Leadership Studies
The Master of Arts in Leadership Studies exists to inspire transformational leaders to serve their organizations, churches, and nonprofits within the global community. Integrating the best practices of real-world leadership with theology, culture, ethics, and spirituality, students engage in a learning community that develops critical thinking, collaborative participation, and the cultivation of long-standing networks.
Outcomes
- Leadership Practices: Apply leadership theory, a theological framework, and critical thinking skills in order to creatively impact organizations and their environments.
- Intercultural Competence: Apply the intercultural and communication skills necessary to lead in partnership with people of other cultures and contexts.
- Ethical Decision-Making: Analyze and apply tools of ethical reasoning and decision making to ethical dilemmas in specific contexts of leadership, life, and ministry.
- Spirituality: Formulate and present a theological framework of spirituality in relation to character development and the soul care of leadership.
Formats & Schedules
Vanguard University offers this world-class MA in two formats. Both are taught by the same top-ranked faculty using the same core curriculum, and both are designed for working adults. Students can choose from the following:
1. Traditional Format (classes on campus). Students enroll in two 8-week classes (3 units each) one night a week throughout the semester (currently offered on Thursday nights, 6-10 p.m.); and a 1-unit Saturday class.
2. Online Format. Students enroll in 7 units each semester and engage in a variety of online learning activities, including extensive reading and reflection, a live online format with faculty and other students, threaded discussions, and independent research.
Quick Facts
TOTAL UNITS
42
COST PER UNIT
$535*
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
2 years
START TERMS
Fall, Spring & Summer
*Tuition is based on the 2019/2020 academic year and is subject to change.
Meet Our Faculty & Staff
Gregory Austring, Ph.D.
Professor of Intercultural Studies, Religion and Ethics, Chair of General Education, School for Professional Studies
School:
714-966-6344
Tommy Casarez, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Religion, Assistant Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology
School:
714-966-5418
Willem Dogterom, D.Min.
Professor of Pastoral Ministries and Spiritual Formation, Chair, Professional Studies, Religion
School:
714-966-6350
Frank Macchia, D.Theol.
Professor of Theology, Editor, PNEUMA: The Journal of the Society for Pentecostal Studies
School:
714-966-6437
Doug Petersen, Ph.D.
Margaret S. Smith Professor of World Missions and Intercultural Studies
School:
714-966-6351