school of communication and leadership
Welcome to the school of Christian Communications and Leadership. If you desire to be a better communicator and leader in your field, you are on the right page. I would be glad to help you achieve your academic and professional goals in any way I can. If you have questions, please me at (318) 686-2360 or email at mconn@lbu.edu.
Serving Christ, Serving you,
Mark Conn, Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Communication and Leadership
school of communication and leadership
The purpose of the School of Communication is to train men and women to be effective communicators of the truth as they lead others. It offers the Bachelor of Arts in Communication, the Master of Arts in Christian Leadership, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Leadership. Each of the three programs can be completed from anywhere in the world.
Your communication and leadership studies at Louisiana Baptist University will establish a solid academic foundation grounded in Christian principles that will prepare you for the challenges of the modern world. These programs are ideal for those who work in a non-profit organization, operate a business, serve as an executive pastor, or are engaged in professional leadership.
DEGREES OFFERED:
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATION
with a double major in biblical studies
Recommended for those called to a ministry of leadership within the local church or as preparation for a professional vocation. You will study Bible and theology to form a foundation. Then you will develop specific leadership and communication skills within the concentration courses. The electives will allow you to study a specialty within the disciplines. A minor can be earned when a minimum of fifteen credit hours are completed in a particular discipline.
Orientation .......................................................................................................................... 2 Hours
General Studies Requirements .......................................................................................... 30 Hours
English I
English II
Literature Elective
Fundamentals of Speech
History Elective
History Elective
Science Elective
Science Elective
Social Studies Elective
Social Studies Elective
Bible Requirements .......................................................................................................... 30 Hours
Hermeneutics
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Personal Evangelism
Introduction to Biblical and Theological Studies
The God of the Bible
God’s Creatures Good and Bad
Jesus Christ and Salvation
The Holy Spirit and the Church
God’s Ultimate Victory
Communication Requirements ......................................................................................... 18 Hours
Effective Verbal Communication
Creative Writing
Marketing Communications I
Marketing Communications II
Human Relations in Management
Effective Public Relations
Communication Electives ................................................................................................. 15 Hours
Free Electives .................................................................................................................... 30 Hours
Graduation Workshop ......................................................................................................... 3 Hours
Total Degree Requirements ............................................................................................ 128 Hours
master of arts in Christian leadership
The curriculum combines core requirements with the flexibility to pursue particular interests through electives and a capstone project. Your advisor will work within these parameters to meet your academic needs and vocational goals.
Core Curriculum ............................................................................................................... 15 Hours
Principle-Centered Leadership
Dynamics of Organizational Change
Biblical Requirements of Leadership
Teams in Organization
Personal Development
Leadership Electives ......................................................................................................... 12 Hours
Thesis or Practicum ............................................................................................................ 6 Hours
Graduation Workshop ......................................................................................................... 3 Hours
Total Degree Requirements .............................................................................................. 36 Hours
Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Leadership
The curriculum is designed around your current work and your future goals. While the dean has prescribed a course of study for the program, your advisor will work within these parameters to design a curriculum for each student. A valuable tool in the customization of each student’s experience is independent research.
Independent research is the process of selecting a topic of interest or a subject in which your skills are lacking. Sometimes a need within your current organization prompts this realization. As projects occur to you, your advisor will guide you through the process of initiating an independent research project.
The value of independent research is that it allows you to customize the curriculum to receive maximum benefit from the learning experience. Further, it is similar to real-world applications in which a person coming into a new role must determine for oneself what information and skills must be acquired to perform well.
Core Curriculum ............................................................................................................... 15 Hours
Influential Leadership
Spiritual Ethics
Leading Through Conflict
Moses: Portrait of a Leader
Leadership Credibility
Leadership Electives ......................................................................................................... 15 Hours
Applied Research Studies ................................................................................................. 12 Hours
Dissertation ....................................................................................................................... 15 Hours
Graduation Workshop ......................................................................................................... 3 Hours
Total Degree Requirements .............................................................................................. 60 Hours
