Degrees Curriculum

Welcome to our degree curriculum page. Please find the curriculum for each degree program below.

Bachelor of Arts in Christian Leadership & Business program

A Bachelor of Arts in Christian Leadership & Business program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in Christian leadership principles while also equipping them with essential business knowledge and skills. Below is a sample curriculum for such a program. Please note that the specific courses and their order may vary by institution. Year 1 (Freshman): Foundational Courses

Semester 1

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
CHR100
Introduction to Christian Leadership
3
2
BUS100
Principles of Business Management
3
3
CHR101
Introduction to Biblical Studies
3
4
ENT101
Principles of Entrepreneurship
3
5
ECO101
Principles of Economics
3

Semester 2

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
6
CHR111
Leadership Ethics
3
7
BUS111
Introduction to Marketing
3
8
CHR112
Church History and Theology
3
9
ENT111
Entrepreneurial Leadership
3
10
COM111
Effective Communication
3

Year 2 (Sophomore): Leadership and Business Skills

Semester 3

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
11
CHR201
Leadership Communication
3
12
BUS201
Business Law and Ethics
3
13
BUS202
Organizational Behavior
3
14
FIN201
Financial Accounting
3
15
BUS201
Market Research Methods
3
Semester 4
Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
16
FIN211
Financial Management for Christian Organizations
3
17
BUS212
Marketing Strategies for Christian Ministries
3
18
BUS213
Management of Church and Ministry Operations
3
19
BUS214
Business Strategy
3
20
BUS215
Principles of Economics
3

Year 3 (Junior): Advanced Leadership and Business

Semester 5

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
21
LEA301
Leadership and Team Dynamics
3
22
BUS301
Entrepreneurship and Social Impact
3
23
BUS302
Global Business and Missions
3

Semester 6

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
24
LEA311
Strategic Leadership
3
25
BUS311
Business Finance and Investment
3
26
LEA312
Leading in a Multicultural World
3

Year 4 (Senior): Capstone and Integration (3 Credits)

Semester 7

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
27
CHR401
Capstone Project in Christian Leadership and Business
15
28
CHR402
Christian Leadership in a Changing World
3

Semester 8

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
29
Internship or Practical Experience
15
30
Ethical Leadership in Business and Ministry
3
31
Contemporary Issues in Christian Leadership and Business
3

Program: Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry Duration: 4 years (8 semesters) Total Credits: 120 

Year 1 (J: Foundations of Ministry

Semester 1

Introduction to Ministry

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
MIN100
Introduction to Christian Ministry
3
2
BIB100
Biblical Foundations of Ministry
3
3
DIS100
Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
3
4
ETH100
Ministry Ethics and Values
3

Semester 2

Christian Theology

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
THE101
Systematic Theology
3
2
BIB101
Biblical Hermeneutics
3
3
CHR101
Christian Doctrine
3
4
WOR101
Worship and Liturgy
3

Year 2: Ministry Leadership and Pastoral Care

Semester 3

Pastoral Care and Counseling

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
COU200
Pastoral Care and Counseling
3
2
COU201
Crisis Intervention and Grief Counseling
3
3
COU202
Marriage and Family Counseling
3
4
THE200
Theology of Suffering and Healing
3

Semester 4

Leadership in Ministry

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
LEA201
Organizational Leadership
3
2
LEA202
Team Building and Conflict Resolution
3
3
COM200
Preaching and Communication
3
4
LEA203
Christian Leadership Principles
3
Semester 5

Church Ministries

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
MIN300
Youth Ministry
3
2
MIN301
Children's Ministry
3
3
MIN302
Worship Ministry
3
4
MIN303
Small Group and Community Ministry
3
Semester 6

Missions and Outreach

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
MIN311
Global Missions
3
2
MIN312
Urban and Community Outreach
3
3
MIN313
Cross-Cultural Ministry
3
4
MIN314
Social Justice and Christian Mission
3
Semester 7

Ministry Capstone

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
MIN401
Ministry Internship
15
2
MIN402
Ministry Project and Presentation
15
3
LEA401
Spiritual Leadership Development
3
4
--
Graduation and Commencement
--

