Leadership Studies M.A.
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Mission
The Master of Arts in Leadership Studies equips students for transformational leadership in their organizations, churches, and non-profits within the global community. Learn how to integrate best practices of real-world leadership with theology, culture, ethics, and spirituality.
Engage with faculty and students in a collaborative learning environment that provides an ideal experience for developing critical thinking skills and participating in a long-standing Vanguard community network.
Admission Requirements for the M.A.L.S.
A student seeking the M.A. Degree in Leadership Studies must meet the following admission requirements:
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Exceptions: Applicants from an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, or from other institutions not accredited by a regional association, will be considered on an individual basis. If accepted, provisional standing will be applied. After completion of 12 units earning a grade of "B" or better in each course, the student may request transferring to regular standing.
Students in the senior year of their Bachelor’s degree can still apply. If admitted, provisional standing is granted while finishing their Bachelor’s degree.
- A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (on a four-point scale) in all Bachelor’s work.
Exception: If the GPA is below 3.0, the student's application may still be considered at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. If accepted, provisional status will be granted, requiring students to complete the first 12 units of graduate level courses with grades of "B" or above before receiving further consideration for regular standing in the GPR.
Transfer Credit
M.A.L.S. students may transfer a maximum of 6 units of coursework from an accredited graduate program when the coursework directly applies to their program design. Requests for transfer credit are to be submitted to the Registrar no later than the deadline for advancement to candidacy. Final decisions regarding transfer credit rests with the Registrar upon receipt of the recommendation of the Director. No courses with a grade lower than “B” (3.0) will be transferred toward the M.A. degree. No transfer credit can be granted for coursework used for a degree awarded by another institution. A minimum of 30 units at VU is required of all students in the M.A. degree program. All core courses must be taken at VU.
Graduation Requirements
Overview: To complete a graduate degree program, students will need to successfully complete the specified coursework, choose and complete an exit option, and apply for graduation. The graduation requirements for these steps are as follows:
Coursework and Academic Standing
Successfully complete the core and elective courses for an approved program. “Successful completion” means achieving a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for the M.A. degree, or a grade point average of 2.67 for the M.A.T. degree. Also, no more than two course grades of C+ or C can count toward the M.A. degree, and no more than two course grades of C or C- can count toward the M.A.T. degree. Lastly, the student must have regular standing (rather than provisional), with all academic deficiencies resolved.
Choose Exit Option
M.A.L.S students will take CLSG-750 Capstone Project
Students may choose to do action research, directed reading or a specialized project.
Application for Graduation
Students must file an application for graduation with the GPT Office by no later than the beginning of the semester in which the degree will be granted, even if the student does not participate in the commencement ceremony. The Application for Graduation form is available in the GPT Office and the Registrar’s Office. The degree is conferred on the last day of the semester in which the student has completed all degree program requirements as described above, and has satisfied the following requirements:
- File all the necessary forms in accordance with the timetable provided by the GPT Office.
- Successfully complete all degree requirements within the “maximum time” limits of eight (8) years.
- If transferring any graduate coursework, submit official, original transcripts accompanied by proper certification from all transfer institutions.
- Settle all financial obligations to the University.
The Academic Program of the M.A.L.S.
The curriculum is composed of 11 required Leadership courses and one capstone course for a program total of 36 units.
- Apply leadership theory, a theological and ethical framework, and critical thinking skills in order to creatively impact their organizations and environments,
- Apply the intercultural and communication skills necessary to lead in partnership with people of other cultures and contexts,
- Apply tools of moral reasoning and decision making to ethical dilemmas in specific contexts of leadership, life, and ministry, and
- Formulate and present a theological a framework of spirituality in relation to character development and the soul care of leadership.
- Contextualize leadership in any of the following elective concentrations: Christian Spirituality, Hispanic Leadership, or Women and Justice.
The required courses develop a theological and theoretical framework for understanding leadership, mission and culture, and ethics in order to reflect theologically on what it means to be in authentic community and to examine the impact of mission in the community. The research course provides practical opportunity for students to learn how to conduct inquiry through a variety of methods that will be used in coursework and in the final exit option.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Core Requirements | ||
| CLSG-632 | Team Development & Conflict Management | 3 |
| CLSG-638 | Leadership/Global Issues | 3 |
| CLSG-642 | Soul Care of Others | 3 |
| CLSG-646 | Leadership/Character Developmt | 3 |
| CLSG-710 | Mission/Culture in Theo Persp | 3 |
| CLSG-715 | Church/Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
| CLSG-720 | Theology/Theory of Leadership | 3 |
| RELG-788 | Resrch Meth: Leadership Studies | 3 |
| Exit Option | ||
| CLSG-750 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| Total Units | 27 | |
Concentrations for the Masters of Arts in Leadership Studies
Select one of the following M.A.L.S. program concentrations.
