Bachelors of Arts in

MINISTRY & LEADERSHIP

ONLINE+ IMMERSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM

 
 

OVERVIEW

  • Institution: Provided in partnership with Life Pacific University (Private, Four-Year, Biblical University)

  • Academic Calendar: Year-Round

  • Accreditation: WASC & ABHE

 
 

PROGRAM SYNOPSIS

The world is facing increasingly complex challenges which means leaders need accessible resources that will equip them for ministry in today’s world. Our Online B.A. in Ministry & Leadership will provide you with both a deep biblical knowledge and practical skills for ministry and leadership. Enroll now to become a Spirit-empowered leader who is prepared to serve God with a fruitful ministry. Students in the Immersive Training Program will combine our online education with practical experience and pastoral mentoring in the ministry contexts of Daybreak Church.

FORMAT & SCHEDULE

The online bachelor’s program is a 4-year program which students can begin in either the fall or spring. Each semester is divided into two 8-week sessions with two classes per session and one 16-week ministry practicum/immersive training course that stretches across the entire semester. In addition to weekly reading and assignments, students will engage in their community through various ministry opportunities at Daybreak Church. Students enrolled in a full-time course load should expect to spend an average of 20-30 hours per week on course work.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

This program is a great fit for students of all ages with varied experience. No prior college is needed for this fully online B.A. However, this program is very transfer-friendly allowing students the ability to transfer up to 72 units.

CURRICULUM

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GENERAL EDUCATION (34 UNITS)

 

  • Christian Worldview - 3 units

  • Cultural Anthropology - 3 units

  • English Composition & Research - 3 units

  • Foundations in Personal Finance - 3 units

  • Foundations in Global Engagement** - 3 units

  • Great Books - 3 units

  • Intro to the Arts - 3 units

  • Life Science with Lab - 4 units

  • Marriage & Family Systems - 3 units

  • Speech & Presentation - 3 units

  • Western Civilization to 1500 - 3 units

 

BIBLICAL STUDIES (12 UNITS)

 

  • Cultures of Ancient Civilizations - 3 units

  • Intro to Biblical Literature - 3 units

  • Pentateuch - 3 units

  • Synoptic Gospels - 3 units

 

ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT (45 UNITS)

 

  • Intercultural Ministry - 3 units

  • Jesus & The Kingdom - 3 units

  • Leadership Ethics - 3 units

  • Mentoring & Team Building - 3 units

  • Old Testament Foundations - 3 units

  • Reconciliation in Romans - 3 units

  • Theology & Christian Life - 3 units

  • Biblical Interpretation - 3 units

  • Biblical Theology of Leadership - 3 units

  • Christian Counseling - 3 units

  • Church Dynamics - 3 units

  • Conflict Management - 3 units

  • Contemporary Approaches to Leadership - 3 units

  • Emerging Models of Ministry - 3 units

  • Foundations for Leadership - 3 units

 

OPEN ELECTIVES (29 UNITS)

The following courses are offered for a student to fulfill their open elective requirements:

 

  • Biblical Interpretation & Application - 3 units

  • Cultural & Global Issues in Management - 3 units

  • Discipleship & Spiritual Transformation** - 3 units

  • Foundations of Transformational Ministry** - 3 units

  • Organizational Developent & Change - 3 units

  • Organizational Behavior - 3 units

  • Organizational Communication 3 units

  • Principles of Management 3 units

  • Spiritual Gifts** - 3 units

  • Theology I - 3 units

  • Theology II - 3 units

 

* Course requirements may change. Please refer to the current university catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum information.

** 16-week Ministry Practicum / Church Partnership Experience.

Note to Transfer Students: The curriculum listed for this program includes the recommended courses for students without any transfer work. A student may be eligible to transfer up to 72 units towards General Education; Bible and Open Elective Categories. Students with transfer work will have their curriculum adjusted accordingly.