Elective Courses (Choose 4 from the following)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
MIN120
Apologetics and Evangelism
3
2
CHR121
Church History
3
3
THE130
Theology of Revival and Spiritual Awakening
3
4
MIN151
Chaplaincy and Hospital Ministry
3
5
ETH160
Christian Ethics in the Modern World
3
6
CHR171
Discipleship and Mentoring
3

A Master of Arts (MA) in Leadership and Business is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in leadership theory, business management, and strategic decision-making. This program typically combines coursework, case studies, and practical projects to prepare graduates for leadership roles in a variety of industries. Below is a sample curriculum outline for a Master of Arts in Leadership and Business program:

Total Credits Required for Graduation: 64 Credits

Year 1: Core Leadership and Business Foundations (32 Credits)

Semester 1

Leadership and Ethics (16 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
LEA501
Christian Leadership Principles
4
2
LEA502
Biblical Leadership and Ethics
4
3
BUS501
Ethical Decision-Making in Business
4
4
BUS502
Business Ethics and Christian Values
4
Semester 2

Business Management (16 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
FIN511
Financial Management for Christian Leaders
4
2
MAR514
Marketing in a Faith-Based Context
4
3
BUS518
Business Law and Ethics
4
4
HRM511
Human Resource Management
4

Year 2: Advanced Leadership and Specialization (32 Credits)

Semester 3

Advanced Leadership and Change Management (16 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
LEA531
Leading High-Performance Teams
4
2
BUS546
International Business and Cross-Cultural Leadership
4
3
LEA545
Leadership Coaching and Mentoring
4
4
LEA548
Change Leadership and Organizational Culture
4
Semester 4

Business Specialization and Capstone (16 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
BUS572
Faith-Driven Business Models
4
2
ENT562
Specialization Course (e.g., Nonprofit Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship)
4
3
LEA561
Capstone Project in Christian Leadership and Business
4
4
CHR515
Integrating Faith in the Marketplace
4

Total Credits Required for Graduation: 64 Credits

Year 1: Core Ministry Foundations (32 Credits)

Semester 1

Ministry Fundamentals (16 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
MIN501
Introduction to Ministry and Leadership
4
2
MIN502
Biblical Foundations for Ministry
4
3
COU511
Pastoral Care and Counseling
4
4
LEA510
Church Administration and Leadership
4
Semester 2

Theological Studies and Ethics (16 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
THE521
Systematic Theology and Ministry
4
2
ETH527
Christian Ethics and Values
4
3
BIB515
Biblical Interpretation and Hermeneutics
4
4
MIN520
Ministry in a Diverse World
4

Year 2: Advanced Ministry and Specialization (32 Credits)

Semester 3

Advanced Ministry Skills (16 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
COU512
Advanced Pastoral Counseling
4
2
WOR501
Preaching and Worship Leadership
4
3
MIN517
Missions and Evangelism
4
4
MIN519
Ministry Leadership Development
4
Semester 4

Ministry Specialization and Capstone (16 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
MIN540
Specialization Course (e.g., Youth Ministry, Community Outreach)
4
2
MIN562
Capstone Project in Ministry
4
3
CHR513
Church Growth and Revitalization
4
4
MIN581
Integrating Faith in Ministry Practices
4

Creating a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) curriculum in Christian Leadership and Business with 60 credit hours is a challenging task due to the comprehensive nature of Ph.D. programs. These programs typically involve extensive research, writing, and in-depth study. A 60-credit Ph.D. program in this field would need to be highly focused. Here’s a sample curriculum that fits within the 60-credit limit:

Total Credits Required for Graduation: 60 Credits

Year 1: Advanced Leadership and Business Theories (15 Credits)

Semester 1

Leadership Foundations (7.5 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
LEA711
Advanced Leadership Theories
3
2
THE717
Theological Framework for Leadership
4.5
Semester 2

Semester 2: Advanced Business Concepts (7.5 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
BUS721
Advanced Business Ethics
3
2
MGT724
Strategic Management in a Christian Context
4.5