Christian Spirituality
Spirituality contributes to organizational health and effectiveness according to recent studies. A spirituality arising from the Christian faith both informs individual transformation and creates communities that model human flourishing in the context of sacrificial service. Building on selected courses in the core curriculum, this concentration examines the meaning and historical development of Christian spirituality, and the contemporary role of spiritual direction.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CLSG-601 | History of Spirituality | 3 |
| CLSG-606 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| CLSG-607 | Spiritual Direction | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 | |
Hispanic Leadership
Strategic Leadership in a Hispanic church context requires critically engaging the complexities of Hispanic culture, theology, and multi-generational realities. Today’s Hispanic churches are facing the challenge to make space for multi-generational identities and develop the leadership skills to embrace predominantly Hispanic communities that are increasingly becoming more bilingual, multicultural and influential. This concentration focuses on equipping pastors and emerging leaders for positional as well as non-positional leadership in Hispanic ministry settings.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CLSG-612 | Hispanic Pentecostal Ch History/in US | 3 |
| CLSG-613 | Hisp Ch Leadership/Contemporary Context | 3 |
| CLSG-614 | Indentity/Culture/Social/Hispanic Comm | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 | |
Women and Justice
Women in leadership produce more durable peace agreements, healthier families, and stronger economic communities according to the literature. This concentration prepares leaders to bring redemptive resolutions to current challenges in community life, particularly concerning women and justice issues within the family, church and society. Coursework invites biblical and theological reflection, practical application, and consideration of current cultural and global realities for women, including violence, human trafficking, and marginalization.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CLSG-633 | Theo/Ethical Response/Woman-Justice | 3 |
| CLSG-634 | A Biblical Theology/Women and Leadership | 3 |
| CLSG-636 | A Biblical Response/Human Trafficking | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 | |
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An exploration of Spirituality throughout church history that includes examples from Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Protestant (including Pentecostal) traditions.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
An examination of the theological foundation for spiritual formation and an exploration of the spiritual practices as a means of grace for personal growth, communal spirituality, and faithful service.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.
The course introduces and develops foundational understandings and resources necessary to explore the practice of spiritual direction, and seeks to assist persons in discerning the ways that God is present and at work in their lives.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
This course is a graduate level study of the history and theology of the Hispanic Pentecostal Church in the United States. A particular focus will be on the development of the Hispanic Pentecostal Church following the Azusa Street Revivial in downtown Los Angeles, with special attention to spirituality, social engagement, and culture.
The Hispanic Church Leadreship in a Contemporary Context focuses on the development of church leaders in the Hispanic community. Technology and socio-political shifts have contributed to a redefinition of the needs and expectations of a new generation of Hispanic leaders and their congregations. The course uses the lens of anthropology, history, sociology, psychology and theology to examine the constructs of Hispanic church leadership in contemporary context.
The Identity, Culture and Social Engagement in the Hispanic Community course provides a theological exploration of human identity rooted in the doctrine of God and current trends in identity development. It engages Hispanic identity and the emerging cultural and social practices as well as challenges within the evolution of the Hispanic Pentecosta church context.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.
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An examination of change within congregations and religious organizations with a view toward understanding systematically the relationship between the organization and its environment. Alternate strategic planning, problem solving and program evaluation models will be explored in light of intentional mission and ministry.
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An exploration of team development and conflict management in relation to leadership effectiveness with an emphasis on team dynamics, the nature of conflict, and strategies of assessment and intervention.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.
This course is a graduate level study of the biblical foundaiton and ethical response for addressing women and justice issues across the lifespan. Of particular focus will be the role of the Christian leader in cultivating a community where injustice and violence against women and girls cannot survive and that impacts their surrounding society.
This course is a graduate level study of the biblical foundations for contemporary Evangelical views on the roles of women, particularly as they pertain to women in leadership within community life as family, church and the larger society.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.
This course is a graduate level study of the role of the Church in combatting human trafficking and family violence. A particular focus will be an integration of salt and light biblical mission with a professional integrity that values expertise and education, practices advocacy with grace, and promotes collaboration to build hope for the widow and the orphan.
This course focuses on leadership in global and intercultural contexts with an emphasis on the interdisciplinary and interlocking themes of culture, theology and the church. The course explores dimensions of social and organizational identities and examines how cultural perspective impacts both theology and practice. Cultural competence across a range of domains equips leaders to be relevant and innovative in theological reflection and ministry practices.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
A practical and theological exploration of the nature of the soul and of soul care, and the partnering relationship between pastoral care and other forms of counseling.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.
