Degrees with GLC
LEAD LIKE JESUS
Accredited Degrees with Hands-On Ministry Training
Earn an Accredited Degree with Real-World Ministry Experience At Grace Leadership College (GLC), we partner with Southeastern University (SEU) to provide a hybrid education model that combines accredited online coursework with hands-on ministry training. Located in Houston, Texas, GLC equips students to lead with confidence in their faith and career.
academics
Grace Leadership College provides degrees from the accredited Southeastern University. Students learn from SEU professors in the supportive environment of Grace Church. The program includes:
50 hours of public speaking
20 hours of training delivery
20 hours of on-camera speaking
10 hours of leading meetings
Skills developed include proficiency in Google tools, Word, Excel, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, YouTube management, and social media content creation. The program focuses on personal finance management, and students complete Financial Peace University.
Graduates earn an accredited bachelor’s degree from Southeastern University and receive ministerial credentials from Assemblies of God and Grace International.
ALL curriculum includes:
288 hours of leadership development + 648 hours of practical training each year.
STUDENT LIFE
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GLC Chapel is every Thursday, and serves as an opportunity for our students to be refreshed and refueled. Students will get to hear from a variety of different speakers including GLC staff, Grace Church Pastors, and guest speakers.
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GLC students make lifelong friends during their experience. We’re like a family here, which means we love each other, encourage one another, pray together, make inside jokes, have fun, and live life together! We can’t wait for you to be a part!
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GLC is not your ordinary college experience, because it’s so much more! You’ll learn our college yell, be a part of our traditions, try to earn the red hot chain, and know exactly what to do when we shout, “place to be!”.
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Mondays include Devotional, Leadership Lean-In Sessions, Foundations, SEO Coursework (Onsite),
Tuesdays include an All Staff Meetings and your Practicum Sessions.
Wednesday include Practicums, Church Serivces/Equip Classes.
Thursdays include Chapel, Student Life Events, SEU Coursework (offsite)
DISCOVER the DEGREE
ONLINE PROGRAMS
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SEU’s Associate of Arts (AA) degree is created for students seeking an advanced curriculum without a declared field of study. This two-year, online program consists of 62 credit hours, with 50* credit hours designated to Foundational Core studies, such as courses in general education, biblical studies, and faith integration. Students must also complete 12 credit hours of general electives. With an AA degree, students have the necessary knowledge to continue their education with an advanced degree or pursue jobs such as a junior designer, human resources assistant, marketing assistant, or administrative assistant. *The Foundational Core Program includes the core learning components commonly accepted as foundational for a four-year baccalaureate degree by many colleges and universities. However, many bachelor degrees require specific prerequisites. Students should verify how their AA degree and classes transfer into their intended degree.
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SEU’s Associate of Ministerial Leadership is an online degree that allows students to develop their knowledge of theology, the Bible, spiritual development, church ministry, leadership principles, and ecclesiastical operations. Students satisfy the credentialing requirements of ordination through the Assemblies of God as part of the program. All courses are transferable into Southeastern’s Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership.
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A Bachelor of Business Administration degree covers fundamental business concepts, entrepreneurship, ethical business practices, teamwork, and leadership. Students will learn to communicate professionally, develop their management proficiency, and acquire other skills necessary to advance in a career of almost any field. This online program is a total of 120 credit hours: 56 credit hours of Foundational Core courses, 18 credit hours of business pre-core, 28 credit hours of business core, 6 credit hours of business electives, and 12 credit hours of general electives. Students also have the option to add a concentration in business leadership or marketing communication.
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The Bachelors of Science in Communication & Mass Media is an online degree intended for those seeking careers in journalism, public relations, social media marketing, public relations campaign management, and digital marketing. Students will learn to collect, convey, and edit information through print, documentaries, broadcast and online journalism, public relations, and advertising. This program is a total of 120 credit hours: 56 credit hours of Foundational Core courses, 25 credit hours of communication major core courses, and 24 credit hours of general electives. Students have the opportunity to refine how they communicate with international audiences though communication and photojournalism study abroad programs.
