Christian Leadership & Church Ministries (B.S.) - Women's Leadership - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| Choose three credit hours from the following: | 3 | |
| Philosophy and Contemporary Ideas | ||
Critical Thinking Elective | ||
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 40-43 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
- 2
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
- 3
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 & EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 & THEO 202 waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| APOL 201 | Apologetics and Cultural Engagement 1 | 3 |
| APOL 250 | Faith, Reason, and the Search for Meaning 1 | 3 |
| BUSI 240 | Organizational Behavior and Management 1 | 3 |
| GLST 220 | Intercultural Communication and Engagement 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| BIBL 350 | Introduction to Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BUSI 409 | Nonprofit Management and Governance | 3 |
| CHMN 201 | Introduction to Church Ministries | 3 |
| CHMN 205 | Church Ministry Practicum I | 1 |
| CHMN 300 | Church Ministry Practicum II | 1 |
| CHMN 305 | Church Ministry Practicum III | 1 |
| CHMN 360 | Foundations in Ministry Programming | 3 |
| CHMN 447 | Discipleship in Church Ministries | 3 |
| CHMN 450 | Leadership and Management in Ministry | 3 |
| CHMN 489 | Church Ministries Capstone | 3 |
| CLCM 200 | Spiritual Foundations for the Christian Life | 3 |
| CLED 310 | Foundations of Christian Leadership | 3 |
| CLED 365 | The Personal Development of the Leader | 3 |
| CLED 410 | Team Dynamics in Christian Leadership | 3 |
| CLED 425 | Ethical Issues in Christian Leadership | 3 |
| CLED 499 | Christian Leadership Internship | 3 |
| THEO 324 | A Theology of Suffering and Disability | 3 |
| THEO 350 | Methods and Issues in Theology | 3 |
| YOUT 220 | Global Youth Culture | 3 |
| Total Hours | 51 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Cognate | ||
| WLED 220 | Survey of Women's Ministries | 3 |
| WLED 320 | Spiritual Formation and Development for Women in Leadership | 3 |
| WLED 330 | The Role of Christian Women in Ministry | 3 |
| WLED 387 | Methods of Teaching the Bible and Communication Skills for Women | 3 |
| WLED 410 | Leadership Development and Strategies for Women in Ministry | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 0-10 credit hours of free electives | 0-10 | |
| Total Hours | 0-10 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major and cognate taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| CHMN 201 | Introduction to Church Ministries | 3 |
| CLCM 200 | Spiritual Foundations for the Christian Life | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| Communication Elective (GLST 220) 1 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective (BUSI 240) 1 | 3 | |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| CHMN 205 | Church Ministry Practicum I | 1 |
| YOUT 220 | Global Youth Culture | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| Information Literacy Elective (APOL 201) 1 | 3 | |
| MATH Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CHMN 360 | Foundations in Ministry Programming | 3 |
| CLED 310 | Foundations of Christian Leadership | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHIL 201 or Critical Thinking Elective (APOL 250) 1 | 3 | |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| BIBL 350 | Introduction to Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| CHMN 300 | Church Ministry Practicum II | 1 |
| CLED 410 | Team Dynamics in Christian Leadership | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Natural Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CHMN 305 | Church Ministry Practicum III | 1 |
| CHMN 447 | Discipleship in Church Ministries | 3 |
| CLED 365 | The Personal Development of the Leader | 3 |
| THEO 350 | Methods and Issues in Theology | 3 |
| WLED 220 | Survey of Women's Ministries | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHMN 450 | Leadership and Management in Ministry | 3 |
| CLED 425 | Ethical Issues in Christian Leadership | 3 |
| THEO 324 | A Theology of Suffering and Disability | 3 |
| WLED 320 | Spiritual Formation and Development for Women in Leadership | 3 |
| WLED 330 | The Role of Christian Women in Ministry | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BUSI 409 | Nonprofit Management and Governance | 3 |
| CLED 499 | Christian Leadership Internship | 3 |
| WLED 387 | Methods of Teaching the Bible and Communication Skills for Women | 3 |
| WLED 410 | Leadership Development and Strategies for Women in Ministry | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Cultural Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CHMN 489 | Church Ministries Capstone | 3 |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120-123 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling foundational skills requirements.
- 2
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information.
- 3
Students are encouraged to complete two semesters of internship. The second semester of internship will take the place of an elective.