Year 2: Specialization and Advanced Research (15 Credits)

Semester 3

Specialization and Advanced Research Methods (7.5 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
SPE730
Specialization Elective Course
3
2
LEA737
Advanced Research Methods in Christian Leadership and Business
4.5
Semester 4

Proposal Development and Comprehensive Examinations (7.5 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
--
Research Proposal Development
3
2
--
Comprehensive Examinations
4.5

Year 3: Dissertation Research and Defense (30 Credits)

Semester 5

Dissertation Research (15 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
DIS750
Dissertation Research
12
2
LIT757
Literature Review
3
Semester 6

Dissertation Writing and Defense (15 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
DIS760
Dissertation Writing
9
2
DIS768
Dissertation Defense and Graduation Requirements
6

Core Courses (18 credits)

  • Foundations of Christian Ministry
  • Theology and Biblical Studies
  • Research Methodology in Ministry
  • Ethics in Ministry 
  • Leadership in Ministry
  • Contemporary Issues in Ministry

Specialization Courses (18 credits)

  • Pastoral Care and Counseling
  •  Homiletics and Preaching
  • Church Administration and Management
  • Missions and Evangelism
  • Worship and Liturgy
  • Youth and Family Ministry

Research and Writing (12 credits)

  • Research Proposal Development
  •  Dissertation Writing and Defense

Electives (12 credits)

Choose four courses from a wide range of electives, such as:

  • Biblical Hermeneutics Church History
  • Comparative Religions
  • Global Christianity
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Social Justice in Ministry

Practicum/Internship (6 credits)

  • Engage in supervised practical ministry experience, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world situations.

Dissertation (6 credits)

  • Conduct original research in a specific area of ministry, culminating in a dissertation.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication and Christian Speech Studies

The B.A. in Communication and Christian Speech Studies at Mainseed Christian University combines the study of communication theories with practical skills in speech, while emphasizing Christian values. Students will gain proficiency in persuasive communication, public speaking, conflict resolution, and media literacy, all through a Christian perspective. The curriculum prepares students for careers in communication, ministry, education, public relations, or further graduate study. Year 1 (Freshman): Foundations of Communication

Semester 1

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
COMM101
Introduction to Communication
3
2
COMM 102
Public Speaking
3
3
THEO 101
Biblical Foundations of Communication
3
4
PSY 101
Introduction to Psychology
3
5
ENG 101
English Composition I
3

Semester 2

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
6
COMM 103
Interpersonal Communication
3
7
COMM 104
Writing for Communication
3
8
THEO 102
Christian Ethics in Communication
3
9
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
10
SOC 101
Introduction to Sociology
3

Year 2 (Sophomore): Intermediate Communication and Speech Study

Semester 3

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
11
COMM 201
Persuasion and Rhetoric
3
12
COMM 202
Speech and Language Development
3
13
COMM 203
Cultural Communication
3
14
COMM 204
Introduction to Mass Media
3
15
THEO 201
Theology and Communication
3
Semester 4
Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
16
COMM 205
Communication Research Methods
3
17
COMM 206
Small Group Communication
3
18
COMM 207
Christian Leadership in Communication
3
19
COMM 208
Nonverbal Communication
3
20
THEO 202
Christian Ministry and Communication
3

Year 3 (Junior): Advanced Communication and Christian Speech Study

Semester 5

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
21
COMM 301
Advanced Public Speaking
3
22
COMM 302
Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
3
23
COMM 304
Media and Society
3

Semester 6

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
24
COMM 305
Communication in the Church
3
25
COMM 307
Intercultural Communication
3
26
THEO 302
Preaching and Christian Speech
3

Year 4 (Senior): Capstone and Professional Preparation

Semester 7

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
27
COMM 401
Capstone Project in Communication
15
28
COMM 402
Advanced Christian Public Speaking
3

Semester 8

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
29
COMM 404
Communication Practicum, Law and Ethics
15
30
COMM 408
Digital Storytelling and Ministry
3
31
CARE 401
Career Development and Professional Ethics
3

The 1-Year Fast Track M.A. in Communication and Christian Speech Study at Mainseed Christian University is designed for students who wish to deepen their knowledge and expertise in communication while integrating Christian values, all within a condensed timeframe. This intensive program focuses on advanced communication theory, public speaking, media literacy, persuasion, leadership, and Christian speech practices. Students will complete their degree in one year, preparing for professional work in communication, ministry, and academic fields.

