School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

2010-2011
Christian Leadership Learning Outcomes
Bachelor of Science
Christian Leadership
The Christian Leadership major provides students with the tools necessary to be effective leaders as Christians in non-profit, for
profit, or public contexts. Individuals seeking this major will benefit from career focused instruction in the area of relational skills,
leadership capabilities, and training needed to perform necessary functions in any organization. Students will be given the
opportunity to explore the Scriptures and foundational truth to further their knowledge and ability to interpret critically and apply
Scripture to their own life. Many students who choose this major find it foundational to the pursuit of full-time Christian ministry
in various vocations. Coursework in this major provides a strong biblical foundation for personal relationships and interaction;
leadership in the attainment of goals and establishing priorities; understanding the culture in which students live and work; and
continued development of skills necessary to lead effectively. This major equips students to continue the pursuit of their
education as a life-long experience after receiving their degree.
After completing this major, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate critical thinking and interpretative skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of leadership theory and praxis
• Demonstrate the New Testament construct of “servant-leadership”
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication
Christian Leadership majors are required to take Introduction to Psychology and Developmental Psychology as prerequisites to
the major.
General Education requirements ............................................................ 52
Electives (by transfer, CPL, or concurrent enrollment) .......................... 28
Strategies for Success (CM301XL) .......................................................... 3
Interpersonal Communication (SP382XL) ............................................. 3
Adult Development and Aging (PSYC346XL) ......................................... 3
The Art of Interpretation (BiBL349XL) .................................................... 3
Counseling Theory (PSYC323XL) ............................................................ 3
Foundations of Leadership (LDRS300XL) .............................................. 3
Project Management (MGMT385XL)...................................................... 3
Counseling Skills (PSYC441XL) .............................................................. 3
Old Testament Literature (BIBL304XL) .................................................. 3
Marriage and Family (PSYC377XL) ......................................................... 3
Internship Seminar(CM474XL)............................................................... 0
Internship I (CM475aXL) ......................................................................... 0
Small Group Communication (SP440XL) .............................................. 3
New Testament Literature (BIBL303XL) ................................................. 3
Christian Perspective (CD352XL) ............................................................ 3
Evangelism and Discipleship (CM410XL) .............................................. 3
Internship II (CM475bXL) ...................................................................... 3
Foundations of Teaching and Preaching (CM372XL) ............................ 3
Total: ............................................................................................ 48
Total Units for Program ......................................................................... 128
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