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The Bachelor of Science in Digital Media & Design degree provides an overview of creative design and communication, including digital media, research and writing skills, digital design theory and application, marketing analytics, and web design. This online degree equips students to lead others and excel as a communicator, designer, and marketer. The program consists of 120 total credit hours: 56 credit hours of Foundational Core studies, 37 credit hours of major core courses, and 27 credit hours of general electives. The major core includes 19 credit hours of digital media core, 15 credit hours of digital design core, and three credit hours of digital media and design electives.
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The Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership — Biblical Studies track (BSMLB) provides a broad, robust foundation in theology, the Bible, spiritual development, church ministry, leadership principles, and ecclesiastical operations. This online program is a total of 122 credit hours, including 56 credit hours for Foundational Core courses, 24 credit hours of general electives, and 42 credit hours of ministerial leadership core courses. The final 18 hours of the BSMLB major core focuses on advanced study, interpretation, and application of the Bible in the context of the local church.
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The Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership — Christian Ministry track (BSMLM) provides a broad, robust foundation in theology, the Bible, spiritual development, church ministry, leadership principles, and ecclesiastical operations. This online program is a total of 122 credit hours. Fifty-six credit hours are designated to Foundational Core education in addition to 24 credit hours of general electives and 42 credit hours of ministerial leadership core courses. The final 18 hours of the BSMLM major core focuses on key pastoral competencies: sharing the Christian faith, preaching, church leadership, spiritual formation, and pastoral care.
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The Bachelorof Science in Ministerial Leadership — Pastoral Care and Counseling track (BSMLP) provides a broad, robust foundation in theology, the Bible, spiritual development, church ministry, leadership principles, and ecclesiastical operations. This online program is a total of 122 credit hours: 56 credit hours for Foundational Core courses, 24 credit hours of general electives, and 42 credit hours of ministerial leadership core courses. The final 18 hours of the BSMLP major core is an interdisciplinary study in psychology, counseling, and pastoral care.
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The Bachelorof Science in Ministerial Leadership — Worship Ministries track (BSMLW) provides a broad, robust foundation in theology, the Bible, spiritual development, church ministry, leadership principles, and ecclesiastical operations. This online program is a total of 122 credit hours: 56 credit hours for Foundational Core courses, 24 credit hours of general electives, and 42 credit hours of ministerial leadership core courses. The final 18 hours of the BSMLW focuses on preparing students to serve as worship pastors through studies in music theory, worship leadership, music composition, sound production, and music performance.
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The Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree provides students with fundamentals in psychological and integration principles. Topics of study include personality, development, abnormal psychology, research methods, and more. Students will learn to incorporate their Christian faith into their work and prepare for paraprofessional fields that require a psychology or behavioral science degree. In addition, they will participate in supervised field experience and conduct and report empirical research in the field. This degree is also ideal for a student considering pursuing a master’s degree in a helping profession such as counseling. This online program is a total of 123 credit hours: 56 credit hours for Foundational Core courses, and 41 credit hours of psychology major core courses, 9 credit hours of psychology electives, and 17 credit hours of general electives.
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The Bachelorof Science in Business and Professional Leadership (BSBPL) degree is designed for working adults. It provides a combination of basic leadership theory and business managerial concepts to enable graduates to advance in their careers. This online program consists of 120 credit hours: 56 credit hours of general education courses, 37 credit hours of business and professional leadership courses, and 27 hours of general electives (or between 15 and 24 hours of practicum credit in ministry or the marketplace). While traditional business degrees prepare students for business and leadership careers, the BSBPL degree emphasizes the application of the soft-skills and the decision-making aspect of business to various professions.
MASTER’S PROGRAMS
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Tuition covers the cost of your classes only; Tuition is charged per credit hour.
