Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Ministry
A Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Ministry is beneficial to anyone who is particularly interested in leadership skills, further Biblical knowledge, and ministry expertise. The major provides the opportunity for pastors and others in ministry who never completed their degree to further build their pastoral skills. The program is beneficial to individuals who are in leadership positions and have a desire to be more effective in ministry. This degree helps prepare students for graduate and seminary work. Christian concepts are foundational to the program. In addition, life and work experiences of students add to the richness of the program. A Christian worldview provides a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the leadership and ministry areas.
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Course Descriptions
LMN 322 (3) History of Israel-A survey of Israel's history as presented in the Pentateuch and the historical books with emphasis on creation, fall, covenant, kingship, and Israel's role in God's redemptive work.
LMN 332 (3) Leadership in Ministry--A survey of foundational principles of spiritual and organizational leadership in ministry settings. Particular focus is placed on team leadership and development of leaders.
LMN 342 (3) Jesus and the Gospels-A study of the life of Jesus in its ancient socio-historical and canonical contexts, and of the Four Gospels with regard to their literary genres and forms, settings, theology, and contemporary relevance.
LMN 352 (3) Studying and Teaching the Bible--An introduction to processes for studying and understanding the Bible with a view toward life application. Students develop skills in these processes, as well as in preparing and leading group Bible studies.
LMN 362 (3) Old Testament Prophetic Literature-A study of selected passages from key prophetic books focusing upon the prophets' message of justice, mercy, salvation and future hope.
LMN 372 (3) Dynamics of Spiritual Growth--A study of the dynamics of Christian growth and maturity, with special emphasis on the Spirit-filled life. Concepts of discipleship and spiritual formation will be considered in the light of human developmental patterns. The course is concerned with students' own spiritual growth, and their facilitation of others' spiritual growth.
LMN 378 Growth of the New Testament Church-A study of the emergence and development of the first century Christian church in relationship to its historical, religious and philosophical milieu, with particular attention given to the Book of Acts.
LMN 382 (3) New Testament Letters-A study of select epistolary literature of the New Testament-especially Paul's major letters, Hebrews, and 1 John-focusing on principles of interpretation, theological content, ethics, and spiritual formation.
LMN 392 (3) Congregational Education--Principles and practices for the church's ministry of education and disciple-making will be considered, with concern for integration of Biblical/theological perspectives with the findings of educational and developmental research.
LMN 397 (3) Christianity and World Religions--A critical analysis of the beliefs and practices of contemporary religious systems, including Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, animism, and secular humanism. Special attention is given to developing strategies for intersecting people groups who practice such religious systems with the message of the Gospel.
LMN 412 (3) History of the Early Church-A study of the development of the post-apostolic Christian church through the Council of Chalcedon (451 A.D.).
LMN 422 (3) Small Groups--An exploration of the value and function of small groups for discipleship and leadership development. Principles and practices of leading such groups will be studied, and students will become acquainted with historical and contemporary models of small group ministry.
LMN 432 (3) Psalms and Wisdom-An introduction to the Psalms and Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament emphasizing the theological themes of praise and worship, lament and doubt, and the ethical dimensions of biblical faith.
LMN 434 (3) Organizational Strategies in Ministry--A study of organizational strategies and administrative structures for effective ministry. Attention is given to planning, implementing and evaluating the organizational and administrative framework of various types of ministries.
LMN 442 (3) Theology of Mission--A study of theological foundations for mission, including examination of both Old and New Testament texts. Attention will be given to Israel's responsibility for other nations, the commissions given by Jesus, and the missiological practices of Paul and other early church leaders, with an eye toward principles for reaching today's world.
LMN 462 (3) The Church in Contemporary Society--The role of the Church within society will be explored in the light of Biblical teaching about the Kingdom of God, with concern for various models and expressions of church in the contemporary setting.
LMN 472 (3) Christian Theology-An exploration of the Christian faith from the perspective of biblical, historical, and systematic theology.
MGT 315 (3) Master Strategies for Personal Management--Emphasis on master strategies for achieving effective personal management, including goal attainment, prioritizing, learning style inventories, and critical analysis (includes a technology component.