Global Leadership (M.A.)

I. Core Phase - 24 Credits

• GRD 5012 - Strategic Planning 3 Credits
• GRD 5013 - Leadership and Culture 3 Credits
• GRD 5014 - Organizational Communication 3 Credits
• GRD 5211 - Academic Writing for Evaluation and Research 3 Credits
• GRD 5310 - Program Planning and Evaluation 3 Credits
• INT 5512 - Intercultural Team Building 3 Credits
• INT 5518 - Intercultural Communication Theory and Practice 3 Credits
• MIN 5218 - Social & Cultural Foundations for Ministry 3 Credits

II. Electives - 12 Credits

General electives should be selected in consultation with one’s academic advisor. General electives accepted for transfer into this degree program should normally fall within the areas of study represented by the following emphasis tracks. If an emphasis track is chosen, the student will  need to complete additional elective credits to reach the required number of credits for the degree.

Emphasis Tracks - 9-10 Credits

Note: If required emphasis track courses have been taken as part of the degree core, an additional 3 credits of electives per course will be required in order to fulfill the emphasis requirements.

Biblical Studies Emphasis  

Christian Studies Emphasis  

Church Development Emphasis  

Community Development Emphasis  

Disaster and Emergency Management Emphasis  

Executive Leadership Emphasis  

Higher Education Emphasis  

Hmong Ministry Emphasis  

Intercultural Ministries Emphasis  

International Christian Education Emphasis  

Non-Profit Leadership Emphasis  

Pastoral Counseling Emphasis  

Pastoral Leadership Emphasis  

Social Science Research Emphasis  

Spiritual Formation Emphasis  

Urban Ministry Emphasis