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The Master of Arts – Professional Track
Public Leadership Specialization provides theological and practical training for leadership in faith-based non-profit organizations. This cutting-edge degree recognizes the need for faith leadership beyond the confines of the congregation, for a rich and diverse education.

This degree is normally a two-year program when taken full-time and requires a total of 51 academic credits, plus public leadership fieldwork and additional non-credit requirements. Courses are available on both campuses in various formats: residential, hybrid, intensive, and online. If the degree is not completed within four years, the student must petition the faculty for continuance in the degree program.

Admission Requirement:

• A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.8.

Application overview

Read more about this degree  in the Academic Catalog

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