Graduate Certificate in Leadership
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is designed to equip you to boldly and thoughtfully lead within ministry, business, and organizational contexts. Grounded in Scripture with an emphasis on practical scholarship, this graduate-level certificate will train you to lead teams and organizations with clarity, confidence, and wisdom.
Whether you’re serving in ministry, the marketplace, or simply looking to strengthen your leadership capacity, this certificate provides a solid foundation in organizational leadership, culture, and communication.
Why Choose Luther Rice?
- 100% Online - Study right where you are while maintaining your current ministry or professional work.
- Efficient & Transferable - Complete 3 for-credit courses (9 credit hours), which can be applied toward a master’s degree at Luther Rice in the future. Time to completion: The certificate can be completed in as little as one semester for motivated students.
- Accessible - Gain a transformative online education grounded in a biblical worldview.
Certificate Program Courses
Course selections for the Graduate Certificate in Leadership are the following:
| Course Title | |
| LD 5801 - Theories of Organizational Leadership | |
| LD 5808 - Organizational Culture | |
| LD 5812 - Organizational Communication and Conflict Resolution |
Program Costs
Each course is 3 credit hours and the costs for the Graduate Certificate in Leadership are below:
- Tuition per credit hour: $397
- Technology Fee per course: $195
- Total cost of a course: $1,386
Total Cost of a Graduate Certificate: $4,158
Certificate programs are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid.
If you are hesitant to return to graduate-level education because of time or financial concerns, this 3-course (9 credit hr) certificate provides a focused, accessible pathway into advanced leadership study. All coursework completed may be applied toward select master’s degree programs at Luther Rice. (Contact the Office of Admissions for details on transferability.)
Prior credit-bearing work completed at Luther Rice and/or other institutions cannot be transferred into the Graduate Certificate Program.
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