Transformational Leadership, M.A.
[Transformational Leadership - 2301.00]
The Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership is a two-year program designed to prepare Christian leaders for effective, faithful ministry to the church and the world. Built upon the foundation of a deep, sustained engagement with biblical and historic Christian thought, the program equips leaders who are thoughtful, reflective practitioners. In addition to studies in Scripture, theology, and spiritual formation, students learn leadership models that are truly transformational. Best practices in Christian ministry and the business world are explored, and students have the opportunity to put their learning into practice in a full-year internship experience.
Admissions Process:
Northeastern Seminary seeks students whose personal and professional lives are characterized by honesty, integrity, and commitment to high academic, moral, and ethical standards. Applicants must present credentials that demonstrate aptitude for the academic work they will pursue and which indicate they meet other criteria of character and conduct.
Persons seeking admission must complete an online application with the Admissions Office of the Seminary. Along with the online application itself, applicants must also furnish:
- Two recommendations able to speak to the student's aptitude for ministry and academic study. Persons providing recommendations may not be related to the applicant.
- An autobiographical statement: In this statement, the applicant will narrate his or her spiritual pilgrimage, history and vision for Christian service, and career goals and plans.
- Official transcripts from every college or university where the applicant has received a degree (i.e., associate's, bachelor's, master's and/or doctoral) or any program you hope to use for graduate or post-graduate transfer credits. Those who do not possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university at the time of applying may be accepted under the non-baccalaureate designation. Note: Additional documentation is required along with the application for those seeking admission in this category.
- In the case of international students who have not done previous studies in an English language institution, a TOEFL score of 79 or higher is required.
Courses in the Program:
- The Great Conversation Competency (18 Credits)
- GBHT 5210-Biblical Worldview (3)
- GBHT 5220-Exploring the Bible (3)
- GBHT 5240-The Early Church (3)
- GBHT 5250-Reformation and Renewal (3)
- GBHT 5260-Mission in the Modern World (3)
- GSOC/GPSF 6240-Social Justice and Spirituality (3)
- Transformational Leadership Competency (18 Credits)
- Choose two of the following:
- GMIN 6200-Fundamentals of Transformational Leadership (3)
- GSOC 6250-Foundations in Social and Theological Ethics (3)
- Choose two of the following:
- GMIN 6720-Strategic Planning for Churches and Nonprofit Organizations (3)
- GTHE/GSOC 7230-Theology, Leadership, & Political Action: (3)
- Any elective (3)
- Choose one of the following:
- GHST/GSOC 6510-Women in Leadership: (3)
- GMIN 6820-Leadership in the Black Church (3)
- Choose one of the following:
- GBIB 7720-Biblical Theology of Leadership (3)
- GMIN 6850*-Special Topics in Leadership (1)
- GMIN 6750-Renewing Congregations (3)
- Any elective (3)
- Supervised Ministry Internship (6 Credits)
- GMIN 7310-Field Education I (3)
- GMIN 7320-Field Education II (3)
- Capstone: GMIN 6920-Ministry Integration Seminar (2 Credits)
* May take more than once with different topics.
Minimum Total Hours: 44
Minimum Graduation Requirements: Cumulative GPA of 2.7 and a completed degree application submitted to academic services by October 1 prior to the May Commencement in which the student intends to graduate.