Leadership Specialization
The Specialized Leadership Major provides opportunity for individuals who have established professional credentials in another field to build expertise in Bible and theology and application of Christian faith to personal and ministry life and practice.
Course Requirements:
Biblical and Theological Studies (36 credit hours)
Biblical Studies (24 credits)
- BBL100 Introduction to the Bible (3)
- BBL211 Synoptic Gospels (3)
- BBL220 Pentateuch (3)
- BBL310 Biblical Hermeneutics (3)
- BBL311 Luke/Acts (3)
- BBL314 Pauline Epistles I (3)
- BBLxxx Biblical Studies Elective (3)
- BBLxxx Biblical Studies Elective (3)
Theological Studies (6 credits)
Chrisitan Spirituality (6 credits)
- CSP130 Introduction to Christian Spirituality (3)
- CSP350 Personal and Spiritual Development for Leaders (3)
General Arts (36 credit hours)
- COM100 Introduction to Communication (3)
- HTH180 Christian Mind (3)
- HTH272 Introduction to World Civilizations (3)
- HTH274 Leadership Principles (3)
- HTH283 Principles of Philosophy (3)
One of:
- ICS150 Global Christian Citizenship (3)
- IDS101 Christian Faith & Practice II (3)
- One of:
- SSC284 Social Science Reseach
- LSC100 Intro to Life Science
- MAT100 Basic College Mathematics
- MAT110 College Algebra
- A science or math course transfered form another institution
Approved General Arts Courses (9 credits)
Professional Studies (48 credit hours)
Core Leadership Courses (27 credits)
- LDR100 Discipleship I (3)
- LDR101 Discipleship II (3)
- LDR201 Issues for Leadership Effectiveness (3)
- LDR301 Leadership Strategies (3)
- LDR310 Team Leadership Theories & Practices (3)
- LDR402 Leadership Capstone Course (3)
- FE101 Field Education I (1)
- FE201 Field Education II (1)
- FE301 Field Education III (1)
- LDR429 Specialized Leadership Practicum (6)
Leadership Specialization (21 credits)
- Approved courses in specialization from RMC or another institution (21)
Profile of a Graduating Student
A graduating student will:
- demonstrate a grounding in the Bible and its background, and commitment to a lifetime of study;
- articulate and support a personal understanding of major biblical doctrines;
- understand and exemplify Christian growth and maturity in personal, congregational, and professional life settings;
- demonstrate personal knowledge and skills of leadership;
- advance in perception and use of natural ability and spiritual gifts and their relationship to one’s vocation and ministry.
Future Education Possibilities
This degree program provides the student with a foundation for graduate studies in various Christian fields.