Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies (social media & communication concentration)
4 YEARS | 120 CREDITS[UNITS]
ACADEMIC PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
The Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies is a 4-year program based on 120 semester units. The BALS is designed to equip students for pastoral ministry and leadership within the local church, as well as in Christian or non-Christian non-profit and mission organizations.
The program will provide students with an extensive knowledge of the Bible and the skills to communicate God's word effectively in the power of Holy Spirit.
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Associate of Arts in Leadership Studies
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Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies
Associate of Arts in Health and Social Care
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Bachelor of Arts in Health and Social Care
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Associate of Arts in Computer Science
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Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
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Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
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Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
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Master of Science in Computer Science
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Ph.D. in Organizational and Global Leadership
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FULL BALS CURRICULUM
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP STUDIES CURRICULUM
The course descriptions for the courses listed below may be found in the Academic Catalog.
Biblical/Theological Studies 30 Credits
BS 101 Bible Panorama (or, BS 104, NT Survey)
BS 102 Biblical Interpretation
BS 103 Old Testament Survey
BS 104 New Testament Survey
BS 115 Introduction to the Pentateuch
BS 204 Survey of the Gospels
BS 217 The Acts of the Apostles*
*Students may take BS 435 (Revelation) in place of BS
217.
BS 427 Survey of New Testament Epistles
TH 211 Theological Foundations:
The Doctrines of God and Scripture
TH 313 Theological Foundations:
The Doctrines of Christ and Salvation
TH 322 Theological Foundations: The Holy Spirit
Ministry & Leadership Courses 15 Credits
Students may request to substitute a Pastoral Ministry
course for one of the following courses.
PT 101 Inner Healing and Prayer
PT 102 Essentials of Spiritual Formation*
PT 103 Communion with God*
*Students will normally take either PT 102 or PT 103.
PT 219 Evangelism and Discipleship
PT 245 Fundamentals of Christian Leadership**
PT 301 Organizational Leadership**
**Students will normally take either PT 245 or PT 301.
PT 345 Foundations of Preaching
CC 406 Holistic Healing and Spirituality
General Education 30 Credits
GE 101 English Composition*
GE 104 Introduction to Sociology**
GE 118 Introduction to Psychology**
**Students must take either GE 104 or GE 118.
GE 127 Introduction to Philosophy
GE 216 Ethics and Worldview
GE 221 Academic Writing*
*Students must take either GE 101 or GE 221;
students may take both.
GE 234 Economics
GE 242 Health Studies (required)
GE 310 Digital Literacy Essentials
HS 325 Western History I (required)
HS 326 Western History II
Free Electives 12 Credits
Free electives may come from a student's concentration,
from the other concentrations, or from other Bible,
theology, or ministry courses listed in the catalog.
Internship 12 Credits
PM 301 Internship #1 (required)
PM 302 Internship #2 (required)
PM 403 Internship #3 (optional)
PM 404 Internship #4 (optional)
Students who take two Internship courses will take two
additional courses in their concentration.
Students who take three Internship courses will take
one additional course in their concentration.
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Worship, Media, and Creative Arts Concentration
21 Credits (choose 7 courses)
Students who take less than 4 internship courses will take
one or two additional courses in their concentration.
WM 301 Foundations of Music Ministry
WM 302 Using Creative Arts in Worship
WM 303 History of Worship Arts
WM 304 Innovative & Creative Worship and Media.
WM 305 Worship in the Life of the Church
WM 406 Audio Production
WM 407 Video Production
WM 408 Worship Leadership & Administration
WM 409 Music Theory
WM 410 Music in Worship