General Description and Program Goal

World Mission University offers a Master of Arts in Global Leadership requiring 41 semester hours of credit. This program offers advanced training in the knowledge and practice of leadership from biblical and missional perspectives. Students will be equipped for effective leadership in Christian ministry in a global context through this 41 credit graduate program designed primarily for current and future social workers and Christian coaches. 

The goal of Master of Arts in Global Leadership is to prepare students for Christian ministries in global contexts

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program students will be able to:

  • Equip theoretical knowledge of Christian coaching based on the Bible and theology.
  • Apply Christian coaching to various ministries.
  • Demonstrate professional skills and leadership in Christian coaching.
  • Demonstrate cultural competence in the global coaching fields.

 

Course Titles and Level

All courses at the Masters level are numbered 500 – 699. Course descriptions are provided in this catalog.

Degree Requirements: 41 credits

The coursework for the MAGL degree consists of Biblical/Theology Studies (6 credits), Spirituality/Leadership Studies (6 credits), Coaching Studies (21 credits), and Field Education (6 credits).

Biblical /Theological Studies: 6 credits

BT501 Introduction to Old Testament OR (3 credits)

BT502 Introduction to New Testament (3 credits)

ST502 Systematic Theology I OR (3 credits)

ST503 Systematic Theology II (3 credits)

Leadership Studies: 3 credits

IS514 Leadership Development (3 credits)

Coaching Studies: 24 Credits

CH 550 Core Theories of Coaching Psychology (3 credits)

CH 552 Mindfulness-Based Christian Coaching (3 credits)

CH 555 Growth-Oriented Trauma Coaching (3 credits)

CH 557 Human Flourishing through Applied Positive Psychology (3 credits)

CH 559 Clinical Intervention Models in Coaching (3 credits)

CH 532 Spiritual Formation and Coaching (3 credits)

CH 563 Integrative Perspectives on Coaching, Adult Learning, and Lifelong Development (3 credits)

CH 564 Psychological and Behavioral Studies of Leadership in Coaching (3 credits)

Field Education: 6 credits

CH581 Coaching Practicum I (2 credits)

CH582 Coaching Practicum II (2 credits)

PT685-688 Student Chapel I-IV (.5 credit each)

Electives: 6 credits ((can be substituted with coaching studies or field education courses up to 6 credits, but not with Theology courses.)

CH570 ICF Core Coaching Competencies I (3 credits)

CH571 ICF Core Coaching Competencies I (3 credits)

 

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from the MAGL program the student is required to have completed a minimum of 41 semester credits with a 2.5 GPA or above. As many as 20 semester credits of graduate work may be transferred from another institution. A minimum of 21 units must be completed at WMU.

 

Admissions Consultation

Tel: (213) 388-1000 Myoung Uk Lee (Manager of Admissions). Email:admissions@wmu.edu

(Korea) 010-4311-7582 Professor, Eun Joo Jung. Email: ejjung@wmu.edu