This course examines how character development and spirituality can enable leaders to become more authentic in their working relationships and more effective as transformational leaders through their organizations.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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Study in a special topic in leadership studies.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
An individualized study initiated by the student who must develop a written prospectus of the proposed study and secure an appropriate sponsoring faculty member to supervise and evaluate the study. Up to a maximum of three units may be applied toward the degree requirements.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
Mutual investigation of one topic in cross-cultural ministry of particular relevance to graduate students in leadership studies.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
This interdisciplinary study, integrating theology and praxis, seeks to develop a theology of mission based on the premise that the unifying theme of Scripture is embodied in the concept of the Kingdom of God introduced in the Old Testament, fulfilled in the ministry of Jesus Christ in the New Testament, and demonstrated to the world through the life and actions of a believing community empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.
This course aims to develop a constructive Christian ethic as a basis from which to address the moral problems confronting leaders in the contemporary church. The course explores the relationship between theological reflection and ethical thinking and examines how cultural perspective and context impact ethical decision-making.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
An examination of leadership, including theological and theoretical frameworks, that will enable students to assess their own mental models and inform their leadership practices in organizational settings.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
Building on coursework in either Old or New Testament Interpretation, this course teaches the development of a biblical text and the practical delivery of a sermon. While focused primarily on expository preaching, narrative and topical sermon structures will also be explored.
Terms Typically Offered: Summer.
This course serves as a capstone for the Masters of Arts in Leadership Studies (MALS) program, in which the student integrates personal program experience with an investigation in one of the folloiwng options: a directed reading, action research, or a directed research.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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An introduction to Greek grammar, vocabulary and syntax for the graduate student. Offered alternate years.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
A continuation of Beginning Greek I.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring.
This course surveys the basic issues in the historical, social, and theological interpretations of the New Testament. As such, it constitutes a basic introduction to exegetical and theological methods.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
A critical examination of the various interpretations of Jesus Christ's nature and the nature of his work as they are found within the New Testament. The Jewishness of Jesus and interpreting the New Testament witness on him as the Christ against that of the Law and the Temple during his times are taken into the context of exploring biblical Christology.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring.
An examination of the interrelationship between the meaning of the parables as Jesus spoke them to His original hearers and the message of parables proclaimed in the church today.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
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This course is designed to acquaint students with the ethical teachings of the New Testament, and to probe the relevance of New Testament ethics for a contemporary personal and social ethic.
Further study of grammar and syntax, including extensive exegesis of selected Johannine and Pauline texts. Offered alternate years.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
A continuation of Greek I. Offered alternate years.
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Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
Study in a special topic in New Testament.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring.
An individualized study initiated by the student who must develop a written prospectus of the proposed study and secure an appropriate sponsoring faculty member to supervise and evaluate the study. A maximum of four units may be applied toward the degree requirements.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
An investigation of one topic in the New Testament of particular relevance to graduate students in religion. Examples are: Jesus and the Gospels, New Perspectives on Paul, Spiritual Gifts, and Women in the New Testament.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring.
An investigation and evaluation of the basic critical problems of New Testament interpretation which aims to acquaint the student with the more significant methodologies and personalities in contemporary scholarly studies.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
An introduction to Hebrew grammar, vocabulary and syntax for the graduate student. Offered alternate years.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
A continuation of Beginning Hebrew I. Offered alternate years.
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This course is designed to acquaint the student with some of the methodological, cultural, literary and theological issues that facilitate and condition the study of the Old Testament and that will lay a foundation for further work in that field. The final project will be an exegesis of a passage of Old Testament scripture.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
This course surveys the basic issues in the historical, social, and theological interpretations of the Old Testament. As such, it constitutes a basic introduction to exegetical and theological methods.
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The study of moral theology through a biblical theology of the created order. It is designed to explore the possibility of formulating a systematic approach to the norms for ethical conduct as they are set forth both in edict, institution and deed in the literature of the Old Testament. (M.T.S. must have OT Life and Literature or its equivalent.)
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Further study of grammar and syntax including extensive exegesis of the narrative portions of the Old Testament. Offered alternate years.
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A continuation of Intermediate Hebrew I. Offered alternate years.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring.
This course will focus on the following aspects of kingdom theology in the Old Testament: The theology of the kingship of Yahweh; the theology of human kingship in ancient Israel as it was ideally conceived; the rise of the monarchy- the idealized Davidic kingship; the development of the monarchy as it actually materialized in Israel and in Judah and; the application of these theologies to life situations. Included will be a study of the theological values in the patriarchal journeys, together with the archeological backgrounds of the patriarchs; the contribution of genealogies; the competition from neighboring concepts of God and kingship, the people of Israel and their land.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.