Technology Fee: $350.00
The technology fee covers the cost of facilitating online classes. This is a flat rate per year.
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Tuition: $545.00
Tuition covers the cost of your classes only; Tuition is charged per credit hour.
Technology Fee: $350.00
The technology fee covers the cost of facilitating online classes. This is a flat rate per year.
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The Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership: Ministry degree program enriches the work of ministry leaders—serving in local churches, faith based non-profit organizations, and a variety of other ministry contexts—through an interdisciplinary curriculum of theological studies, biblical studies, Christian formation, and ministry practices. The final 15 hours of the degree program emphasizes the application of preaching, leadership, pastoral care, and congregational leadership practices in ministry contexts.
Tuition: $545.00
Tuition covers the cost of your classes only; Tuition is charged per credit hour.
Technology Fee: $350.00
The technology fee covers the cost of facilitating online classes. This is a flat rate per year.
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The Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership: Pastoral Care and Counseling degree program enriches the work of ministry leaders—serving in local churches, faith-based non-profit organizations, and a variety of other ministry contexts—through an interdisciplinary curriculum of theological studies, biblical studies, Christian formation, and ministry practices. The final 15 hours of the degree program emphasize the application of counseling theories/techniques, pastoral care, crisis pastoral care, and addiction pastoral care in ministry contexts.
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Southeastern University’s Master of Arts (Theological Studies) degree is a 48 credit hour online program that provides a broad understanding of the systematic, historical, biblical, ethical, and practical theologies. Courses also cover how to interact critically with affirming and opposing theories. Graduates will gain sound theological education for church ministry or for teaching at secondary academies or at an undergraduate college level in the field of theological studies.
Tuition: $545.00
Tuition covers the cost of your classes only; Tuition is charged per credit hour.
Technology Fee: $350.00
The technology fee covers the cost of facilitating online classes. This is a flat rate per year.
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Southeastern University’s online Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree prepares students for ministry in professional settings and for doctoral education by providing a comprehensive understanding of theological commitments and practices of the church. Students will receive a strong foundation in various theological disciplines from a Pentecostal perspective, interact critically with affirming and opposing theories, and practice and reflect on theological commitments within various ministerial areas.
Tuition: $545.00
Tuition covers the cost of your classes only; Tuition is charged per credit hour.
Technology Fee: $350.00
The technology fee covers the cost of facilitating online classes. This is a flat rate per year.
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Southeastern University’s online Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) program explores business strategy, human resources, and global social entrepreneurship. The 39 credit hour curriculum is rooted in a Christian worldview, blending relevant business experiences with moral and ethical teachings to prepare students for a successful career as a servant leader. While learning core business management skills, students will examine various leadership styles, traits, and skills from a holistic approach. They will also study the leadership of other cultures and discuss key similarities and differences in their communication styles, teamwork, and motivation. Coursework will also focus on the complications and strategies for effective human resource management as they relate to acquisition, management, and retention of an organization’s workforce. Through a capstone course, students will learn how to identify and assess key business issues and implement a strategic plan using ethical Christian ideals.
Tuition: $650.00
Tuition covers the cost of your classes only; Tuition is charged per credit hour.
Technology Fee: $350.00
The technology fee covers the cost of facilitating online classes. This is a flat rate per year.
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Reach the lost by reaching the family! Work alongside our amazing Kids’ ministry staff to guide the faith of the next generation through worship ministry training!
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Learn how to impact students alongside the best youth ministry in Houston, which reaches hundreds of students weekly through services, small groups, and outreach events.
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Develop the ability to influence your peers for the kingdom of God in life and leadership, while at the same time attending one of the best Christian colleges in the nation!
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Gain well-rounded leadership experience within the ministries that make a life giving church active in the city and tangibly impacts their communities!
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You won’t just participate in a worship service. You will receive in-depth training that will help you grow in your skills and equip you to lead them!
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Develop your skills and receive mentorship in a ministry to create life-breathing atmospheres for thousands weekly.