Master of Arts in Christian Leadership
“Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.” (Hebrews 13:7, NIV)
The program leading to the Master of Arts in Christian Leadership (MACL) degree is designed to provide graduate-level biblical and theological education that prepares students for leadership roles in a wide variety of ministry settings. The MACL prepares students to assume leadership positions in churches, Christian schools and colleges, missions organizations and local communities.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Master of Arts in Christian Leadership (MACL) should be able to demonstrate:
- Understanding of a biblical and theological foundation for Christian leadership;
- The ability to apply the practical skills associated with being an effective Christian leader in their ministry setting;
- Commitment to person spiritual formation and the renewal in order to be an agent of personal spiritual growth and renewal in the lives of others.
Current Cohort Schedule
| January 8-12, 2018 | EDU 501 Fundamentals of Teaching |
| March 5-9, 2018 | PM 501 Biblical Paradigms for Ministry |
| April 30-May 4, 2018 | LEA 402 Contemporary Theories & Practice of Leadership |
| June 25-29, 2018 | LEA 501 Holiness & Humility in the Life of the Leader |
| August 20-24, 2018 | EDU 502 Course Planning & Design |
| October 15-19, 2018 | LEA 604 Ethical Challenges of Leadership |
| December 3-7, 2018 | RES 702 Capstone Project (submitted on or before May 3, 2019) |
| January 7-11, 2019 | LEA 600 Financial Management for Non-Profits |
| February 18-22, 2019 | PM 502 Developing Christian Community |
| April 1-5, 2019 | LEA 603 Organizational Culture & Change |
| May, 2019 | Graduation |
Cohort Model
Courses in the MACL degree program take place in a cohort model, which means students begin their degree together on campus at orientation and then proceed through each of the courses in a prescribed order until they graduate together. This model not only helps motivate students to keep going; it creates a spiritual and relational bond with fellow students moving through the degree program, allowing students to rejoice and struggle together and to be accountable to one another.
