Executive Leadership in Christian Ministry Master's Degree, M.A.
Do you feel called to be an executive pastor or nonprofit leader? Do you work in para-church ministry or serve as a senior pastor of a smaller church? CCU's Master of Arts in Executive Leadership in Christian Ministry degree can help you develop the skills necessary to be a more effective administrator at your current local church and open up other leadership positions in church ministries.
This online master's degree in Executive Leadership in Christian Ministry program will help you hone business-related skills while furthering the development of baseline ministry leadership proficiencies.
Program Focus
Developing the skills needed to be effective ministry leaders and administrators in church and nonprofit organizations
Offered through our College of Adult and Graduate Studies, the 100% online advanced degree program is beneficial not just for those possessing "executive" leadership titles and roles but also for ministers and leaders who need executive and specialized ministry skills to broaden their leadership capacities.
- 39 total credit hours
- Courses are taken one at a time and are typically completed in five-week blocks
- Designed for busy adult learners; complete in as little as 17 months of consecutive coursework, even with a full-time job
- Students can transfer up to 9 graduate-level credit hours
- Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
- Program Brochure
- Associate Degrees: Biblical Studies, A.A.
- Bachelor's Degrees: Biblical Studies, B.A., Christian Ministry, B.A.
- Master’s Degrees: Biblical Studies, M.A., Theological Studies, M.A.
- Certificates: Biblical Studies Certificate
- Minors: Biblical Studies Minor
Flexible options for adult students
The Executive Leadership in Christian Ministry master's degree program is offered entirely online. You can complete the online Executive Leadership degree in as little as 17 months of full-time study, or you can take up to four years to graduate.
In the M.A. in Executive Leadership in Christian Ministry program, you'll enjoy small classes with other working adults who bring the richness of diverse backgrounds to discussions, adding dimension to the program. Throughout the program, you'll be mentored by qualified professors with strong academic credentials in theological studies and significant experience in their respective fields.
Earn your master's degree in Executive Leadership in Christian Ministry online. For more information, fill out the Request Info form on this page or contact one of our Enrollment Counselors at 303-963-3311 today.
State Exclusions for Online Students
Colorado Christian University is required by the U.S. Department of Education to be in compliance with state laws regarding where we can offer distance and/or online education. The College of Adult and Graduate Studies at Colorado Christian University offers courses to online students in all states with some exceptions for specific academic programs.