Master of Arts in Christian Leadership

PROGRAM COORDINATOR, DR. DEREK CHINN

Effective leaders are motivated and equipped to lead the church in honoring Christ and accomplishing her God-given purposes. This includes introducing others to Christ, serving the communities in and/or around the church, guiding disciples toward spiritual maturity, and mentoring others to serve. To be equipped for such tasks requires an understanding of Scripture, personal relationship with Jesus, and leadership skills. Multnomah offers a choice of emphases designed to help graduates be wise, faithful, and effective leaders in their current and future ministry settings.

Educational Philosophy

The Master of Arts in Christian Leadership is a professional degree focused on preparing leaders for service in the local church or a parachurch organization.  The program can be completed in two years, as a full-time student.

The MACL emphasizes contextualizing your learning experience. Your professors are also experts in their fields who are currently serving or have extensive experience serving in the church and/or in parachurch settings. In this program, we go beyond learning about leading and together learn how to be godly leaders.

An experienced mentor supervises each student to assist in the skill learning process. We want graduates who have the wisdom, compassion, and aptitude to lead effectively and faithfully.

Program Outcomes

At the completion of the MACL program, students will be able to:

1. Explain the biblical text in its original context and for its theological and cultural significance.
2. Contextualize major themes and theological concepts of the biblical text.
3. Engage others in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner.
4. Model a Christocentric understanding of leadership and service.
5. Promote healthy spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being for oneself and others.

Admission

1. Must possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 32 semester hours of general studies from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or holds membership in the Association of Universities and Colleges in Canada or the equivalent.
2. Must hold a minimum 2.5 undergraduate grade point average (4.0 scale).
3. Must believe and affirm the essential doctrines of the Christian faith.
4. See the Admission & Financial Information section of the catalog for information about other admission requirements.

Graduation Requirements

1. Complete all general graduation requirements as listed earlier in this section.
2. Complete required program credits with at least 24 credits earned at Multnomah Biblical Seminary.
3. Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale).
4. Satisfactorily complete all mentored ministry with mentor’s recommendation.
5. Affirms the essential doctrines of the Christian faith.
6. Normally, complete the program within a four-year period from the date of matriculation.