Leadership in Ministry Certificate

Purpose: The Leadership in Ministry Certificate is designed for students to gain knowledge and experience in leading and serving in a variety of ministry contexts.

Objectives:

To develop of theological framework of Christian leadership.
To understand leadership theories and approaches and their relationship to complex organizations.

Students are to complete nine (9) academic units from the course requirements listed below, and engage in 20 hours of approved leadership sponsored experiences offered by the Office of Spiritual Development.

Required Courses (6 units):

MGT 2012 - Principles of Management (3)
CMI 4010 - Leading in Ministry (3)

Choose one of the following courses (3 units):

COM 3012 - Gender and Communication (WS) (3)
CMI 3040 - Foundations for the Practice of Youth Ministry (3)
ECO 4040 - The Economics of Race, Class and Gender (WS) (3)
MGT 4016 - Perspectives on Leadership (3)
MGT 4070 - Nonprofit Organization Management (3)
NSG 4070 - Leading Faithfully: A Synthesis and Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (3)
POL 1090 - The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (GE/WS) (4)
POL 4015 - Women and Politics (WS) (4)
PSY 3020 - Social Psychology (3)
PSY 3041 - Group Counseling (1-3)
SOC 4020 - Social Change (3)
AND

Complete 20 hours of approved leadership practicum from the Office of Spiritual Development in the following areas. Students are to verify service by having the supervisor verify practicum.

PLNU Approved Leadership Practicum Opportunities:
- Alpha Groups Leadership
- D Groups Leadership
- Internship with Center of Pastoral Leadership
- PSY101 Group Leadership
- Resident Directors
- Student Ministries Leadership
- MOSAIC Leadership
- Diversity Leadership Program
- LINK Program

Leadership in Ministry Certificate

Required Courses (6 units):

Choose one of the following courses (3 units):

Total: 9 units