The Doctor of Christian Global Leadership (D.C.G.L.) is an advanced professional doctoral degree designed to equip Christian leaders for effective leadership in churches, ministries, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, mission organizations, and global Christian enterprises.
The program combines biblical and theological foundations, Christian leadership, global mission, intercultural ministry, organizational development, strategic leadership, and doctoral research. Students are prepared to provide visionary and ethical leadership in an increasingly multicultural, technologically connected, and rapidly changing world.
Particular emphasis is placed on developing leaders who can integrate faith, mission, leadership, education, technology, and community transformation for the advancement of God’s Kingdom.
The D.C.G.L. program is appropriate for pastors, missionaries, ministry executives, educators, chaplains, nonprofit leaders, Christian organizational administrators, and experienced Christian professionals who desire advanced preparation for global Christian leadership.
REQUIREMENTS AND PLANS OF STUDY
Biblical Foundations of Christian Leadership (4 credits)
Theology of Christian Leadership and Mission (4 credits)
Global Christian Leadership and World Christianity (4 credits)
Intercultural Leadership and Communication (4 credits)
Strategic Leadership for Churches and Christian Organizations (4 credits)
Organizational Development and Change Leadership (4 credits)
Ethics, Governance, and Servant Leadership (4 credits)
Global Mission, Evangelism, and Community Transformation (4 credits)
Leadership, Technology, and Digital Ministry (4 credits)
Doctoral Research Methods and Scholarly Writing (4 credits)
Leadership Practicum and Ministry Project (4 credits)
Doctoral Dissertation / Applied Research Project (4 credits)
Total credits required for graduation: 36