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.
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, 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.
Bachelor of Christian Leadership Degree
Requires a 2.00 GPA and to
necesitas :
 Level 1 Endorsement
  Level 1 Endorsement28 courses required
-   Christian Apologetics (3 Units) Christian Apologetics (3 Units)
-   Ethics (3 Units) Ethics (3 Units)
-   History of World Christianity (4 Units) History of World Christianity (4 Units)
-   Church and Ministry (3 Units) Church and Ministry (3 Units)
-   Ministry Foundations (3 Units) Ministry Foundations (3 Units)
-   New Testament Survey (3 Units) New Testament Survey (3 Units)
-   Old Testament Survey (3 Units) Old Testament Survey (3 Units)
-   Pastoral Care (3 Units) Pastoral Care (3 Units)
-   Theology I  (4 Units) Theology I  (4 Units)
-   Theology II  (4 Units) Theology II  (4 Units)
-   Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Units) Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Units)
-   Evangelism: Presenting Grace (3 Units) Evangelism: Presenting Grace (3 Units)
-   Biblical Interpretation I (4 Units) Biblical Interpretation I (4 Units)
-   People Smart for Ministry (3 Units) People Smart for Ministry (3 Units)
-   Biblical Interpretation II (4 Units) Biblical Interpretation II (4 Units)
-   Introduction to Economics (3 Units) Introduction to Economics (3 Units)
-   Prayer (3 Units) Prayer (3 Units)
-   Introduction to Sociology (3 Units) Introduction to Sociology (3 Units)
-   Total Fitness (3 Units) Total Fitness (3 Units)
-   Introduction to Communication (3 Units) Introduction to Communication (3 Units)
-   Leadership (3 Units) Leadership (3 Units)
-   Life Coaching Ministry (3 Units) Life Coaching Ministry (3 Units)
-   Christian Leaders Connections (3 Units) Christian Leaders Connections (3 Units)
-   Leadership Excellence School Admissions (0 Units) Leadership Excellence School Admissions (0 Units)
-   Influence Smart (1 Unit) Influence Smart (1 Unit)
-   College Writing (3 Units) College Writing (3 Units)
-   College Writing Lab (1 Unit) College Writing Lab (1 Unit)
-   Capstone Bachelor of Christian Leadership (1 Unit) Capstone Bachelor of Christian Leadership (1 Unit)
1 course required
1 course required
-   Transfer - Mathematics 1 (3 Units) Transfer - Mathematics 1 (3 Units)
-   Transfer - Science 1 (3 Units) Transfer - Science 1 (3 Units)
-   Astronomy (3 Units) Astronomy (3 Units)
-   Introduction to Biology (3 Units) Introduction to Biology (3 Units)
-   Practical Mathematics (3 Units) Practical Mathematics (3 Units)
-   College Algebra (3 Units) College Algebra (3 Units)
3  Units Minimum in the following Category:
 Ministry
 You need 3 more Units
 You need 3 more Units6  Units Minimum in the following Category:
 General
 You need 6 more Units
 You need 6 more Units25  Units Minimum in the following Category:
 Any
 You need 25 more Units
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