Overview

This Theology and Christian Leadership BA course from the California Lutheran University equips students to design a major or minor appropriate for their interests and career goals.

Students begin by selecting their area of specialization:

Children, Youth, and Family Ministry
Not for Profit & Social Sector
Spirituality and the Arts

Two key features define every major and minor experience: 1) an internship with an organization that will allow the student to develop themselves as leaders and 2) a seminar of 4-8 students to integrate experiences in the classroom and on internship into their self-understanding as leaders.

Career opportunities:

Most of our graduates have combined multiple academic fields into their major or minor, which prepares them for a variety of careers focused on interpersonal engagement. Many alumni continue onto graduate studies related to sexuality, arts, theology or management, while other alumni work as teachers, counselors, camp directors, non-profit leaders, and pastors.

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Clergy
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Fundraising Managers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Religion, Identity and Vocation

Intergrative Seminar Vocation & Leadrshp

Interfaith Storytelling and Organizing

Biblical Greek

Bible in the Ancient World

The Bible and the Contemporary World

Exploring the Qur'an

Luther and the 16th Century Reformations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies Leadership View 501 other Bachelors in Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Your Application & Essay
Request Recommendation
Submit Application Fee
Transcripts
English Proficiency
Optional Interview

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

53650 USD / year

≈ 53650 USD / year
Out-of-State

53650 USD / year

≈ 53650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53650 USD / year

≈ 53650 USD / year

Living costs

California

United States

1570 - 2658 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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