Leadership in Ministry Certificate
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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 Student Life and Formation.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MGT 2012 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| CMI 4010 | Leading in Ministry | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Foundations for the Practice of Youth Ministry | ||
| Gender and Communication | ||
| The Economics of Race, Class, and Gender | ||
| Nonprofit Organization Management | ||
| Leading Faithfully: A Synthesis and Transition to Professional Nursing Practice | ||
| The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (FE) | ||
| Women and Politics | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Group Counseling | ||
| Social Change | ||
| Complete 20 hours of approved leadership practicum 1 | ||
| Total Units | 9 | |
- 1
From the Office of Student Life and Formation 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