Masters of Biblical Leadership

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Learn to Lead like Jesus

Timeless biblical principles to lead in an ever-changing world

The world is volatile. People need leaders who aren't sidetracked by every trend or blown off course by every cultural current. Organizations and churches need leaders who exhibit the character, wisdom, and care that can only develop from a profound knowledge of scripture. There’s an avalanche of advice and books on leadership, and sorting through it could take a lifetime. Leaders need a program that will teach core leadership principles that won’t be obsolete by the time they finish the program.  

What you Can Expect

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Leadership Principles

Not from that guy or gal, but rooted in the Bible and the life of Jesus.

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Beyond the Abstract

Our program goes beyond abstract theory and provides real-world guidance into building teams, resolving conflict, and guiding people through change.

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Classes that Inspire

Gain the spiritual development necessary to face the challenges that leadership will bring in adulthood

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Don’t lose your soul in work.

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People often go after a master’s degree for the bonus in paycheck or job title. But what good is a bonus if you’re losing your soul? Connecting your actual work to the revelation of God’s Word will do more than add a bonus to your paycheck, it will set you on steady ground. 

Some of the jobs our graduates
are thriving in:

  • Documentary Filmmaker

  • Director of Business Development

  • Lead Administrator (K-12 School)

  • Teaching Pastor

  • Lead Manager in Construction

  • Bible Professor

  • Athletic Director

  • Missions Pastor

Choose Your Path

All graduate courses are available on campus in Nashville or online
in an 8-week format with podcasts, videos, discussions, and papers.

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Graduate On-Campus Tuition

Full Time: $9,760 annually
$8320 after the GOD Scholarship is applied
$1,040 monthly cost (billed over 8 months)

Part-Time: $4880 annually
$4,160 after aid is applied
$1,040 monthly cost (billed over 4 months)

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Graduate Online Tuition

Full Time: $7,760 annually
$7,040 after the GOD Scholarship is applied
$880 monthly cost (billed over 8 months)

Part-Time: $3,880 annually
$3,160 after the GOD Scholarship is applied
$790 monthly cost (billed over 4 months)

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Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master of Science in Biblical Leadership program, a graduate will be able to:

  1. Practice sound interpretive methods to derive and evaluate biblical models of leadership, especially the model of leadership found in the life of Jesus of Nazareth.

  2. Implement biblical considerations and research-based techniques for effective strategic planning.

  3. Understand the key principles for resolving conflict, building dynamic teams, and leading through change.

  4. Develop a personal approach to leadership based on scriptural truth and awareness of one’s own gifting.

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Program
Overview

Master of Science in Biblical Leadership

In this program, students will gain a biblical leadership model through a careful study of the Hebrew Scriptures and the life of Jesus. They will learn how to apply biblical principles to deal with the challenges that come with the role of a leader, including how to implement change, resolve conflicts, develop employees, steward resources, make and monitor goals, and effectively communicate. Students will also become familiar with recent research on leadership and learn to assess and implement effective research-based tools and strategies. By the end of the program, students will understand the role and responsibilities of an effective leader, be able to apply biblical principles to the specific challenges of leadership and lead with the character and ethics consistent with biblical values.

Courses (48 total units)

BLME 500 Biblical Foundations for Theological Study (4)
BLME 501 Intro to Biblical Leadership and Missiological Entrepreneurialism (4)
MTS 552 A Theology of Peacemaking (4)
BLME 525 Strategic Planning Methods (4)
BLME 526 Four Disciplines of Execution for Kingdom Building & Other Leadership Tools (4)
MBL 605 Jesus, the Leader (4)
MBL 575 Vision, Speech, and Action - Studying Prophetic Leadership (4)
MBL 650 Leading through Change (4)
MBL 625 Leading Teams (4)
MBL 675 Philosophy of Leadership Portfolio (4)
MBL 601-604 Leadership Practicum (1 unit each term over 4 terms)

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