Bachelor of Christian Leadership Degree | CLI

You need to complete 31 more courses and 122 more credits to mark this activity complete.

🎓 Bachelor of Christian Leadership

Versatile. Biblical. Life-Equipping.

Whether you're preparing for the workplace, pursuing ministry, entering a trade, leading in your home, or launching a nonprofit—Christian leadership is needed everywhere. The Bachelor of Christian Leadership at Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) equips you to lead with wisdom, integrity, and biblical conviction in any sphere of life.

“Designed as a versatile degree to help you be a well-rounded Christian leader applying a biblical worldview in a wide variety of life situations: business, trades, home, church, ministries.”

This degree gives you options—not just academically, but for your whole life and calling.

🎓 A Double Major with Optional Triple Focus

This degree program includes:

✅ A Bible/Theology Major – grounding you in God’s Word and the redemptive story
✅ A Ministry Major – equipping you to serve, lead, counsel, and disciple
✅ An Optional Concentration – specialize in areas like Business, Philosophy, Youth Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Chaplaincy, and more
✅ A Triple Major Option – combine Business or Philosophy with your ministry training

🎯 What You’ll Learn

This bachelor’s degree prepares you to:

Employ sound interpretation of Scripture and apply biblical truth to today’s world
Defend and articulate a biblical worldview in contrast to other worldviews
Evaluate doctrinal claims and ministry methods through a biblical lens
Make disciples and care for others spiritually and emotionally
Choose a leadership sphere (business, education, home, ministry, etc.) and apply biblical leadership principles to that area
Think critically, gather information, and communicate clearly

🙌 What Can You Do with a Bachelor of Christian Leadership?

This degree is intentionally broad and adaptable—equipping you for ministry, the marketplace, or further education.

🏠 Lead in Every Sphere of Life

✅ Church and Ministry Leadership – pastors, ministry directors, lay leaders
✅ Christian Business Leadership – lead or launch a faith-based company
✅ Home and Family Life – lead with Christlike wisdom in parenting, marriage, and home discipleship
✅ Nonprofit and Community Work – start or support outreach efforts
✅ Trades and Entrepreneurship – bring godly influence and integrity to vocational settings
✅ Teaching and Education – instruct others in a biblical worldview

📚 Advance to Graduate or Seminary Studies

This program is also a strong platform for future study. You’ll be well-positioned to:

Apply for master’s programs in theology, ministry, counseling, or leadership
Transfer to academic partner institutions for further education
Prepare for seminary or graduate-level Bible colleges

👨‍🎓 Who Is This Degree For?

This program is ideal for:

✅ High school or homeschool graduates who want a Christian degree before entering the workforce or trade school
✅ Retirees or second-career leaders who want to grow in biblical knowledge and impact others for Christ
✅ Working professionals who desire biblical leadership skills and ministry training
✅ Anyone seeking to lead faithfully in their church, community, or career

💰 Flexible and Debt-Free Learning

Thanks to CLI’s free-access, donation-supported model, you can complete your Bachelor of Christian Leadership without student debt. Study at your own pace, on your own schedule, with support from a global community of students and mentors.

✝️ Leadership Rooted in Christ. Impact That Lasts.

Leadership isn’t just for pastors or CEOs—it’s for every believer seeking to live with purpose. Whether in the pulpit, the boardroom, the classroom, or the kitchen table, this degree will help you lead with Christ at the center.

To receive the
Bachelor of Christian Leadership Degree
Requires a 2.00 GPA and to
complete the following :

Level 3 Endorsement

28 courses required

1 course required

1 course required

1 course required

3 Units Minimum in the following Category:
Ministry

You need 3 more Units

6 Units Minimum in the following Category:
General

You need 6 more Units

25 Units Minimum in the following Category:
Any

You need 25 more Units

0 of 123 Minimum Units Completed