Church Ministry and Leadership Church Administration - Oral Roberts University

Church Ministry and Leadership Church Administration from Oral Roberts University is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Program Overview The College of Theology facilitates Spirit-led growth and discipleship in students and equips them as ministers and leaders in the Body of Christ. Foundational to this purpose, students are equipped with a solid knowledge of the Bible, a sound understanding of theology and an effective grasp of ministry enabling them, through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, to proclaim the healing Gospel of Jesus Christ. The undergraduate Theology Department offers majors in the following areas: biblical literature, church ministry and leadership and theological-historical studies . Within the church ministry and leadership area, students select one of the following two majors: ministry and leadership or pastoral Christian ministries. The focus of the ministry and leadership major is to equip leaders to fill the offices of teacher, administrator and evangelist in the church through three concentrations of study: Educational Ministries concentration, church administration concentration and evangelism and outreach concentration. In each area of concentration a cognate of hermeneutics, signs and wonders, research seminar, systematic theology and an Old and New Testament elective is required. Church Administration Concentration This concentration educates and equips students to become church administrators. Foundational to this concentration is training in organization, programming, leadership aspects and the relationship of the church to the denomination and society. Skills are developed in the administration of nonprofit organizations, principles of management and organizational behavior. Students also acquire skills in preaching and teaching the Bible. This major emphasizes a strong biblical/theological foundation and provides well-balanced training in the theory and practice of pastoral ministry. Course Offerings for the Church Administration concentration include: Ministry Practicum Principles of Management Organizational Behavior Administration of Non-Profit Organizations Teaching the Bible Sermon Preparation and Preaching Outcomes A degree in ministry and leadership will prepare you for a career as a: Chaplain Evangelist Missionary Pastor Researcher Teacher View more details on Oral Roberts University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.