Degree
James River College offers an Associate of Arts Degree in Leadership as an authorized location of Evangel University
Academics
James River College offers a 61 credit hour Associate of Arts Degree in Leadership from the Fully-Accredited Evangel University. Students attend classes taught by Evangel University professors in the life-giving environment of James River Church.
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Campus Life
Experience college life at one of the largest churches in America, with over ten worship venues across four campuses.
Leadership Courses
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LEAD 100 - University Life
This course is designed to assist new James River College students, building relationships among students and staff within academic disciplines, developing effective habits of lifelong learning, and integrating a personal Christian worldview into life decisions.
LEAD 250 - Personal Leadership
LEAD 298 - Leadership Practicum
LEAD 350 - Community Leadership
CHMN 365 - Church Business and Finance
Gain practical insights and approaches to develop the disciplines necessary to be effective in relationships and leading others. This course includes tools and processes to develop effective teams such as a communication profile, idea-generating tools, consensus-building tools, problem-solving strategies, and meeting skills.
GOVT 224 - Conflict Prevention and Resolution
Biblical Studies
BIBL 111 - Essential Christianity
BIBL 115 - Old Testament
BIBL 116 - New Testament
ICST 350 - Global Connections
General Courses
ENGL 102 - Basic English Skills
Basic principles of grammar, punctuation, and expression. Emphasis on writing clear, well-developed paragraphs in a variety of patterns including narrative, exemplification, and persuasion. The semester culminates with a short essay. Laboratory required.
ENGL 111 - Composition
Introduction to the thesis-support essay form, including informative, persuasive, documented, and literary analysis, with an emphasis on avoiding plagiarism. Includes strategies for organizing, writing, editing, revising, quoting, summarizing, paraphrasing, and documenting. Passing of both documented essay and Writing Proficiency Examination required. Prerequisite: ACT ENG 20-25; SAT Writing 470-580; or ENGL 102 with grade of C- or higher.
PSYC 138 - Psychology and Healthy Relationships
FIN 138 - Personal Finance
GOVT 170 - Introduction to American Government
BIOL 101 - Biological Science
MATH 210 - Introduction to Statistics
Partnership
At James River College we understand the value of quality education and the career opportunities it will provide in the future. This is why we strongly believe the partnership between James River Church and Evangel University offers THE BEST Education and Experience possible for any college student pursuing a full-time ministry calling.
James River College students earn an Associate of Arts Degree in the dynamic environment of James River Church, which is an authorized location of Evangel University. Students are taught by world-class professors in small class sizes, making it easy for every student to learn and connect with their professors. Upon completion of their degree, students have access to over 100 academic programs through Evangel University propelling them into amazing career opportunities.