Master of Arts in Leadership
Within the Master of Arts in Leadership, students will be equipped to be competent leaders with integrity and a holy imagination in the non-profit, business, community, or public sector.
In this graduate program, students will engage in a collaborative learning community. Through biblical and theological reflection students will acquire the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to navigate change, power dynamics, and conflict in diverse cultural, organizational, and entrepreneurial settings.
The Master of Arts in Leadership focuses on developing effective leaders for a wide variety of organizations.
Who Can Use This Degree?
- Executive leadership in church, educational and parachurch organizations.
- Leadership in corporate environments and non-profit organizations.
- Specialized personnel in the areas of church ministry and administration.
- College-trained lay people who desire biblical and theological studies to enhance their Christian witness within their chosen professions and/or their leadership in the local church.
- Preparation for doctoral-level study in a related field where the MA degree is an acceptable intermediate step.
- Those on a career path trajectory that includes leading others.
Where is the Master of Arts in Leadership offered?
Denver campus / Fully online at the Global campus / Washington DC campus
How many credit hours is the Master of Arts in Leadership?
52 credit hours
How long does it take to complete this degree?
2 years (full-time study)
What Courses Will I Take?
See each course you will take in these programs by reviewing our degree worksheet and academic catalog:
Degree Worksheet | Academic Catalog
The professional MA programs include the 28-credit-hour core courses, 12 credit hours of major courses, and 12 credit hours of elective courses toward the certificate of the student’s choosing.
BLOCK 2: Leadership DEGREE CORE (12 CREDITS)
| Code | Course Name | Credits |
| LD550 | Formational Leadership | 3 |
| LD600 | Power, Change, and Conflict | 3 |
| LD650 | Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| LD700 | Current Issues in Leadership | 3 |
What are the Program Requirements?
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5
- Completion of the application for admission and all required application documents
Faculty Highlight
Timothy Koller joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 2017 and serves as the Associate Dean of Innovation and Educational Systems as well as the director of the Leadership program. He earned his BS in Bible and MA in Ministry, with a concentration in leadership, from Lancaster Bible College. He earned a PhD in Leadership Studies from Capital Seminary and Graduate School.
For more information about this degree program, application process, and application deadlines, please contact the Admissions Office or call 303.762.6937.