The Ministry Leadership program equips you with the Bible knowledge and skills needed to lead ministry teams. Our faculty members have extensive ministry experience and bring their real-world insights into each class. By pursuing a degree in Ministry Leadership, you’ll be putting yourself at the heart of God’s plan to minister to people of all ages. With a focus on practical, hands-on learning, you’ll be well-prepared for a future in ministry leadership positions, or for graduate studies. Join us at CIU and make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families in your community and around the world.
Online
January 10, 2025
120
College of Arts & Sciences
SACSCOC
You will learn how to understand biblical texts by applying sound interpretation methods and learn how to effectively communicate the Bible to individuals in various ministry contexts.
You will learn effective leadership and management skills, strategic planning and how to lead ministry teams.
You will learn the skills needed to minister to individuals, families and communities that address spiritual, emotional, physical and social needs, fostering life transformation and ministry impact.
In addition to the undergraduate core and other related courses, here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog at one of the options below:
In this course, you will examine the character qualities essential to effective Christian leadership in a variety of settings; discuss a definition of leadership which discloses its basic functions; explore relational skills and issues integral to leadership roles; and identify competencies for tasks essential for excellent leadership.
This course is a study of the societal patterns of marriage and family life. Biblically and sociologically, you will address issues of courtship, choice of a mate, engagement, the marital adjustment, parenting, divorce, and the development of problem-solving skills. You will use personal application and training from the course to develop the skills to communicate more effectively to others about marriage/family issues.
You will explore a variety of models and strategies, past/present, for leading effective ministry to youth and their families. You will examine the challenges and opportunities of doing ministry in a post-Christian world.
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