Overview
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Leadership and Management program. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in religious leadership, management, and theology, with a focus on either Christian, Islamic, or Interfaith studies. The capstone project allows students to apply their knowledge and skills in a practical setting, demonstrating their mastery of the program's learning objectives.
COURSE OUTLINE
Semester 1
- RLM 101: Introduction to Religious Leadership (3 credits) - Overview of religious leadership principles and practices
- RS 101: Introduction to Religious Studies (3 credits) - Introduction to the study of religion and its significance
- MGT 101: Principles of Management (3 credits) - Fundamentals of management and organizational behavior
- COM 101: Communication Skills (3 credits) - Development of effective communication skills
- PHL 101: Philosophy and Logic (3 credit) - Introduction to Philosophy and logic
Semester 2
- RLM 102: Religious Leadership and Ethics (3 credits) - Exploration of religious ethics and leadership principles
- RS 102: World Religions (3 credits) - Survey of major world religions
- MGT 102: Organizational Behavior (3 credits) - Study of human behavior in organizational settings
- PHI 101: Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits) - Introduction to philosophical inquiry and critical thinking
- ENG 101: English Composition (3 credits) - Development of writing and composition skills
Semester 3
- RLM 201: Leadership Development (3 credits) - Focus on personal leadership development and growth
- RS 201: Sacred Texts (3 credits) - Study of sacred texts and their significance
- MGT 201: Financial Management (3 credits) - Principles of financial management and planning
- SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) - Study of human social behavior and relationships
- HIS 101: History of Religion (3 credits) - Survey of the history of religion
Semester 4
- RLM 202: Religious Leadership in Practice (3 credits) - Application of religious leadership principles in practice
- RS 202: Religious Diversity (3 credits) - Study of religious diversity and its implications
- MGT 202: Strategic Planning (3 credits) - Development of strategic planning skills
- PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (3 credits) - Study of human behavior and mental processes
- THE 201: Theology and Practice (3 credits) - Introduction to theological inquiry and practice
Semester 5
Christian Studies Option
- CHR 301: Christian Leadership (3 credits) - Study of Christian leadership principles and practices
- BIB 301: Biblical Studies (3 credits) - Study of biblical texts and their significance
- THE 302: Christian Theology (3 credits) - Study of Christian theology and doctrine
- MGT 301: Non-Profit Management (3 credits) - Principles of managing non-profit organizations
- RES 301: Research Methods (3 credits) - Introduction to research methods and design
Islamic Studies Option
- ISL 301: Islamic Leadership (3 credits) - Study of Islamic leadership principles and practices
- QUR 301: Quranic Studies (3 credits) - Study of Quranic texts and their significance
- THE 303: Islamic Theology (3 credits) - Study of Islamic theology and doctrine
- MGT 301: Non-Profit Management (3 credits) - Principles of managing non-profit organizations
- RES 301: Research Methods (3 credits) - Introduction to research methods and design
Interfaith Studies Option
- IFS 301: Interfaith Leadership (3 credits) - Study of interfaith leadership principles and practices
- RS 302: Comparative Religion (3 credits) - Study of comparative religion and its significance
- THE 304: Interfaith Theology (3 credits) - Study of interfaith theology and dialogue
- MGT 301: Non-Profit Management (3 credits) - Principles of managing non-profit organizations
- RES 301: Research Methods (3 credits) - Introduction to research methods and design
Semester 6
Christian Studies Option
- CHR 302: Christian Ethics (3 credits) - Study of Christian ethics and moral decision-making
- BIB 302: New Testament Studies (3 credits) - Study of New Testament texts and their significance
- MGT 302: Project Management (3 credits) - Principles of project management and planning
- THE 305: Christian Missiology (3 credits) - Study of Christian mission and evangelism
- CAP 301: Capstone Project Proposal (3 credits) - Development of a capstone project proposal
Islamic Studies Option
- ISL 302: Islamic Ethics (3 credits) - Study of Islamic ethics and moral decision-making
- QUR 302: Quranic Interpretation (3 credits) - Study of Quranic interpretation and application
- MGT 302: Project Management (3 credits) - Principles of project management and planning
- THE 306: Islamic Missiology (3 credits) - Study of Islamic mission and outreach
- CAP 301: Capstone Project Proposal (3 credits) - Development of a capstone project proposal
Interfaith Studies Option
- IFS 302: Interfaith Dialogue (3 credits) - Study of interfaith dialogue and cooperation
- RS 303: World Religions and Culture (3 credits) - Study of world religions and their cultural significance
- MGT 302: Project Management (3 credits) - Principles of project management and planning
- THE 307: Interfaith Theology and Practice (3 credits) - Study of interfaith theology and practice
- CAP 301: Capstone Project Proposal (3 credits) - Development of a capstone project proposal
Semester 7
Christian Studies Option
- CHR 401: Advanced Christian Leadership (3 credits) - Study of advanced Christian leadership principles and practices
- BIB 401: Advanced Biblical Studies (3 credits) - Advanced study of biblical texts and their significance
- MGT 401: Strategic Leadership (3 credits) - Development of strategic leadership skills
- THE 402: Christian Apologetics (3 credits) - Study of Christian apologetics and defense
- CAP 402: Capstone Project Implementation (3 credits) - Implementation of the capstone project
Islamic Studies Option
- ISL 401: Advanced Islamic Leadership (3 credits) - Study of advanced Islamic leadership principles and practices
- QUR 401: Advanced Quranic Studies (3 credits) - Advanced study of Quranic texts and their significance
- MGT 401: Strategic Leadership (3 credits) - Development of strategic leadership skills
- THE 403: Islamic Apologetics (3 credits) - Study of Islamic apologetics and defense
- CAP 402: Capstone Project Implementation (3 credits) - Implementation of the capstone project
Interfaith Studies Option
- IFS 401: Advanced Interfaith Leadership (3 credits) - Study of advanced interfaith leadership principles and practices
- RS 402: Advanced Comparative Religion (3 credits) - Advanced study of comparative religion
- MGT 401: Strategic Leadership (3 credits) - Development of strategic leadership skills
- THE 404: Interfaith Apologetics (3 credits) - Study of interfaith apologetics and dialogue
- CAP 402: Capstone Project Implementation (3 credits) - Implementation of the capstone project
Semester 8
Christian Studies Option
- CHR 402: Christian Leadership in Context (3 credits) - Study of Christian leadership in different contexts
- BIB 402: Biblical Interpretation and Application (3 credits) - Study of biblical interpretation and application
- MGT 402: Leadership Ethics (3 credits) - Study of leadership ethics and moral decision-making
- THE 403: Christian Theology and Practice (3 credits) - Study of Christian theology and practice
- CAP 403: Capstone Project Completion (6 credits) - Completion of the capstone project -
Islamic Studies Option
- ISL 402: Islamic Leadership in Context (3 credits) - Study of Islamic leadership in different contexts
- QUR 402: Quranic Interpretation and Application (3 credits) - Study of Quranic interpretation and application
- CAP 403: Capstone Project Completion (6 credits) - Completion of the capstone project
Interfaith Studies Option
- IFS 402: Interfaith Leadership in Context (3 credits) - Study of interfaith leadership in different contexts
- RS 403: Advanced Interfaith Studies (3 credits) - Advanced study of interfaith dialogue and cooperation
- MGT 402: Leadership Ethics (3 credits) - Study of leadership ethics and moral decision-making
- THE 405: Interfaith Theology and Practice (3 credits) - Study of interfaith theology and practice
- CAP 403: Capstone Project Completion (6 credits) - Completion of the capstone project
