Bachelor of Christian Leadership Degree
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.
Objectives
- Employ sound principles of interpretation and apply Scripture to contemporary contexts
- Defend the biblical worldview and critique other worldviews
- Biblically assess various doctrinal claims and ministry methodologies
- Demonstrate competence in making disciples, pastoral care, and leadership
- Choose a sphere of influence, relate a biblical worldview to that sphere, and develop leadership abilities within that sphere
- Develop skills to gather information, think critically, 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.
Who is this degree 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. Lead faithfully—wherever God places you.
Bachelor of Christian Leadership Degree
Requires a 2.00 GPA and to
complete the following :
Level 1 Endorsement28 courses required
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Christian Apologetics (3 Units) - Ethics (3 Units)
- History of World Christianity (4 Units)
- Church and Ministry (3 Units)
- Ministry Foundations (3 Units)
- New Testament Survey (3 Units)
- Old Testament Survey (3 Units)
- Pastoral Care (3 Units)
- Theology I (4 Units)
- Theology II (4 Units)
- Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Units)
- Evangelism: Presenting Grace (3 Units)
- Biblical Interpretation I (4 Units)
- People Smart for Ministry (3 Units)
- Biblical Interpretation II (4 Units)
- Introduction to Economics (3 Units)
- Prayer (3 Units)
- Introduction to Sociology (3 Units)
- Total Fitness (3 Units)
- Introduction to Communication (3 Units)
- Leadership (3 Units)
- Life Coaching Ministry (3 Units)
- Christian Leaders Connections (3 Units)
- Leadership Excellence School Admissions (0 Units)
- Influence Smart (1 Unit)
- College Writing (3 Units)
- College Writing Lab (1 Unit)
- Capstone Bachelor of Christian Leadership (1 Unit)
1 course required
1 course required
- Transfer - Mathematics 1 (3 Units)
- Transfer - Science 1 (3 Units)
- Astronomy (3 Units)
- Introduction to Biology (3 Units)
- Practical Mathematics (3 Units)
- College Algebra (3 Units)
3 Units Minimum in the following Category:
Ministry
You need 3 more Units6 Units Minimum in the following Category:
General
You need 6 more Units25 Units Minimum in the following Category:
Any
You need 25 more Units