2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 26 2020–21 Graduate Academic Catalog School of Biblical and Theological Studies Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership Mission The mission of the Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership (M.A.B.L.) program at Cedarville University is to equip graduates with the skills for a lifetime of biblical, servant leadership. The mission is accomplished through a biblical, theological, and ministry core curriculum along with leadership ministry specialization courses, and a researched project as a capstone experience. Areas of Focus The Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership program offers courses that focus on biblical interpretation, theology, and ministry application particularly through biblical leadership. The goal of the program is to offer students, in an efficient format, focused theological training that will contribute to fruitful service in a variety of leadership contexts. Both coursework and a researched ministry project will accomplish these purposes. Program Objectives 1. Exhibit genuine devotion to God through living by biblical wisdom and ethical decision-making. 2. Demonstrate skill in biblical interpretation and theological articulation with relevance to a ministry context. 3. Communicate the truth of God’s word with clarity, accuracy, relevance, and conviction. 4. Design a theologically driven servant leadership model for the church and community. 5. Articulate a strategic vision for the church participating in God’s redemptive work in a variety of social and cultural contexts. Program Delivery Cedarville University has designed the Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership program to be flexible and responsive to students’ needs. Courses are being offered in both a face-to-face format and an online format. A student’s researched capstone experience can be completed in a local ministry context Program Prerequisites Students are not required to have previous academic work in biblical and theological studies. See Admission Standards. Course Requirements Course requirements involve a minimum of 36 semester hours including: Biblical, Theological, and Ministry Core...................................15 BTAT-6220 Personal Evangelism........................................... 3 BTAT-6410 Discipleship......................................................... 3 BTHT-6105 Introduction to Biblical Theology......................... 3 BTHT-6140 Foundational Christian Doctrine......................... 3 BTHT-6150 Contemporary Theology in Historical Context.... 3 Ministry Specialization Courses...............................................18 BTAT-6210 Biblical Leadership............................................... 3 BTAT-6310 Ministry of Teaching and Preaching..................... 3 BTOT-6150 Exposition of Old Testament Book...................... 3 MGMT-6300 Project Management......................................... 3 MGMT-6710 Management and Leadership of Organizations.3 MGMT-6720 Applied Leadership........................................... 3 Capstone Project..........................................................................3 BTAT-7270 Researched Leadership Project. ......................... 3 Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership Curriculum Summary Biblical, Theological, and Ministry core........................................ 15 Ministry Specialization Courses................................................... 18 Capstone Project............................................................................3 Total.............................................................................................36 Admission Standards The Cedarville University Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership program invites applications from qualified students who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved university, who are able to present a strong academic record, and who have a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. In addition to the general admission requirements listed in the Graduate Admissions section of this catalog, students must meet the following requirements: • Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.3 (on a 4.0 scale). Conditional acceptance may be offered in some cases. • Students not meeting admission standards may be considered for conditional admission to the program. • Recommendations from a pastor and an academic referent/ professor. Recommendations from personal friends or family members will not be accepted. Admission Process and Timeframe Applicants should follow specific admission criteria found in the Admissions section of the graduate catalog. Application decisions are generally made by the leadership of the Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership program within two weeks after an admission application is completed. Graduate Admissions will then notify applicants of the admission decision. Tuition and Fees Tuition cost for the Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership program for the 2020–21 academic year is $399 per semester credit hour. Audit is $200 per semester hour. The graduation fee for the Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership program for the 2020–21 academic year is $100. Financial Aid and Scholarships Federal aid is available to students who meet established requirements and complete the required forms. Institutional scholarships are also available. For additional information, visit cedarville.edu/gradaid .