Leadership

Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in Leadership degree enables students to understand and provide transformational leadership in the culture and the church. This degree program grows from a core leadership curriculum and then allows students to choose from a variety of five specializations and concentrations: Ministry Leadership, Global Leadership, Youth Ministry, Business Leadership, and an Interdisciplinary option.

42 UNITS

SEMESTERS: 15 WEEKS (ROCKLIN) & 7 WEEKS (ONLINE)

ROCKLIN CAMPUS & ONLINE

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Bachelor of Arts in Leadership is a carefully sequenced degree designed to prepare students for transformational leadership in a range of life settings, including the local church and marketplace. This degree program provides a core curriculum in transformational leadership and allows students to choose from a variety of ministry (and other) specializations/concentrations.

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The Kern Scholar Program allows students can complete two degrees at an accelerated pace and become skilled leaders in ministry. Visit the School of Theology & Leadership page for more information.

> Articulate core leadership principles for organizations consistent with biblical teaching.

> Demonstrate proficiency in personal leadership skills.

> Identify personal areas of spiritual, relational, and emotional growth in self-leadership.

> Apply transformational leadership within a range of cultural contexts.

> Frame transformational leadership within a Gospel worldview and ethic.

> Integrate their leadership studies into their chosen specialization/concentration.

Program Concentrations
Ministry Leadership
Global Leadership
Youth Ministry

Program Specializations

Business Leadership
Interdisciplinary

Program Courses (Courses for on-campus and online modalities are identical).

Core Courses (24 units)
- LDRS105 | Introduction to Leadership
- LDRS210 | Self-Leadership
- LDRS320 | Leading Others
- LDRS342 | Leading in Organizations
- LDRS470 | Innovation and Leadership
- LDRS475 | Mentorship
- LDRS498 | Leadership Capstone
- ORLD430 | Leadership in Global Society

Specializations and Concentrations: Choose one of the following specializations or concentrations below.

Ministry Concentration (18 units)
- YMIN100 | Foundations of Youth Ministry
- LDRS360 | Nonprofit Leadership
- PMIN411 | New Models of Church
- PMIN423 | Pastoral Care and Counseling
- Electives | Choose 2 from the following:
  - ICS103 | Leading with a Mission
  - ICS315 | Orphans & Vulnerable Children
  - BIBL350 | New Testament Exposition
  - LDRS303 | Leadership & Justice
Global Leadership Concentration (18 units)
- ICS103 | Leading with a Mission
- ICS310 | Intercultural Communication
- ICS320 | World Religions
- LDRS303 | Leadership and Justice
- Electives | Choose 2 from the following:
  - ICS315 | Orphans & Vulnerable Children
  - LDRS360 | Nonprofit Leadership
  - PMIN411 | New Models of Church
  - ICS300 | Poverty & Development
Youth Ministry Specialization (18 units)
- YMIN100 | Foundations of Youth Ministry
- YMIN175 | Youth Ministry Skills
- YMIN391 | Teaching and Speaking to Youth
- YMIN426 | Counseling Youth
- Electives | Choose 2 from the following:
  - CEDU321 | Spiritual Development of Children
  - CEDU337 | Family Ministry
  - LDRS303 | Leadership and Justice
  - YMIN283 | Youth Culture Trends and Issues
Business Leadership Specialization (18 units)
- BUS140 | Management and Organizational Behavior
- BUS195 | Foundations for Business Decisions
- BUS242 | Personal Finance
- BUS351 | Project Management Tools & Techniques
- Electives | Choose 2 from the following:
  - BUS320 | Marketing
  - BUS382 | Human Resources Management
  - LDRS303 | Leadership & Justice
  - LDRS360 | Nonprofit Leadership
Interdisciplinary Specialization (18 units): Arrange with BAL Lead Faculty. Specialization may include courses from 1 or more interdisciplinary fields of study.

To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.

Leadership Minor Courses (18 units)

LDRS105 | Introduction to Leadership
LDRS210 | Self-Leadership
LDRS320 | Leading Others
LDRS342 | Leading in Organizations
LDRS470 | Innovation & Leadership
ORLD430 | Leadership in Global Society

Youth Ministry Minor Courses (18 units)

YMIN100 | Foundations of Youth Ministry
YMIN175 | Youth Ministry Skills
YMIN283 | Youth Culture, Trends, and Issues
YMIN391 | Teaching and Speaking to Youth
YMIN426 | Counseling Youth
LDRS210 | Self-Leadership

To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.

Considering the Jessup Online experience? Please take a look below to explore some of the differences between this program on-campus and online.

On-Campus

15 week classes
Organically build face-to-face community in a central location
Finance your education through grants, loans, and Jessup aid
Participate in spontaneous events, study groups, and activities
Drop in during faculty office hours
Peruse our two-story collection of Library print resources and conveniently access equipment
Explore local job and internship opportunities
Meet side-by-side with peer tutors
Enjoy dedicated study time and spaces outside the home (like the Shack coffee house and our award-winning Bon Appetit Café)

Online

7 week classes (Full-time is 2 courses per session and 4 courses per semester)
6 start dates per year
Study from the comfort of home, on your own schedule
Participate in a flexible, 100% online learning environment
Finance your education with grants, loans, and limited Jessup aid
Engage in class discussions
Connect personally with faculty
Learn and grow alongside classmates with similar goals and dreams
Access the Library’s vast archive of books, journals, and audiovisual materials
Explore the Academic Achievement Center’s online resources, including tutoring, success coaching, and appointments with the Writing Center and Office of Career & Life Planning

Daniel Gluck, Ph.D.

Program Director

Everything rises and falls on leadership.” — John C. Maxwell

FACULTY

Jessup's dedicated community of faculty, both full-time and adjunct, are here to walk alongside you, equipping you with the knowledge and values you'll need to establish a meaningful career, grow spiritually, and succeed in all areas of your life. Learn more about our full-time faculty.