M.A. in Leadership
Classical Leadership
Program Highlights & Benefits
Study leadership through classical texts and enduring philosophical frameworks
Develop ethical decision-making grounded in virtue and character
Online & Asynchronous Format
No GRE or Entrance Exam Required
For
Designed for individuals seeking a deep, philosophical and historical foundation in leadership, rooted in classical texts and enduring leadership principles.
What You Learn
In the Classical Leadership emphasis, you will study leadership through classical texts and foundational works that have shaped leadership thought across history. The curriculum emphasizes ethical leadership, virtue, and character development, encouraging you to engage deeply with philosophical and historical perspectives on leadership. Through this approach, you will learn to analyze leadership challenges using time-tested frameworks and apply classical principles to modern organizational and societal contexts.
How You Learn
The program is delivered entirely online in an asynchronous format, allowing students to complete coursework on their own schedule while meeting weekly deadlines. Students are encouraged to log into their portal regularly throughout each week to stay current on assignments, announcements, and communication with instructors and classmates. Courses are typically completed one at a time in 8-week terms, though alternative scheduling options may be available.
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for leadership roles across education, nonprofit, ministry, and organizational settings where ethical decision-making and strong communication are essential. This emphasis supports professionals seeking to lead with a principled, values-based approach.
Courses Offered
| Course Number | Title | Credits |
| Â | Core Curriculum: | Â |
| LEAD 500 | Biblical Foundations of Leading Vocations | 3 |
| LEAD 510 | Biblical Wisdom and Decision-Making for Leaders | 3 |
| LEAD 520 | The Lifelong Learning Leader: Learning Across Seasons | 3 |
| LEAD 600 | Courageous Conversations: Leadership, Listening, and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| LEAD 640 | Leader as Applied Researcher and Data-Informed Decision Maker | 3 |
| LEAD 690 | Capstone Project: Leadership | 3 |
| Â | Classical Leadership Emphasis: | Â |
| LEAD 551 | Leading and the Noble Quest | 3 |
| LEAD 552 | Classical Rhetoric with Meaning for Leaders | 3 |
| LEAD 553 | Oikonomia and Leadership | 3 |
| LEAD 554 | Family Friendship and the Daily Rule for Leaders | 3 |
| LEAD 555 | Leadership Lessons from the Past | 3 |
| Â | Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
