DESCRIPTION OF THE CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP & MINISTRY MAJOR.  A Bachelor of Science major designed to prepare working adults with the tools needed to expand the influence of Christ in the church, the community, and the workplace.  Adult students have the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree for active Christian service, while gaining valuable leadership training to benefit themselves, their churches, and their organizations.  This comprehensive major includes training in ministry, missions, counseling, and leadership skills. No minor is required for Christian Leadership & Ministry students.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP & MINISTRY MAJOR.  The student learning outcomes for Christian Leadership & Ministry are comparable to those of Intercultural Studies and Biblical/Theological Studies majors:

• Demonstrate competence in Bible knowledge; biblical literacy, including historical, contextual, and literary parameters; and principles of biblical interpretation.
• Demonstrate competence in Church history/theology knowledge, including the historic doctrines of the Christian faith and the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the Christian church.
• Demonstrate competence in knowledge of the basic parameters of Christian worldview, and the integration of Christian faith with daily living and academic learning.
• Demonstrate competence in written communication, oral communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate competence in Christian ministry, service, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrate competence in intercultural knowledge and adaptative skills.