Master of Arts

Missional Leadership

The M.A. in Missional Leadership will provide you with a curriculum that develops a theoretical framework for understanding leadership, mission and culture, globalization, ethics, motivation, creativity, vision, strategic planning, teamwork, spirituality, and other leadership issues.

This program will emphasize the need for missional leaders to live out the gospel so that it is seen and experienced in community. The coursework will be followed by a culminating project during which you will conduct research or perform an organizational intervention that incorporates the course content from the program.

Degree Objectives

Develop a theological and theoretical framework for leadership, mission and culture;
Analyze and synthesize knowledge of missional leadership models, human development, and communication theories into effective systems of praxis;
Gain an understanding of Christianity as culture rather than a mere philosophy or a worldview;
Research current issues in missional leadership to provide practical solutions, and communicate results through clear, concise and appropriate media;
Reflect on what it means to be in authentic community and to examine the impact of mission in the community context;
Examine the spiritual dimensions of leadership that include inner-life realities, spiritual formation, soul care and spiritual direction;
Implement creative approaches designed to rebuild distinctive Christian community essential to face formidable challenges in our world today.

Courses

Core Courses (30 credits)

Understanding Mission and Culture
Team Building and Managing Conflict
Creative Preaching
Ethical and Legal Concerns in Ministry
Spiritual Formation and Direction
Leadership and Character Development
Strategic Planning & Organizational Change
Leadership and Pluralistic Issues
Motivation, Coaching & Mentoring
Pastoral Care and Human Development
Research and Evaluation Methodology for Missional Leadership

Project or Thesis (6 credits)

Method Seminar
Written Project or Thesis

Total Credits: 36

Schedule

This program takes 18 months to complete, with 12 courses scheduled over the duration of that period. Students are organized into cohort groups which meet together in week-long intensives.

All courses Tuesday through Friday/8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Understanding Mission and Culture
9/9-12, 2008

Creative Preaching
10/21-24, 2008

Leadership and Character Development
12/2-5, 2008

Leadership and Pluralistic Issues
1/13-16, 2009

Spiritual Formation and Direction
2/24-27, 2009

Team Building and Managing Conflict
5/12-15, 2009

Strategic Planning & Organizational Change
6/23-26, 2009

Motivation, Coaching & Mentoring
7/28-31, 2009

Pastoral Care and Human Development
9/8-11, 2009

Research and Evaluation Methodology for Missional Leadership
10/20-23, 2009

Ethical and Legal Concerns in Ministry
12/1-4, 2009

Master’s Project or Thesis
1/19-22, 2010