Study in a special topic in Old Testament.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
A study of a subject not addressed by a regular course that is initiated by the student through a written prospectus of the proposed study and the securing of an appropriate sponsoring faculty member to supervise and evaluate the study. Up to a maximum of four units may be applied toward the degree requirements.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
An investigation of one topic in the Old Testament of particular relevance to graduate students in religion. Examples are: Exodus, Isaiah, and Psalms.
Prerequisite: Must take OTG-518 Old Testament Theology and Exegesis
Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
An investigation and evaluation of the basic critical problems of Old Testament interpretation which aims to acquaint the student with the more significant methodologies and personalities in contemporary scholarly studies.
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The Integrative Seminar is a classroom experience designed to help students reflect theologically on ministry experience by integrating what they have learned in graduate coursework with the practice of ministry.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
A field education experience with a qualified mentor approved by the Faculty Supervisor in Field Education. See the Graduate Religion Office for applications.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.
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An introduction to research and inquiry regarding leadership and religious organizations. Students will design and complete a mini research project that includes: a problem statement, definition of terms, limitations and delimitations, literature review, description of research method, collection of data, data analysis and interpretation of data. Required for all M.A. students, and M.T.S. students who have chosen the thesis, project or directed reading option in the field of Leadership Studies. May be used as one elective M.T.S. course.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring.
The development of appropriate thesis and directed reading topics in the field of Leadership Studies, and the description of these topics in a formal proposal format. Students will meet with selected faculty and other students enrolled in each semester to research proposals until approved by faculty. After approval of the research proposal, students will continue to meet in this seminar to report progress on their research exit options. Required for all M.A. students, and M.T.S. students who have chosen the thesis or directed reading option in the field of Leadership Studies. May be used as one elective M.T.S. course.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.
The development of a problem statement necessary to conduct a literature search in a given area. Written critiques, a summary reflection paper and meetings between the student and the directed reading mentor monitor the student's progress and mastery of research topic.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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The study of a well-defined problem that both emerges from and carries forward some existing body of knowledge or theory. Students who choose this research option, work with the guidance of a faculty committee.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Required for each semester subsequent to registration of RELG 790, 791, 795, 797, or 798 until completed. Must be enrolled in semester of completion. RELG 799 credits do not count toward M.A. or M.T.S. degree requirements.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
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Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
This course is designed mainly to expose the student to the nature and task of theology, especially to the issue of theological method. Included in theological method will be how biblical themes are interpreted in light of tradition and social/cultural contexts. Also included will be an awareness of the major fields of theological study.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
This course explores the subject of Christ, his person and work, and the topics of humanity and salvation using both a historical and constructive approach.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
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This course explores the subject of the Holy Spirit, including personage and deity, and the topics of the church, nature and purpose, and eschatology, including the nature of hope and the kingdom of God using both a historical and constructive approach.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
This course explores the sources and method of theology, the topic of revelation, and the subject of God, including the Trinity and divine attributes using both a historical and constructive approach.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
This course examines current trends and issues in Pentecostalism by critically exploring global Pentecostal Theologians and movements. The historical origin and development of Pentecostal thought in theology will also be covered.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring.
An investigation of the system of doctrine of the Christian faith with attention to the lives of the framers of early Christian doctrine; exploration of the development of Christian theology and doctrine throughout the reformation period and the twentieth century. The development of theological themes during this modern period will be discussed against the background of major events in church history and will be evaluated in terms of its relevance for the current situation of the churches.
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Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
This course explores the implications of narrative as a way of engaging in the theological task. Particular attention is given to narrative biblical interpretation, theology, and preaching. In addition, students will become aware of the use of narrative in emerging theological voices in cultures outside the West (and minority cultures within the West), especially in Pentecostal contexts.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
This course will introduce the student to the major loci of systematic theology, including such major topics as God, Christology, Pneumatology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, and Eschatology. Each topic will be explored with the biblical witness, historical developments, and current issues in mind. The goal will be to provide the student with a broad basis for advanced graduate-level work in systematic theology.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
The cultural-linguistic turn, otherwise known as postmodernism, changes everything. This course aims to enable students to recognize the effect of postmodernity on the twin tasks of doing theology and engaging in ministry. The goal will be to explore what it means to effectively contextualize the timeless message of God's work without accommodating it to the prevailing zeitgeist. Toward this end, students will evaluate various evangelical responses to postmodernism, explore what it means to do ministry in a missional rather than institutional manner, and examine the various ways in which evangelical churches have endeavored to reinvent themselves so as to minister effectively (make disciples, image the kingdom of God) in a postmodern, post-Christian context.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Study in a special topic in theology and ethics.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.
An individualized study initiated by the student who must develop a written prospectus of the proposed study and secure an appropriate sponsoring faculty member to supervise and evaluate the study. Up to a maximum of three units may be applied toward the degree requirements.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.