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About the Biblical Leadership Program

Why Study Biblical Leadership at Cedarville?

Cedarville’s Biblical Leadership program, one of four concentrations under the Master of Theological Studies, offered in collaboration with our successful MBA program, will equip you with a foundational understanding of biblical leadership and the skills necessary to lead effectively.

Cedarville's Biblical Leadership program will give you the skills you need for a lifetime of biblical, servant leadership. �㽶ֱ��coursework will combine core biblical, theological, and ministry curriculum with specialized courses in leadership and a researched capstone project, preparing you well to have a Gospel impact wherever God leads you.

This 36-credit hour program — which includes 15 hours of core Bible and theology courses and 21 hours focused on practical leadership skills — is offered in a convenient, fully online format and can be completed in as little as one calendar year. You can choose to take classes part time to fit your personal schedule. A limited number of in-class delivery courses may also be available.

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What Sets Cedarville Apart?

Biblical Worldview

All courses are built on the solid foundation of Scripture.
Online and Accelerated

All courses are offered in an online format, 1- and 2-year completion options.
Affordable

Cedarville’s online ministry programs are competitively priced with available financial aid.

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Program Overview

Flexible – Can be completed online in as little as one calendar year, with full- or part-time options to meet your needs.

Strong Foundation – Core classes set a foundation in theology and ministry, including:

Old Testament Overview
New Testament Overview
Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Introduction to Biblical Theology

Specialization Courses – Specialized courses, three of which are offered in collaboration with Cedarville's successful MBA program, equip you for practical leadership:

Introduction to Historical Theology
Personal Evangelism
Biblical Leadership
Project Management
Management and Leadership of Organizations
Applied Leadership
Researched Leadership Project (Capstone)

The Biblical Leadership program will help you strengthen your leadership skills as you deepen your understanding of God's Word. The goal of the program is to offer you, in an efficient format, focused theological training that will contribute to fruitful service in a variety of leadership contexts, including as an executive pastor or parachurch leadership, or any role where God leads you.

As part of your online master’s degree in biblical leadership, you will have multiple opportunities to develop your personal ministry philosophy and leadership skills. You will:

Design a theologically driven servant leadership model for the church and community.
Articulate a strategic vision for how the church can participate in spreading the Gospel.
Demonstrate how biblical wisdom leads to ethical decision-making and service to others.

Admission Requirements — The first step in your graduate school journey at Cedarville is to apply for admission.

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Costs and Financial Aid — �㽶ֱ��decision to pursue quality, Christian graduate education represents a valuable investment in your career and professional development. To assure your degree is also affordable, Cedarville graduate programs are competitively priced and can be supplemented with a variety of financial aid.

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Program Start Dates — Applications are accepted throughout the year, and you can enroll and begin classes in August, October, January, March, May, or July.

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You will complete 36 credit hours, including 15 credits in the Master of Theological Studies core and 21 credits in specialized biblical leadership courses.

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Sample courses:

Applied Leadership
Organizational Design and Behavior

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Cedarville offers graduate and undergraduate programs with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you choose the degree or program that is the best fit for you.

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Trent Rogers, PhD

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Zachary Hedges, PhD

Assistant Professor of Theological Studies

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Maggie Hess

Director of Graduate Admissions - Online and Ministry Programs

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