Christ's Church deserves the very best leaders.
The Master of Arts in Leadership prepares persons for specialized ministry in church administration and leadership.
Program Snapshot
| 60 | Credit Hours | 21 Classes |
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| 2 | Years to Complete | |
| $310 | Per Credit Hour | Learn more |
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| Next Start Date | December 2 | |
Prepare for more faithful service.
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| 20200 | Introduction to the Old Testament I | 3 |
| 20220 | Introduction to the Old Testament II | 3 |
| 22100 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| 22200 | Introduction to the New Testament I | 3 |
| 22220 | Introduction to the New Testament II | 3 |
| 27060 | Systematic Theology I: Theological Prolegomena, and the Nature and Works of God | 3 |
| 27070 | Systematic Theology II: Christ, Salvation, and the Holy Spirit | 3 |
| 27080 | Systematic Theology III: Baptist Theology of Scripture and the Church, and Eschatology | 3 |
| 28700 | Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| 32100 | Personal Evangelism & Devotion | 3 |
| 32960 | Introduction to Missiology | 3 |
| 40200 | Introduction to Biblical Worship | 3 |
| Total | 36 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| 40080 | Christian Leadership | 3 |
| 42210 | Shared Leadership in Ministry | 3 |
| 42450 | Leading Change in Ministry | 3 |
| 42410 | Dynamics of Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| 45260 | Discipleship Ministry | 3 |
| 45400 | Christian Teaching | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| Unrestricted Electives | 6 | |
| Total | 6 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| 42490 | The Cooperative Program1 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | |
Total Master of Arts in Leadership: 60
- The Cooperative Program Course is a (one-time) non-curricular requirement. Students should enroll in the class during their first year of study.
- Continuing students should consult the Academic Catalog for the year in which they started for course requirements as the current requirements may have changed.
Frequently Asked Questions
The M.A. in Leadership will prepare students for church/pastoral ministry or service within Christian organizations.
Students who are serving (or plan to serve) in full-time ministry are encouraged to consider the Master of Divinity program, as it contains a more robust core of bible, theology, and ministry training.
Students with an accredited bachelor’s degree (in any field/major) are eligible to apply for this concentration. It is not required that applicants have an academic background in biblical or ministry studies.
Click here to learn more or start your application.
Yes. Students with previous divinity credit may be able to transfer their credit into programs at Southern Seminary. See our Transfer Credit page for more information.
Leadership faculty include:
Justin A. Irving
Professor of Leadership
John David Trentham
Associate Professor of Leadership and Discipleship
Timothy Paul Jones
C. Edwin Gheens Professor of Christian Family Ministry
Resources as a Southern Seminary student
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Flexible Course Options
With multiple course delivery options you’ll find classes that fit around your schedule.
- 100% online degrees
- Main campus courses
- Hybrid campus intensive options
Financial Aid
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