Bachelor of Arts in Ministry and Leadership

Purpose

The B.A. in Ministry & Leadership is an online Degree Completion Program (DCP), designed to help field-based leaders and ministers gain both the necessary biblical/theological knowledge and the ministry/leadership skills required to effectively lead people in today's society. Click or tap here to view the program fact sheet and learn more.

Design

This program is designed for leaders whose responsibilities and schedules do not permit enrollment in a traditional college program. Ideal students are highly motivated, involved in some type of ministry or outreach which may or may not be vocational, and range in age from late 20's to 50+.

Format & Schedule

Students must transfer in 75 outside units. They must have completed 60 of those units before beginning the DCP; the remaining 15 units may be completed during the DCP or afterward.

DCP curriculum consists of 15 five-week-long, three-unit courses offered in sequential series over 18 months. Each online course incorporates both textbooks and audio/visual media as a means of presenting course materials. Click or tap here to learn more about the program courses.

Each week students are responsible for submitting written work (including reflection papers, research projects, reading reviews, Biblical exegesis, and more), which incorporates analysis and practical application of the course materials.

Students should plan to devote a minimum of 12 to 15 hours per week to coursework, spread out over the course of the week. The online format provides for great personal flexibility, making it possible for students to work around diverse schedule constraints including travel as well as family, organizational and ministry obligations.

Learning Communities

Students go through the DCP as part of a cohort of 15 to 30 fellow learners. Cohorts move as a group from class to class, fostering the development of ongoing relationships and mutual support. New cohorts are formed each spring and fall.

Weekly discussion boards, on which students interact both with instructors and with one another, provide opportunity for dynamic exchanges of ideas and feedback.

Ashton Fish

Ashton Fish, ‘15 is the Next Gen Director or the Southern California District of Foursquare Churches. Ashton says, "The Degree Completion Program has been the best way for me to engage my college studies. With five weeks to focus on each subject, I increased my focus and capacity to learn. The online format and professor accessibility also helped me to complete my work in the midst of a busy travel schedule. I highly recommend this program for any busy leader!”

Marvin Enriquez

"I had a tremendous experience in the program. The relationships that I built over the 18 months of attending were invaluable to the learning experience. The class format and load were very appropriate for the working student. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the DCP.” – Marvin Enriquez, M.A. Clinical Psychology, Former Chaplain Union Rescue Mission, CA; Community Life Pastor at Christian Assembly

Nico Kay

Nico Kay, ‘14 is a Pastor in Nashua, New Hampshire. Nico says, "The DCP allowed me to keep a promise I made to myself 30 years earlier, to finish my bachelor’s degree. I’m a huge believer in life-long learning and it seemed hypocritical for me to tell church planters and other young leaders, ‘Continued learning at all stages of your life is essential…’ when I had seemingly stalled out on my chosen degree course. The DCP has prepared me to proceed toward my master’s degree and better equipped me as a leader to face the challenges presented by our rapidly-changing world.”

Curriculum

Bible/Theology

BIBL 328 Biblical Interpretation

BIBL 329 Old Testament Foundations

BIBL 331 Jesus & The Kingdom

BIBL 429 Reconciliation in Romans

THEO 405 Biblical Theology of Leadership

THEO 412 Theology & the Christian Life

Ministry

MIN 309 Church Dynamics

ICST 403 Intercultural Ministry

LDST 404 Mentoring & Team Building

MIN 417 Emerging Models of Ministry

PSYC 411 Christian Counseling

Leadership

COMM 312 Conflict Management

LDST 310 Foundations for Leadership

PHIL 303 Leadership Ethics

LDST 410 Contemporary Approaches to Leadership

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should enroll in BAML?

Ideal students are highly motivated, involved in some type of ministry or outreach which may or may not be vocational, and range in age from late 20's to 50+.

I went to LPC 20 years ago. Will any of those credits transfer?

As long as they fulfill curriculum category requirements, yes. Because L.I.F.E. and LPC did not require as many General Education units in the past, it's possible that you may need to pick up some of those units at a community college or through other options.

I went to a community college and earned an A.A., but I didn't take any Bible courses. How do I earn the 12 outside credits in the Bible category?

LPC offers several distance learning classes that will fulfill this requirement. You can enroll in these classes before, during, or after you complete the BAML.

Can I get credit for non-accredited college or institute work?

It depends. The registrar can evaluate all of your prior academic work and let you know which courses credits are transferable. You may need to provide prior school catalogs and course outlines in order for non-accredited or institute work to be evaluated.

Must I take all of the BAML courses if I have earned more than 75 units previously?

Yes. All 45 BAML units are required for the major. The only exception is for previous LPC graduates who are earning a second B.A.; they are only required to take 33 units.

How much time should I plan to devote to study in the BAML?

Students should plan to devote an average of 12-15 hours per week to study, spread out throughout the week.

Is there a particular time schedule I need to follow each week?

One of the advantages of the BAML is that you can customize your study time based on the demands of your own personal schedule. However, you should plan to set aside pockets of time spread throughout the week to work on coursework. Essentially, you'll need to do each week's reading at the beginning of each week, access the discussion board midweek, and submit written work before midnight each Sunday.

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Admissions Process & Deadlines

For more information about Adult and Graduate Studies admissions, including transcript reviews, contact Linna Martz, Admissions Counselor for Adult & Graduate Studies at lmartz@lifepacific.edu or 909-706-3011.

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