MASTER OF ARTS iN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
OL 630 Leadership & Organizational
Christian Apologetics (CSAP) AP 500 Theological Writing (0) Grammar. sentence structure and paragraph development for theo logical writing. C ritica l thinking a nd composition in c luding extracting information from sources, synthesis, format for written papers. Experience in writing papers in theological and related a re as. A two-semester hour. non-credit course required in the first yea r of study for stu dents assigned b y the Writing Proficiency Exam or st11dents who have comp leted the ESL sequence. Fee: A fee equivalent to two semester hours of rnition is required. (Same as SS 500.) AP 510 Apologetics Research and Writing (1) Research skills for use of library, internet. and key apologetics refer e nce works. Methods of scholarl y and journalistic writing with empha sis on crit ica l thinking. persuasion and evaluation of data and testi mony. Required of M.A. students. AP 521 Survey of Genesis - Malachi (3) A broad survey of the O ld Testa ment hooks, including sc.:lected introdu cto ry and c riti ca l issues, relevant background. major themes and divisions and cru cial problems. Required of M.A. stu dents. (Same as BE 519.) AP 522 Survey of Matthew - Revelation (3) A general overview of the New Testament hooks , int· luding selected introdu ctory and criti cal issues. relevant background. major themes and divisions and crucial problems. Required of M.A. st udents. (Same as BE S20.) AP 527 Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods (3) A stud y of sound interpretation and app li ca tion of the Bible, inc luding analysis of presupposi tions. general rules and special ized principles for var ious biblical genre and phenomena. A presen tation of va riou s approaches to srndying the Bible. Required of M.A. students. (Sarne as BE 517.) AP 529 Scripture: Authority, Canon and Criticism (2) A course addressing the essential issues in defending the Scrip rnres aga inst perenni a l attacks . Topics include historical reliabil ity, inerrancy, ca noni zat ion and divine inspiration of Sc ript11r e including an examination and cri-
FF 504 Christian Thought I (1) Biblical rationale for understand ing the Person and Work of the Triune God and the doctrines of man and sin. A personal lifelong learning plan is developed. FF 505 Christian Thought II (1) Biblical rationale for understand ing the doctrines of salvation , the church and future events. A per sonal lifelon g learnin g plan 1s developed. FF 510 Christian Thought and the Sciences (1) Reading and discussion focused upon rel ating C hristi an convic tion to academic inquiry in the Sciences. FF 511 Christian Thought and Business Management (1) Reading and discussion focused upon relating C hristian conv ic tion to academic inquiry in Busi ness Management.
Development (2) OL 650 The Inner Leader (2) OL 660 E thi cal Decision Making (2) 2. Research Project (4 units) OL 696 Research Project (2) OL 697 Research Presentation (2) 3. E lect ives (10 units. a minimum of 4 units in OL courses) 4. Bible and theology courses from Bible Exposition. The ology, Apologetics (6 units) Nore: /11 ordrr to e11s11rr progr(l,n readi11ess. s111de11rs who havr 1101 a11ai11ed s11fficie111 1111ders/(l1idi11g of mr111agcme11r a11d fi111111ce rhrou![h 1111dergr11d1111/t' cour.<eworl: or eq11iv ole11r experietta' may ht req11ired to tale 011r or both of thr followi11g /J11si11ess Fo1111dariom co11r.<cs {up to six 11111/s tn(ly VI' rredired toward the degree) as eleltivr 1111its: MBAD 506 l\lark'eting from the Management Perspective (3) MBAO.'il6 Accountingand Finance for Deci sion Makers (3) ■ Maintaining a 2 .5 average with no grade below a C in all courses to he credited toward graduation. Srndents cannot graduate while on probation. ■ Completing a minimum of 24 units at Biola Un ivers ity. All degree compo ne nts must be completed as credit courses.
Director: Daniel E. Maltby. Ph.D. Faculty: M. Cavin, R. Johnson, Rae
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Master of Am degree in Orga ni za tion a l Leadership is designed for individuals who wish to shape and develop their lead ership capabilities. Principles and practices emphasized in this pro gram enhance personal knowl edge and skills for business, non profit, and ministry leade rship. Swdents prepare to deal with the growi ng complexity and chal lenges that leaders face daily as they guide people coward shared goals. The program is designed for professional men and women with undergraduate degrees and super visory experience who are search ing for a professional degree pro gram with strong biblical integra tion and solid marketplace value. l'he degree is interdiscipli nary in narnre and e mphasizes research and practice derived from the fields of management, psychology, sociology. and educa tion. Students are encouraged to grow in three fundamental areas: ■ Conceprnal understanding of leadership. ■ Awareness of personal charac ter and leadership potential. ■ G rowth in effective leadership skills. Courses may he transferred or wai ved on th e basis of equiva lent study or work experience.
FF 512 Christian Thought, Communication and the Performing Arts (1)
Reading and discussion focused upon rel ating Ch ristian conviction co academic inquiry in Communi ca tion and the Performing Arts. FF 513 Christian Thought and the Humanities (1) Reading and discussion focused upon re lating C hristian convic tion to academic inquiry in the Hurnaniti es. FF 514 Christian Thought and Behavioral Science (1) Reading and discussion focused upon relating C hristi an convic tion to academic inquiry in the Behavioral Sciences. Independent Study Courses Independent stud y co urses offer lecrn res on cassette rapes and add itional study materials by outstanding theologians. apolo gists, and biblical scholars. These courses from the Institute of The o logical Studies may he taken for graduate level credit. Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics stu dents are limited to three units in their degree program. Students who desire grad uate credit for ITS courses must meet the normal requirement s for admission to the universit y and registe r for the co urses through the Office of the Registrar. For further details , see the Talbot section of the catalog or contact the Chris tian Apologetics Department.
Completing the entire program in no more than fi ve years.
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GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Foundations of Faith (CSFF) FF 501 Study of the Old Testament (1) An ove rview of O ld Testament History and Literature foeusing on persons, events and themes . A personal lifelong learning plan is developed . FF 502 Study of the New Testament (1) An overview of New Testament History and Literature focusing on persons, events and themes. A personal lifelong learning plan is developed. FF 503 Bible Interpretation and Application (1) An overview of personal Bible srndy for growt h toward Chri st ian maturity. Bible srndy tools are introduced.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The l'vlaster of Arts in Organi7.a tional Leadership is a 36-unit pro gram, that includes the following: Completing the Required Program of Study ■ Core Organizational Leader ship Courses ( 16 units) OL 510 Practical Leadership Theory (2) OL 530 C haracter and Leadership (2) OL 550 Leadership Chal lenge Program (2) OL 6l0 Leadership & Group Behavior (2) OL 620 Communi cat ion Leaders (2)
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