European Initiative Partnership
The Master of Arts in Leadership (LEAD) exists to equip men and women with knowledge, spiritual understanding and practical skills to lead in a culturally diverse world.
Wheaton College is offering the M.A. in Leadership program to leaders throughout Europe. Classes are taught in the Czech Republic, on campus at Wheaton College and online. LEAD is a Christ-centered and intentionally practical leadership development program. This program is available to anyone doing work in Central and Eastern Europe.
The curriculum builds on three foundations of effective leadership:
- Knowledge of evidence-based leadership research and theory.
- Spiritual maturity to discern truth and practice grace.
- Practical skills for leading and growing organizations.
LEAD offers Christ-centered, research-based and practical leadership training to help you grow as leaders and transform organizations. In this program, you will learn from globally renowned scholars as well as real-word leaders with expertise in their fields.
LEAD (European Initiative) Degree Format
LEAD is a 36 credit-hour degree offered in a flexible learning format especially designed for European leaders.
- Classes will be held in Wheaton, the Czech Republic and online
- Students will have the opportunity to take classes at Wheaton (travel costs covered by scholarship)
- Classes will be hybrid (partially in person/online) and fully online
MA Leadership European Initiatve
Three-year Tentative Schedule
If you are interested in learning more about the M.A. in Leadership program, please contact the Graduate Academic Advisor Manager, Wendy Larson. Please use this application form to apply for the additional scholarship monies.
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Location | ||
| Year One | Fall | LEAD 557 | Foundations of Leadership in a Globalized World | 4 | Czechia |
| Spring | MML 512 | Leadership and Spiritual Formation | 4 | Czechia | |
| Summer | LEAD 692 | Best and Worst of Church History | 2 | Wheaton | |
| LEAD 692 | Mental Health and Leadership | 2 | Wheaton | ||
| Year Two | Fall | MML 513 | Theological & Systematic Foundation of the missio Dei | 4 | Malenovice |
| LEAD 641 | Biblical and Theological Foundations of Leadership | 2 | Malenovice |
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| Spring | BITH 565 | Christian Theology | 4 | Online | |
| Summer | LEAD 662 | Multicultural Teams | 2 | Online | |
| LEAD 559 | Organizational & Change Leadership | 4 | Online | ||
| Year Three | Fall | LEAD 631 | Leading Non-Profit Organizations | 4 | Czechia |
| Spring | MML 503 | Cultural Engagement | 2 | Wheaton | |
| LEAD 652 | Strategic Management | 2 | Wheaton | ||
| Total Credits | 36 |
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