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JM 797 Supervised Field-based Learning Experience Required of all students in the MA in Justice and Mission program, this course is third in a sequence of three two-hour experiences in the program. It offers practical vocational experience and skill learning in a service context in order to better prepare for effective justice ministry. Students may enroll in as few as two hours per semester or as many as eight hours concurrently (JM 795, 796, 797, 798). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Two hours. JM 798 Supervised Field-based Learning Experience This course is an elective for those who desire additional field experience in the program. It offers practical vocational experience and skill learning in a service context in order to better prepare for effective justice ministry. Students may enroll in as few as two hours per semester or as many as eight hours concurrently (JM 795, 796, 797, 798). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Two hours. JM 590, 690 Studies in Justice and Mission These course numbers are reserved for courses of special or one-time interest that do not otherwise appear in the catalog. Two or three hours. LEADERSHIP The leadership program focuses on developing, equipping and encouraging men and women to be effective leaders in the body of Christ. Embracing church, parachurch, and cross-cultural contexts of ministry, the department challenges students to broaden their ministry perspectives. Students are taught to understand and develop their own leadership style as well as to develop their own philosophy of leadership and ministry based upon solid theological, philosophical and leadership principles. Students personalize their curriculum by choosing classes from various specialized areas of ministry, focusing on their personal and professional development. LD 501 Theological and Theoretical Foundations for Leadership Focuses on helping students formulate a biblical foundation for leadership coupled with the latest research findings in the field of leadership practice and development. Examined are the basic functions of leadership required across different organizations and cultural contexts and helps students to discover their gifts, leadership style, and specific skills in leadership. MDiv students with a concentration in leadership should take LD 501 instead of PME 702. Offered fall semesters. Three hours. LD 511 Strategy for Leadership Development Helps leaders develop the philosophy, methods, and skills for identifying emerging leaders in diverse cultural contexts and preparing them to assume expanding leadership responsibilities. Students learn how to assess leadership development needs and examine options to meet those needs. Students will plan and execute a leadership training experience relevant to the leadership development needs in a specific organizational and cultural context. Suggested prerequisite: LD 501 Theological and Theoretical Foundations for Leadership. Offered fall semesters. Three hours. 102