Online Leadership Ministry Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Leadership and Ministry degree is for adults involved in or preparing for ministry as a vocation. Students are challenged to think Biblically about all aspects of life, develop spirituality in themselves and others, enhance their ministry skills and engage with the world. The curriculum mixes practical and theoretical knowledge through classroom work, research and classroom work, research, and real world experience.

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- Experienced and highly rated faculty

- A stimulating academic environment

- Cohort groups of 10-16 students provide maximum interaction and support from instructors

- Each class is 5 weeks long, one class is taken at a time

- Cohorts meet one night per week or 100% online in an efficient accelerated program

- Students from a variety of workplaces and cultural backgrounds

Entry Requirements

Application form (no application fee).

Ministry Reference (name and number listed on application, only for Leadership & Ministry degree)

Official transcripts mailed in sealed envelopes from all institutions previously attended.

A minimum of 42 prior transfer credits from from an accredited college or program approved by the Adult & Online Academic Dean.

Other Fees

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Mention ministry leadership and, usually, seminary comes to mind. Crown provides an excellent and practical alternative to the seminary experience: The online Ministry Leadership M.A. An advanced degree with an action/reflection approach, the program prepares men and women for leadership positions in churches, missions and other faith-based organizations. Our graduates also actively study and engage a changing culture from a Christian perspective.

The program not only provides a newly intensified curriculum in theological foundations, and Biblical literacy, interpretation and knowledge. The Ministry Leadership M.A. also teaches pastoral leadership through courses such as Strategic Planning, Organizational Communication and Outreach Leadership.

Anyone actively involved in leadership and ministry is a life-long learner. So our Ministry Leadership M.A. includes research components that engage students in analyzing the ministry context in which they’re working, and in enhancing their relevance in addressing the needs of the people they’re leading. In this way, the program equips graduates to innovate and move their faith-based organizations into the future.

Faculty with terminal academic degrees and significant ministry and mission experience lead the courses in Crown’s dynamic online learning environment. The Christian Ministry M.A. reflects Crown’s academic integrity as one of the "Top 10 Online Christian Colleges of 2013."

Crown’s easy-to-use online learning environment allows you the freedom and flexibility to complete coursework at your convenience. Tuition is priced competitively lower than at similar accredited institutions. In fact, 98% of Crown’s enrollees received student loans, scholarships or financial aid for graduate students.

Other Fees

Application Fees $20.00

Technology Fee $100 per semester

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The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Christian Ministry program provides students with the skills to facilitate leadership within a Christian ministry and society.

With a focus on Christian Ministry, scholars of this doctorate degree will examine and discuss topics that include change management in ministry, the intersection of Christian ministry and culture, the theology of Christian leadership and the challenges to a contemporary Christian ministry in a postmodern culture.

Scholars of the Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Christian Ministry program will explore the applications of theory in a variety of organizational settings. Additional topics include the major bodies of literature in leadership reflecting critically on existing theory and identifying appropriate applications of theory in education, business, and other organizational cultures.

For some individuals, a doctoral degree may seem out of reach. At Grand Canyon University, we have developed a program that includes an integrated dissertation process as well as a dynamic community that supports you along your doctoral journey.

Unlike many programs where learners are expected to complete a core set of specializations prior to beginning their dissertation; at GCU learners begin the dissertation process from the beginning of their program of study. From the very first course where learners are introduced to the doctoral dispositions, through subsequent residencies and milestones, scholars progressively build the skills and understanding necessary to research, write the results and, finally, defend their dissertation.

This is one journey learners will not take alone. A robust learning community supports doctoral learners along the way that includes other learners, dissertation chairs, methodologists and committee members.

GCU's formative approach to the dissertation process is supported by expert faculty, professional staff, academic counselors and distinctive resources, making the dissertation journey at GCU worth taking.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university doctoral programs may be accepted for admission by meeting the criteria specified below:

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Have earned a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher. Applicants with a GPA less than 3.4 will be accepted with specifications.

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Have earned a master's from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher. Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 - 3.39 will be accepted with specifications. Applicants with a GPA below a 3.0 will not be accepted into the University.

Submit a Letter of Intent between 250-400 words demonstrating your ability to prepare for a doctoral journey in a reflective and purposeful way.

Other Fees

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For busy adults looking to get into health care leadership, Ottawa University offers a dynamic online health care leadership program that will give you a foundation in health care and hospital management as well as in-depth knowledge of contemporary issues in business leadership, and leadership strategies and leadership management skills.

As an online student at Ottawa University, you will collaborate with – and draw upon the expertise and support of – faculty members and ministry professionals who are dedicated to your success.

Entry Requirements

• A completed application for admission (you can apply online and at our campus locations).
• $50 application fee.
• Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended. Transcripts should be mailed to the campus registrar.
o No previous college experience? Submit official documentation/self-certification of high school or GED completion instead.
• You can be admitted conditionally with unofficial copies of transcripts.
International High School Students
• A U.S.-Equivalent GPA of 2.5 or above (above-average grades in secondary school)
• Successful completion of a high school or secondary school diploma or certificate
International Transfer Students
• A U.S.-Equivalent GPA of 2.0 or above (passing grades in college)
• A course completion rate (Earned-to-Attempted Percentage) of 70 percent. (You need to have completed 70 percent of the courses you have started)
All International Students
• Meet any program specific admission criteria
• An affidavit of financial support showing the ability to pay for one full year
• Submit a maximum two-page, double-spaced essay describing your "Sense of Purpose at Ottawa University." Please organize your thoughts around one of the following three components using specific experiences from your life: Personal, Intellectual and Civic/Social
• Established English Proficiency. This can be established by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL scores required:
Paper-based test: 550
Computer-based test: 213
Internet-based test: 79

Other Fees

• Application Fee - Bachelor's program $50

• Conferral Fee $175

• Capstone Course Proficiency Exam Fee $15

Notes

• The admissions committee evaluates all applications on the basis of academic background, work experience, recommendation letters, and your personal statement on career development. GMAT and GRE scores are not required.
• Some Master's degree programs may have additional application requirements. If you are applying without a Bachelor's degree in a closely related field, some additional coursework may be required.

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The Christian Leadership concentration prepares students for service within a local church or continued education within a graduate program in Ministry, Theology, or Biblical Studies. Students who do not wish to pursue graduate studies may consider jobs such as:

- Pastoral Ministry (many denominations require licensure or ordination prior to a ministry appointment. Please contact your denominational leaders for additional information)

- Youth Ministry (many denominations require licensure or ordination prior to a ministry appointment. Please contact your denominational leaders for additional information)

- Christian Education Coordinator

- Church Administration

- Hospital Chaplain

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

Other Fees

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