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Christian Outreach Leadership

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The Concordia University, St. Paul program in Christian Outreach Leaderhip is conveniently offered in an online format.

The primary mission of the church is to make disciples of every nation by bearing witness to Jesus Christ through the sharing of the Gospel and the administration of the Sacraments. The Master of Arts in Christian Outreach Leadership equips church leaders with a deepened understanding of a theology of God's mission and provides the practical tools necessary to engage in the outreach ministries of the church.

The primary mission of the church is to make disciples of every nation by bearing witness to Jesus Christ through the sharing of the Gospel and the administration of the Sacraments. The Master of Arts in Christian Outreach Leadership equips church leaders with a deepened understanding of a theology of God's mission and provides the practical tools necessary to engage in the outreach ministries of the church.

This degree gives graduates the option of becoming a Director of Christian Outreach (DCO), a rostered position in the LCMS.

Course for Christian Outreach Leadership

THY-521 Spiritual & Ethical Leadership Available online

  Foundational for the whole area of Christian leadership, the course focuses on the nature of spiritual leadership development utilizing faith nurturing experiences including regular use of the Scriptures, sacraments, prayer, meditation, personal Bible Study, service, corporate activities, and mentoring. An introduction to a theological understanding of leadership formation and approaches for designing programs are presented.
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THY-531 Worldview's Impact Outreach Ld Available online

In this seminar, students examine historical and contemporary methods used in the rational and experiential defense of the Christian faith against unbelief, the use of categories of thought foreign to Biblical thinking, and Christian responses to worldviews hostile to Christianity with the intention of developing an appropriate, Biblical, and contemporary apologetic for particular contexts.
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THY-541 Missional Ldrs through History Available online

Students will study the historical expansion of the Christian church and its impact on church and society over the centuries in light of God's mission. It will develop in students an awareness of God's hand in the growth of the church in all areas of the world from the time of Christ until today.
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THY-551 Social Issues in Mission Available online

Students consider the economic and political challenges to people in a given society and the issues of social justice. Students will design appropriate strategies for addressing the social issues in mission contexts.
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THY-572 Missio Dei Available online

Based upon Jesus' announcement of the Good News of the Kingdom of God, this course develops a Lutheran theology of mission that motivates Christians to proclaim the kingdom. It builds an understanding of the mission among the lost and hurting. Resources will include the Bible, the Lutheran Confessions, and missiological texts.
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THY-573 Outreach Ldrshp in Ministry I Available online

Students learn the process of understanding another culture, how to adapt to it, and make sound value judgments within it. The results from anthropological and sociological research as well as current communication theory will inform this endeavor. Case studies from a variety of cultures will be utilized.
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THY-577 Mission Design Outreach Ldrs Available online

This course is the first of a three-part series that builds toward a holistic understanding of the function and scope of missiology. Such understanding happens through integration of the student's real-life ministry experience with the learning that takes place during the entire MACO Program. This course calls for students to set up the structure of the eFolio process and to practice and compose initial elements of that eFolio. (The formal face-to-face portion of this course takes place
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THY-581 Outreach Ldrshp II: Strategies Available online

This course focuses on outreach ministry overseas and in North America. It shares distinct strategies for reaching people in the variety of contexts to be found in multi-cultural urban centers, the changing dynamics of rural culture, the exploding outer rings of major cities, and the inner ring suburbs struggling to revitalize. A theological understanding of human care and evangelistic ministries will be developed for these multiple settings.
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THY-582 Congregational Outreach Ldrsh Available online

Students will learn how to reach those who do not know Christ and how to integrate them into the Christian family. The course will focus on general strategies and techniques of evangelism. It will also consider the worldview of the unchurched and their needs. A key emphasis is on the task every Christian has in outreach and the church worker;s role in equipping them to respond to everyday opportunities.
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THY-591 Field Learning Seminar Available online

An individually tailored experience arranged by the student in consultation with the program director to practice skills and theories related to particular outreach issues and contexts in the student's present ministry. Students will develop the practicum, i.e., project, readings, assignments, in order to supplement the outreach task of the ministry in which the student is working. A final paper describes and evaluates the experience.
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THY-592 Capstone Sem: Thesis, Project Available online

As the final work submitted by graduate students, and in respect to the guidelines for research base, analysis, and synthesis, students can choose from a thesis, project, or portfolio to complete their graduate experience. Faculty approval of the topic and finished product is required for graduation.
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  1. Apply Online or Printable Application (PDF)

  2. $50 Application Fee (non-refundable) payable to Concordia University by check, money order or pay online

  3. Official College Transcripts from the regionally accredited college/university issuing undergraduate degree

  4. Statement of Goals - Write a brief statement covering your employment history and long-term academic and professional goals

  5. Resume

  6. Previous coursework in Old Testament, New Testament and Christian Doctrine

Technology Requirements
Students enrolling in a graduate program must have access to a computer that meets Concordia University's technology requirements. Contact Concordia's Help Desk at helpdesk@csp.edu or 651-641-8866 with any questions regarding these requirements.

Summer 2012 Term

  • Start Date: June 2012
  • Delivery: Online


Online, In-Class or Blended?

Offered Online?
Classes meet entirely online.

Offered In-Class?
Classes meet face-to-face at our St. Paul campus or other off-campus location.

Offered Blended?
Course work is completed through a combination of in-class and online class meetings.

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