Overview of the Online Christian Leadership Program
Aspiring ministers and lay leaders in the church face significant obstacles to maximizing their potential. They need engaging and relevant education and solid biblical and theological training to prepare them for local church leadership. Churches need talent and discipleship resources to launch new ministries, engage communities, and develop effective disciple-makers. The Associate of Science in Christian Ministry Leadership at IWU equips you to rise to the challenge, follow your call and begin working in local church and non-profit settings.
- Highly affordable online ministry education
- Apply your studies to your current ministry context
- Courses are rooted in effective leadership theory and practice
- Optional ministry leadership labs help you learn through hands-on experience
You’ll Learn To…
- Lead people with strategic vision and concrete goals
- Multiply disciples and equip other church leaders
- Grow in spiritual maturity and shepherd others in their growth
- Articulate theology in ways that result in transformation of lives
TUITION
60 Total
Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.
DISCOUNTS: Pastor - 25% Discount Per Credit Hour; Wesleyan Pastor - 45% Discount Per Credit Hour; Bridge Initiative - $7000 / year
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans benefits, and employer reimbursement.
Courses
Below are the courses required to complete the program. Courses are generally taken sequentially, one at a time, until the program is complete. Full course descriptions may be viewed by clicking on the course titles below. For further information, feel free to contact us.
Foundational & Gen Ed Courses
Foundational Course - 3 credit hours required
General Education - 24 credit hours required
View a full list of General Education Course Descriptions
- Written Communication - 6 credit hours
- Oral Communication - 3 credit hours
- Mathematics - 3 credit hours
- Natural Science - 3 credit hours
- General Psychology (PSY 150) - 3 credit hours
- Arts and Humanities - 3 credit hours
- New Testament Introduction (BIL 112) - 3 credit hours
27 total credits
Core Courses
33 credit hours required
REQUIREMENTS
Click on each section to expand the different requirements for this program. If you have any questions about the admissions process, feel free to contact one of our admissions representatives at 1-866-498-4968.
- Proof of standard high school diploma or GED certification.
- Completion of 60 semester hours.
- Completion of the required core (major) courses with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and a minimum of 15 hours of the core (major) taken at Indiana Wesleyan University.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Completion of 24 hours of general education requirements as specified.
- Payment of all tuition and fees in order to receive a diploma.
START DATES
Below are the program locations, upcoming dates, and meeting times for the program. This list is updated regularly as new classes are added.
Accreditation
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
*Effective 07-01-2021 through 06-30-2022