCI 201 Astronomy (3 credits)

SCI 210 Introduction to Biology (3 credits)

Philosophy (choose one course; 3 credits)

PHI 201 Logic and Critical Thinking

PHI 211 Introduction to Philosophy

At least two electives in General Studies (6 credits)

Electives: choose any 2 additional courses (6 credits) in areas of your choice

ACL290 Capstone course for Associate of Christian Leadership degree (1 credit)

Bachelor of Christian Leadership (124 credits)

Requirements: Minimum of 124 credit hours and 2.0 GPA or higher

Designed as a versatile degree to help you to be a well-rounded Christian leader applying a biblical worldview in a wide variety of life situations: business, trades, home, church, outreach. Graduates from high school or home school can earn a degree before entering a trade or master’s level studies. Retirees can strengthen knowledge and increase impact for Christ. The Bachelor of Christian Leadership provides you a double major: a Bible/Theology major and a Ministry major. In addition, you can choose a concentration in an area you want to focus on. If you want a triple major that includes business or philosophy, that is an option with this degree.

Objectives

  • Develop greater godliness and passion for revival in church and society
  • Integrate biblical knowledge and worldview with life situations
  • Employ relational and ministry skills for Christian impact

Required Courses

*These courses are included in the Associate of Christian Leadership degree.

Bible/Theology Studies (31 credits)

*THE 101 Christian Basics (3 credits)

*BIB 111 Old Testament Survey (3 credits)

*BIB 112 New Testament Survey (3 credits)

*THE 210 Theology I (4 credits)

THE 310 Theology II (4 credits)

BIB 311 Biblical Interpretation I: Old Testament (4 credits)

BIB 312 Biblical Interpretation II: New Testament (4 credits)

THE 320 Christian Apologetics (3 credits)

THE 350 Prayer (3 credits)

Ministry Studies (31 credits)

*MIN 010 Christian Leaders: Getting Started (0 credits)

*MIN 015 Christian Leaders Institute Admissions (0 credits)

*MIN 100 Christian Leaders Connection (3 credits)

*MIN 101 Ministry Foundations [2020] (3 credits)

*MIN 151 People Smart for Ministry (3 credits)

MIN 210 Pastoral Care (3 credits)

MIN 220 Church and Ministry (3 credits)

MIN 237 Influence Smart (1 credit)

MIN 240 PeaceSmart Relationships (3 credits) 

OR MIN 245 Restoring Relationships – Transforming Justice (3 credits)

MIN 250 Life Coaching Ministry (3 credits)

MIN 310 Evangelism: Presenting Grace (3 credits)

MIN 320 Leadership (3 credits)

At least one elective in Ministry Studies (3 credits)

*General Studies (35 credits)

*COM 101 Introduction to Communication (3 credits)

*ENG 121 College Writing (3 credits)

*ENG 122 College Writing Lab (1 credit)

*ECN 201 Introduction to Economics (3 credits)

*SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)

*INT 210 Total Fitness (3 credits)

*PHI 230 Ethics (3 credits)

*HIS 240 History of World Christianity (4 credits) 

*Natural Science/Mathematics (choose one course; 3 credits)

MAT 201 College Algebra (3 credits)

MAT 151 Practical Mathematics (3 credits) 

SCI 201 Astronomy (3 credits)

SCI 210 Introduction to Biology (3 credits)

*Philosophy (choose one course; 3 credits)

PHI 201 Logic and Critical Thinking

PHI 211 Introduction to Philosophy

*At least two electives in General Studies (6 credits)

Additional Electives (25 credits)

For maximum flexibility in your selection of courses while pursuing the Bachelor of Christian Leadership degree, you may choose any combination of additional electives that add up to at least 25 credits. 

If you want a concentration, choose at least 20 of your 25 elective credits in the areas listed below. If you opt for a major in business or philosophy, you must earn 30 credits in those areas. See below for details.

*ACL290 Capstone course for Associate of Christian Leadership degree (1 credit)

BCL490 Capstone course for Bachelor of Christian Leadership degree (1 credit)

BCL 490 is to be taken as your final class after completing all electives in the degree program.

Concentrations (20 credits minimum)

Advanced Biblical Studies Concentration

BIB 330 Old Testament Literature, History, and Theology (3 credits)

BIB 340 Biblical Wisdom Books (4 credits)

BIB 420 Hermeneutics and Exegesis (3 credits)

Choose four additional Bible courses.

