Leadership
The Leadership specialization includes a core set of leadership, management, and communication skills in order to prepare students to participate effectively in God’s advancing mission in the world. Incorporated throughout the program are the eight components of Drs. John and Vera Mae Perkins’ teaching: 1) Relocation: Living Among the People; 2) Reconciliation; 3) Redistribution (Just Distribution of Resources); 4) Leadership Development; 5) Listening to Community; 6) Church-Based; 7) Wholistic; and 8) Empowerment. Students will formulate their philosophy of Christian leadership, and learn to integrate critical leadership skills into ministry settings. This specialization consists of four courses: one required course and three electives for a total of 12 credit hours.