Master of Arts in Christian Leadership
Are you a Christian looking for leadership training for the 21st century?
One of the hallmarks of Corban University has been its dedicated mission to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ.
Corban University School of Ministry’s goal is to help you become the most effective leader possible for Christ.
The faculty of Corban School of Ministry has served as leaders in a wide array of Christian organizations around the world. You’ll draw from their breadth of practical experience and depth of theological understanding to realize your full potential as a Christian leader.
The Master of Arts in Christian Leadership provides excellent training for leaders in youth ministries, parachurch ministries and community organizations. With the creative use of modular delivery methods, we want to take ministry training to the ministry front.
Program Benefits
Convenient
- Finish your M.A. in just two years (52 semester credits)
- Start in any semester (fall, spring)
- Remain active in your current ministry without relocating
- Combine a flexible mixture of modules, online and on-campus classes
- Located in proximity of the Seattle airport
- Frequent, personal contact with faculty and staff
Affordable
- Payment plans are available upon request
- Federal Financial Aid and VA benefits are accepted
- Audit classes for a fraction of the cost
- The total cost for the M.A. in Christian Leadership program is a little over $20,500.
Diverse
- Study under professors from various ministry backgrounds and educational specialties
- Receive training in multiple subject areas
- Choose from several leadership tracks
- Interact with classmates in various ministry fields
Accredited
Corban University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). This level of accreditation allows students to be eligible for federal financial aid and allows credits and degrees to be transferred to other regionally accredited universities and seminaries.
Concentrations
Spiritual Formation (PDF)
Christian Teaching (PDF)
Non-profit (PDF)
Program Outcomes
The Master of Arts in Christian Leadership is designed to prepare graduates to serve in a variety of leadership positions in ministry and community organizations including associate pastors, non-profit managers, parachurch leaders, Christian school teachers, and community service leaders.
Students who complete the Master of Arts degree will show competency in:
Biblical Understanding as demonstrated in the ability to:
- Understand and be committed to the Bible as the supreme authority by which all human knowledge is evaluated.
- Accurately interpret the Bible within its historical, cultural, and, geographical background.
- Interpret the biblical texts using personal competency and available technological tools.
Systematic Theology as demonstrated in the ability to:
- Explain, defend, and consistently apply systematic theology within any cultural context.
- Engage constructively in critical examination of theological claims.
- Integrate relevant aspects of Christian theology into vocational field.
Christian Leadership as demonstrated in the ability to:
- Know themselves in light of a more profound knowledge of God and identify how they have been shaped and prepared by God for an optimal role in leadership.
- Communicate Scripture clearly and accurately in teaching and mentoring situations.
- Perform leadership responsibilities at a professional level with humility and integrity.
- Exercise Christlike leadership in the student’s vocational field.
Christian Education
- Develops and fosters healthy learning communities that are educationally relevant and specific.
- Designs and evaluates differentiated instructional opportunities that recognize individual differences in culture, language, learning ability, social background and experience.
- Develops and sharpens a biblical worldview that will inform and shape the student’s educational philosophy and its enactment.
- Develops personal leadership skills that reflect biblical principles, recognize personal strengths and respect other people.
Christian Leadership
- Develops personal leadership skills that reflect biblical principles, recognize personal strengths and respect other people.
- Cultivates understanding to effectively work with a variety of cultures.
- Develops ability to comprehend generational differences and to relate to a broad spectrum of ages.
- Acquire ability to forge strong working relationships within and between organizations and ministries.
Non-profit Leadership
- Develops personal leadership skills that reflect biblical principles, recognize personal strengths and respect other people.
- Acquire management skills necessary to the success of non-profit agencies, church organizations, and para-church ministries.
- Cultivate human and financial resource stewardship for effective organizational growth.
- Develop ability to successfully initiate and manage change.
Admission Requirements
In keeping with the standards of Corban University School of Ministry and its accrediting agency, NWCCU (Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities), individuals seeking admission should meet the following requirements:
Academic Requirements
Degree: Applicants must possess an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. (See Provisos below)
Aptitude: Applicants must have the ability to do graduate work.
Institutional Requirements
Doctrine: Applicants must be in essential agreement with the doctrinal position of the seminary.
Application: Applicants must provide all the normal and necessary enrollment information including transcripts, personal background information, and references.
Provisos
Should you have any questions regarding your peculiar academic or personal circumstances that appear in conflict with the admission requirements listed above, please contact the Admissions Director 253-759-6104 x 100.
Program Costs
The total tuition cost for the Master of Arts in Christian Leadership program is a little over $20,500. Tuition is paid by semester or a payment plan.
Application Fee: $50 paid once with initial application
Technology Fee: $40 per term
Enrollment Deposit: $200 (due after acceptance)
Tuition: $395 per credit hour (52 credits = $20,540)
(Fees subject to change)
Financial Aid
Students enrolled in Corban University’s graduate programs (excluding the D.Min. and Th.M. Certificate programs) may be eligible to receive up to $10,250 in Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford loans each semester. For more information contact the Financial Aid Office at 503-375-7006 or financialaid@corban.edu.
Military (VA) Benefits (Yellow Ribbon Program) – CUSM will cover 50% of costs that exceed regular VA benefits. For details on benefits you may be eligible for, please contact your local military office or visit the following website: http://www.gibill.va.gov. For additional questions, you can also contact the VA directly at 1-888-442-4551 or the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board at 360-753-7868 (http://www.hecb.wa.gov/autheval/saa/saaindex.asp).
The Church/Organization Matching Scholarship – The CUSM Church/Organization Matching Scholarship was developed to encourage churches and organizations to provide corporate scholarship support for their students involved in Christian higher education. For students taking at least nine credits, CUSM will match 50% of a church/organization contribution up to $500 per year.
More Information
Karen Pease, Director of Admissions - School of Ministry
kpease@corban.edu
253-759-6104 x100 or 1-877-311-6104