Total Credits Required for Graduation: 64 Credits

Year 1 (32 Credits)

Semester 1

16 Credits

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
COMM 502
Public Speaking and Christian Preaching
4
2
COMM 503
Communication Research Method
4
3
COMM 504
Persuasion and Rhetoric in Christian Contexts
4
4
THEO 501
Theology of Communication
4
Semester 2

16 Credits

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
COMM 506
Conflict Resolution and Mediation
4
2
COMM 507
Christian Leadership and Communication
4
3
COMM 508
Interpersonal and Group Communication
4
4
COMM 509
Digital Communication and Social Media in Ministry
4

Year 2: Advanced Leadership and Specialization (32 Credits)

Semester 3

16 Credits

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
COMM 601
Crisis Communication and Christian Response
4
2
COMM 602
Advanced Christian Public Speaking
4
3
COMM 603
Communication in the Church and Ministry
4
4
COMM 604
Christian Apologetics and Communication
4
Semester 4

Business Specialization and Capstone (16 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
COMM 605
Capstone Project in Communication and Christian Speech
4
2
CHR515
Career Development and Professional Ethics
4

Creating a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) curriculum in Christian Leadership and Business with 60 credit hours is a challenging task due to the comprehensive nature of Ph.D. programs. These programs typically involve extensive research, writing, and in-depth study. A 60-credit Ph.D. program in this field would need to be highly focused. Here’s a sample curriculum that fits within the 60-credit limit:

Total Credits Required for Graduation: 60 Credits

Year 1: Advanced Leadership and Business Theories (15 Credits)

Semester 1

Leadership Foundations (7.5 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
LEA711
Advanced Leadership Theories
3
2
THE717
Theological Framework for Leadership
4.5
Semester 2

Semester 2: Advanced Business Concepts (7.5 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
BUS721
Advanced Business Ethics
3
2
MGT724
Strategic Management in a Christian Context
4.5

Year 2: Specialization and Advanced Research (15 Credits)

Semester 3

Specialization and Advanced Research Methods (7.5 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
SPE730
Specialization Elective Course
3
2
LEA737
Advanced Research Methods in Christian Leadership and Business
4.5
Semester 4

Proposal Development and Comprehensive Examinations (7.5 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
--
Research Proposal Development
3
2
--
Comprehensive Examinations
4.5

Year 3: Dissertation Research and Defense (30 Credits)

Semester 5

Dissertation Research (15 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
DIS750
Dissertation Research
12
2
LIT757
Literature Review
3
Semester 6

Dissertation Writing and Defense (15 Credits)

Sr.No
C H Code
Course Name
Credits
1
DIS760
Dissertation Writing
9
2
DIS768
Dissertation Defense and Graduation Requirements
6

Core Courses (18 credits)

  • Foundations of Christian Ministry
  • Theology and Biblical Studies
  • Research Methodology in Ministry
  • Ethics in Ministry 
  • Leadership in Ministry
  • Contemporary Issues in Ministry

Specialization Courses (18 credits)

  • Pastoral Care and Counseling
  •  Homiletics and Preaching
  • Church Administration and Management
  • Missions and Evangelism
  • Worship and Liturgy
  • Youth and Family Ministry

Research and Writing (12 credits)

  • Research Proposal Development
  •  Dissertation Writing and Defense

Electives (12 credits)

Choose four courses from a wide range of electives, such as:

  • Biblical Hermeneutics Church History
  • Comparative Religions
  • Global Christianity
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Social Justice in Ministry

Practicum/Internship (6 credits)

  • Engage in supervised practical ministry experience, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world situations.

Dissertation (6 credits)

  • Conduct original research in a specific area of ministry, culminating in a dissertation.