Certificate in Christian Leadership

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Overview

The Certificate in Christian Leadership program is designed to prepare prospective and current Christian leaders to lead, teach, and counsel from a distinctly Christian approach. It prepares the student to be a Christian leader in the midst of any environment. This program centers on Jesus’ example of servant leadership. Theory is firmly anchored to practice, and all instructors personify a positive, encouraging spirit.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who earn the Certificate in Christian Leadership will:

  • Be equipped with an introduction to biblical principles, concepts and techniques for leading, teaching, and counseling with a distinctly Christian approach. 
  • Know, understand, and apply principles of the servant leadership approach of Jesus Christ including communicating vision, building unity, problem solving, and caring for others.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will:

  • Be equipped with an introduction to biblical principles, concepts and techniques for leading, teaching, and counseling with a distinctly Christian approach.
  • Know, understand, and apply the principles of servant leadership as demonstrated by Jesus Christ throughout the Scriptures. 
  • Apply servant leadership principles while developing leaders, communicating vision, building unity, problem solving, and caring for others.

Program Structure

This certificate in Christian Leadership is 24 credits. Students must complete specified Christian Leadership courses to earn the Certificate in Christian Leadership. Courses in the Certificate in Christian Leadership may be completed in any order. The method of instruction is 100% online, asynchronous format with video conferencing.

Course Requirements

Course ID

Course Name

Credits

CBL201 Theology of Leadership 3
CBL202 Introduction to Christian Leadership 3
CBL203 Introduction to Leadership Planning 3
CBL211 Introduction to Communicating Vision 3
CBL221 Recruiting Excellence 3
CBL251 Building Teams 3
CBL261 Introduction to Biblical Problem Solving 3
CBL271 Introduction to The Heart of the Christian Leader 3
TOTAL CREDITS   24
Total Credits: 24

Note: The institution does not offer any programs that lead to professional licensure. A graduate of programs offered at CCU is not eligible to sit for licensure exams within the United States.