Christian Leadership Major
The major in Christian Leadership endeavors to equip students to be effective leaders in a multitude of arenas within the Church Universal. Students take a specific concentration in Biblical and Theological Studies, Christian Ministry, or Worship Arts in accordance with their gifts and passions.
Important Notes
- 40% of major requirements must be completed at Judson.
- 40% of major requirements must be upper division.
- Students must also choose a concentration area; concentrations and minors cannot be earned in the same subject.
Gen Eds Required by Major
- DCW301 Reflecting on the Conversation (1 c.h.) Reflecting on the Conversation (fulfills Gen Ed GEN301 Requirement)
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BST221 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| DCW101 | Introduction to the Community of Worship Performers | 0.5 |
| DCW301 | Reflecting on the Conversation | 1 |
| DCW491 | Issues in Christian Leadership | 3 |
| DCW495 | Christian Leadership Internship | 3 |
| MIN201 | Intro to Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN385 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| SPC330 | Speaking the Faith | 3 |
| THS210 | Christianity in Conversation | 3 |
| THS221 | Christian Theology | 3 |
| THS225 | History and Theology of Worship | 3 |
| WOR301 | Worship Resources | 3 |
| WOR302 | Worship and the Arts | 3 |
| Total Hours | 34.5 | |
Biblical and Theological Studies Concentration
Important Notes:
- Courses may not duplicate with the major requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Electives | 15 | |
| Choose 5 courses of BST or THS coursework | ||
| Pentateuch/Pre-Exilic Literature | ||
| Life and Meaning of Jesus | ||
| Paul and His Epistles | ||
| Bible Book Study: Hebrews and Catholic Epistles | ||
| Prophetic Literature | ||
| Bible Book Study: John and Johannine Epistles | ||
| Bible Book Study: 1-2 Corinthians | ||
| Bible Book Study: Galatians and Philippians | ||
| Bible Book Study: Revelation | ||
| Bible Book Exegesis: Luke | ||
| Bible Book Exegesis: Romans | ||
| Bible Book Exegesis: Hebrews | ||
| Christology | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Ministry Studies Concentration
Important Notes:
- Courses may not duplicate with the major requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MIN202 | Personal Development in Ministry | 3 |
| MIN295 | Practicum I/Christian Ministries | 1 |
| MIN296 | Practicum II/Christian Ministries | 1 |
| MIN311 | Administration and Management in Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN320 | Ministry Teaching | 3 |
| MIN340 | Mentoring/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN395 | Practicum III/Christian Ministries | 2 |
| MIN396 | Practicum IV/Christian Ministries | 2 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Worship Arts Concentration
Important Notes:
- Courses may not duplicate with the major requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS001 | Private Voice Instruction, No Credt | 0 |
| MUS002 | Private Piano Instruction, No Credt | 0 |
| MUS101 | Private Voice Instruction, Credit | 1-2 |
| MUS102 | Private Piano Instruction, Credit | 1-2 |
| MUS150 | University Choir 1 | 1 |
| MUS151 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS153 | Ear Training/Sight Singing I | 1 |
| MUS367 | Congregational Song from Chant to Contemporary Worship Music | 3 |
| WOR142 | Bas Audio/Video Prod for Worship | 3 |
| WOR152 | Worship Band Fundamentals | 3 |
| WOR203 | Designing/Facilitating Worship | 3 |
| Total Hours | 19-21 | |
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Students should enroll in MUS150 University Choir (0.5 c.h.) for 2 semesters, for a total of 1 credit hour.
Youth and Family Ministries Concentration
Important Notes:
- Courses may not duplicate with the major requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MIN202 | Personal Development in Ministry | 3 |
| MIN221 | Adolescent Culture | 3 |
| MIN295 | Practicum I/Christian Ministries | 1 |
| MIN296 | Practicum II/Christian Ministries | 1 |
| MIN395 | Practicum III/Christian Ministries | 2 |
| MIN396 | Practicum IV/Christian Ministries | 2 |
| PSY221 | Child and Asolescent Development | 3 |
| or PSY224 | Adolescent Development | |
| or SSC227 | Psychology of Aging | |
| SSC215 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Bachelor of Arts in Christian Leadership (Four-Year Plan)
Academic planning is the student's responsibility. This Graduation Plan is designed to be a guide to assist students as they plan their course selections. This is only a suggested schedule, and is not a substitute for a student's Advising Worksheet, nor the Program Requirements in the Judson University Catalog. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and approval of an academic advisor. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time at which they entered the institution. Course requirements and sequencing may vary with AP courses, transfer courses, English/math placement, or other conditions.
A full-time course load for undergraduate students is 12-18 credits per semester. Illinois residents receiving state aid should register for 15 hours per semester.
In addition to the courses below, chapel is required for all traditional full-time students (i.e., those taking 12 or more credit hours), both residents and commuters. This course counts as 1 credit towards a student's full-time status within the term, but does not earn credits towards graduation.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| GEN101 or ESS101 |
Questions of Life: Entering the Judson Conversation 1 or Wellness |
1-2 |
| ENG101 | Expository Writing | 3 |
| PSY111 or SOC151 |
Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| Physical Activity course | 1 | |
| BST110 | Intro to the Christian Bible | 3 |
| BST221 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| DCW101 | Introduction to the Community of Worship Performers | 0.5 |
| Hours | 14.5-15.5 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG102 | Critical Thinking and Writing (or ACT/SAT placement) | 3 |
| SPC120 | Foundations of Speech | 3 |
| Math based on ACT/SAT placement | 3 | |
| THS110 | Christian Faith: Understanding and Application | 3 |
| THS210 | Christianity in Conversation | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| HIS261 | History of Civilization I | 3 |
| MIN201 | Intro to Christian Ministries | 3 |
| THS225 | History and Theology of Worship | 3 |
| Concentration Course 2 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HIS262 | History of Civilization II | 3 |
| Gen Ed Visual and Performing Arts Elective | 3 | |
| THS221 | Christian Theology | 3 |
| Concentration Course 2 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Science w/Lab | 4 | |
| Concentration Course 2 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| DCW301 | Reflecting on the Conversation | 1 |
| MIN385 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| SPC220 | Oral Interpretation/Literature | 3 |
| WOR301 | Worship Resources | 3 |
| WOR302 | Worship and the Arts | 3 |
| Concentration Course 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENG380 | Literature, Community, and Human Flourishing | 3 |
| Concentration Course 2 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GEN401 | The Good Life: Continuing the Conversation | 3 |
| DCW491 | Issues in Christian Leadership | 3 |
| DCW495 | Christian Leadership Internship | 3 |
| Concentration Course 2 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 6 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 124.5-125.5 | |
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First-time students (those entering college directly from high school) should take GEN101; transfer students should take ESS101
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See major requirements for details. The total number of hours required will vary by concentration.