BIB 455 Acts (3 credits)

BIB 456 Romans (3 credits)

BIB 464 Colossians, Philemon (3 credits) [Coming in 2020] 

BIB 470 General Epistles (3 credits) [Coming in 2021]

BIB 480 Revelation (3 credits) [Coming in 2021]

Church Planting Concentration

MIN 313 Church Planting (4 credits)

BIB 420 Hermeneutics and Exegesis (3 credits)

MIN 235 Ministry Care Conversations (3 credits)

MIN Multiplying Disciples (2 credits)

Choose one preaching course:

MIN 420 Sermon Construction and Presentation (4 credits)

MIN 425 Preaching, Preparation, & Presentation (3 credits)

Choose two additional ministry courses from the following:

MIN 340 Disability Smart (3 credits)

MIN 416 Developing House Churches (3 credits)

MIN 413 Creative Church Planting (3 credits)

Youth Ministry Concentration

MIN 235 Ministry Care Conversations (3 credits)

MIN 270 Youth Ministry (3 credits)

MIN 340 Disability Smart (3 credits)

MIN 370 Youth Discipleship Ministry & Movement (3 credits)

Choose four additional ministry courses from the following:

MIN 230 Introduction to Chaplaincy (3 credits)

MIN 255 Domestic Tranquility (3 credits) 

MIN 350 Breaking the Cycle of Addiction (3 credits) [forthcoming in 2020]

MIN 416 Developing House Churches (3 credits)

THE 420 Missions and Revivals (4 credits)

MIN 420 Sermon Construction and Presentation (4 credits)

MIN 425 Preaching, Preparation, & Presentation (3 credits)

Women’s Ministry Concentration

MIN 235 Ministry Care Conversations (3 credits)

THE 470 Women and Leadership in Early Christianity

MIN 475 Women’s Ministry (3 credits)

Choose four additional ministry courses from the following:

MIN 230 Introduction to Chaplaincy (3 credits)

MIN 255 Domestic Tranquility (3 credits) 

MIN 260 Marriage Ministry (4 credits) 

MIN 350 Breaking the Cycle of Addiction (3 credits) [forthcoming in 2020]

MIN 416 Developing House Churches (3 credits)

MIN 340 Disability Smart (3 credits)

THE 390 Early Church History and Doctrine (4 credits)

THE 420 Missions and Revivals (4 credits)

MIN 420 Sermon Construction and Presentation (4 credits)

MIN 425 Preaching, Preparation, & Presentation (3 credits)

Christian Business Concentration

BUS 101 Christian Leaders Enterprise 101 (3 credits)

*ECN 201 Introduction to Economics (3 credits)

BUS 310 Business Management for Every Enterprise (4 credits)

BUS 320 Business Finance for Every Enterprise (4 credits)

Choose two additional course from the following:

BUS 151 Financial Liberty (3 credits)

BUS 230 Principles of Accounting (3 credits)

ECN 301 Microeconomics (3 credits)

BUS 321 Management by the Book (3 credits)

BUS 325 Biblical Standards for Businesses (3 credits) 

BUS 330 Enterprise Marketing (4 credits)

BUS 410 Christian Entrepreneurship (3 credits)

BUS 420 Enterprise Finance (4 credits)

BUS 430 Online Enterprise Marketing (3 credits)

Christian Business Major (Bachelor of Christian Leadership degree)

You can get a triple major by earning 30 credits in business/enterprise/economics, along with the two majors that are embedded in the Bachelor of Christian Leadership degree: Bible/Theology and Ministry. 

BUS 101 Christian Leaders Enterprise 101 (3 credits)

BUS 151 Financial Liberty (3 credits)

*ECN 201 Introduction to Economics (3 credits)

BUS 230 Principles of Accounting (3 credits)

BUS 310 Business Management for Every Enterprise (4 credits)

BUS 320 Business Finance for Every Enterprise (4 credits)

Choose four additional courses from the following:

ECN 301 Microeconomics (3 credits)

ECN 302 Macroeconomics (3 credits)

BUS 321 Management by the Book (3 credits)

BUS 325 Biblical Standards for Businesses (3 credits) 

BUS 330 Enterprise Marketing (4 credits)

BUS 410 Christian Entrepreneurship (3 credits)

BUS 420 Enterprise Finance (4 credits)

BUS 430 Online Enterprise Marketing (3 credits)

Christian Philosophy Concentration

PHI 201 Logic and Critical Thinking (3 credits)

PHI 211 Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits) 

PHI 221 Christian Philosophy  (3 credits)

*PHI 230 Ethics (3 credits)

BIB 340 Biblical Wisdom Books (4 credits)

Choose two additional course from the following:

PHI 251 History of Philosophy I (3 credits) [forthcoming]

PHI 252 History of Philosophy II (3 credits) [forthcoming]

PHI 340 Philosophy of Religion (3 credits)

PHI 350 Comparative Religions (2 credits)

PHI 330 Sexual Ethics (3 credits)

Christian Philosophy Major (Bachelor of Christian Leadership degree)

You can get a triple major by earning 30 credits in philosophy, along with the two majors that are embedded in the Bachelor of Christian Leadership degree: Bible/Theology and Ministry.

PHI 201 Logic and Critical Thinking (3 credits)

PHI 211 Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits) 

PHI 221 Christian Philosophy  (3 credits)

*PHI 230 Ethics (3 credits)

PHI 251 History of Philosophy I (3 credits) [forthcoming]

PHI 252 History of Philosophy II (3 credits) [forthcoming]

PHI 330 Sexual Ethics (3 credits)

BIB 340 Biblical Wisdom Books (4 credits)

PHI 340 Philosophy of Religion (3 credits)

PHI 350 Comparative Religions (2 credits)