Christian Leadership
This major leads to an Associate of Applied Arts degree and prepares a layman to serve the Lord as a youth sponsor, Sunday school teacher, superintendent, deacon, or in another ministry of a local church. Practical classroom instruction and direct involvement in Christian service provide varied areas of training.
Curriculum Highlights
- 1st Year
- Methods of Bible Study
- The Early Church
- The Christian Home
- 2nd Year
- Christian Doctrines
- Church Educational Ministries
- Christian Literature
- Practical Psychology
- 3rd Year
- Teaching Techniques
- 1 Corinthians
- Biblical Missions
- Principles of Leadership
- Lay Leadership in the Church
For further details see complete major information:
Christian Leadership Personal Opportunity Profile
You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.
Key Courses
Lay Leadership in the Church This course combines study of the Scriptural data regarding qualifications for church officers with practical insight into how to do the work of the ministry. The ministry of Sunday school teachers, superintendents, deacons, ushers, youth sponsors, etc., will be discussed.
First Corinthians This course gives an in-depth study of Paul's instructions concerning the moral and doctrinal problems of the Corinthian church, the causes of church divisions, and the questions about marriage and divorce. In addition, you will consider the guidelines given in this book concerning Christian liberty, the Lord's Supper, and the gifts of the Spirit.
Church Educational Ministries This course examines the organization and administration of two major outreaches of the local church: the Sunday school and the Christian camp.
Career Opportunities
While graduates of this program work in various capacities for churches, Christian schools, and other ministries, many of the graduates secure jobs in secular employment. These graduates are able to support their church financially, and they are also able to use their training to provide leadership as Sunday school teachers, Awana leaders, youth group sponsors, and other important support roles for the local church.