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
HRM
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.