School of Business and Leadership

With advancement in technology one of the questions we are often asked is, “May I pursue my graduate degree from a distance?” This question has a variety of meanings depending on who is asking. For example, some prospective students mean, “May I pursue my degree without moving to your campus?” to which we answer, “YES.” While others mean, “May I pursue my degree without ever coming to your campus?” to which we answer, “NO.”

The Organizational Leadership Program offers courses in creative configurations such as one-week modules, two-weekend modules, three-weekend modules, and summer sessions that limit the number of trips students make to campus. In addition certain classes do not need to be done in residence, such as the two elective courses that are offered via the Internet and MOL 991 Action Research Project. Students may also gain advance standing (up to 12 credits) by transferring Bible/Doctrine credits earned at an accredited Bible College, a Christian liberal arts college or university, or seminary.

The Graduate Programs of Philadelphia Biblical University enroll students from a number of states and international locations who are pursuing a graduate degree without sacrificing the quality and benefits that can only be attained through human interaction and connection. Below is a summary of our beliefs regarding the use of technology as it relates to graduate studies at PBU. We would be glad to answer any questions you have.

1. We believe graduate education should be designed to meet the needs of adult students who have to balance significant life responsibilities including family, career, and church.
2. We believe face-to-face real-time interaction is vital to a positive learning experience, including the importance of facial expressions, tone of voice, human touch, emotional and spiritual support, and life-long friendships.
3. We believe classes must be configured to support the value and feasibility of face-to-face real-time interaction for adult students by offering courses in creative ways such as weekend and one-week modules that limit the number of trips to campus.
4. We believe instruction can be enhanced through utilization of technology in the classroom and delivery of selected classes via the Internet.
5. We believe communication among faculty, Enrollment Counselors, and students can be made more convenient by utilizing e-mail and chat rooms.
6. We believe research can be advanced through utilization of research-related sites on the Internet.
7. We believe access to important information such as prospectus, curriculum, pre-course assignments and syllabi can be enhanced via PBU’s IQ.Web.

Leadership Monographs are furnished by Philadelphia Biblical University’s School of Business and Leadership to provide focused, expert, relevant, and affordable instruction to Christian leaders, churches, and organizations. Leaders in today’s churches and organizations wrestle with how to keep themselves and their teams professionally sharp in a way that is both time sensitive and cost effective. Books are expensive to purchase for a whole group or team and many people do not have time to wade through so much information. Leadership monographs are designed to address relevant leadership topics and are approximately 15-20 pages in length.

What is a Leadership Monograph?

It is a cost-effective way to provide excellent training for your team! Monographs presently available from PBU’s Graduate Programs:

• How to Cultivate Trust in your Organization
• How to Avoid Lawsuits when Providing Emotional Support to Others
• How to Develop a Teaching Model for World View Integration
• How to Cultivate Forgiveness in your Relationships
• How to Raise Money for your Non-Profit Ministry
• How to Manage Church Staff Search and Transition
• A Problem-Solving Process for Christian Leaders

For pricing, orders, or additional information on Leadership Monographs, please call 215.702.4379 or visit our website at: www.pbu.edu/academic/bl/msol/lmono.htm.

One way for experienced Christian leaders to expand their knowledge and contribute to the knowledge of others is through connection and collaboration. Leadership Forums provide this opportunity by facilitating dialogue surrounding strategic leadership issues. Instead of listening to a lecture, the majority of time is invested in experienced leaders engaging one another in discussion.

Three strategic objectives for Forums:

• Personal and Professional Development
• Collaboration
• Networking

Each Forum will focus on a strategic theme relevant to: Church Leadership, Non-Profit Leadership, and/or Business Leadership. For more information on Leadership Forums, please feel free to contact us at 215.702.4379.

One of the enriching elements of the Organizational Leadership Program is the diversity among the student body. Such diversity provides the opportunity for exposure to unique experiences and perceptions, as well as valuable interaction which benefits all participants.

Career diversity: Students in the O. L. Program are working in leadership roles in: Church - 30%, Business - 30%, Non-Profit - 25%, Government and Education - 15%.

Ethnic diversity: In a typical O. L. class, ethnic diversity is: African-American - 23%, Caucasian - 65%, Hispanic - 4%, International - 8%.

Age diversity: The average age of students in the O. L. Program is 39. Students’ ages range from the mid-twenties to the mid-fifties.

Gender diversity: The average O. L. class is approximately 73% male and 27% female.

Church diversity: Students in the O. L. Program are evangelical in their doctrine and come from diverse church backgrounds including: Baptist, Non-denominational, Presbyterian, Independent, Mennonite, Methodist, and Pentecostal.