Be empowered as a transformational leader
Christian schools need leaders equipped to build thriving communities now more than ever. But it can be hard to know where to start your path to leadership.
At Gordon our faculty have been in your shoes. Heads of Schools designed this program to offer current and future administrators an opportunity to study real-world, relevant issues within a professional network. Upon completion of the program, each student will be equipped with the knowledge, skill, and relational wisdom to thrive in whatever leadership role God calls them to.
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Cohort Model
Join a small cohort of peer Christian education professionals. Through online courses and in-person residencies, grow alongside each other and remain connected to graduates of the program long after graduation. Navigate the challenges and opportunities of leadership in Christian education together.
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Expert Faculty
Learn from instructors who have years of experience in Christian education and are committed to helping you flourish. Be mentored by heads of schools and experts in Christian education who become part of your professional network. Join conversations with guest speakers in all areas of school leadership.
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Practical Curriculum
Engage in real-world, real-time, relevant projects that quickly build professional skills that you can apply right away. Earn an M.A., Ed.S., or certificate to have confidence in your next career move.
Become a more confident and competent leader
Learn from leaders who are shaping Christian education today. Our M.A. and Ed.S. programs offer both Classical Christian School and Christian School concentrations, each taught by experienced practitioners in the field. The Classical Christian School concentration is led by veteran Classical Christian educators, while the Christian School concentration also offers a Graduate Leadership Certificate option. Through practical coursework and a collaborative cohort model, you'll develop the leadership skills, professional network, and confidence needed to make a greater impact in your school.
Residency experiences designed for transformative learning
Both concentrations combine the flexibility of online learning with immersive, cohort-based residency experiences that foster meaningful mentorship, professional networking, and spiritual growth.
Christian School Concentration: Annual summer residencies at Gordon College near Boston featuring intensive coursework, nationally recognized faculty, and rich cohort connections.
Classical Christian School Concentration: Summer residencies in both Orvieto, Italy, and Wenham, Massachusetts, plus a winter practicum at a leading Classical Christian school, offering unique opportunities to experience classical Christian leadership in action.
Degree Options
Educational Leadership: Classical Christian School Administration
Master of Arts
Education Specialist
Heads of Schools themselves designed this program to offer current and future administrators at classical Christian schools the opportunity to study school leadership within a professional network.
Educational Leadership: Christian School Administration
Master of Arts
Education Specialist
Designed and taught entirely by Christian school leaders, our highly relevant and immediately applicable coursework means you will quickly be empowered to excel in your leadership and make a difference in your school.
Christian Leadership
Certificate
A fully online, 3-course online program designed to equip you with practical leadership skills grounded in Christian principles—from leading teams and developing people to strategic planning and organizational effectiveness.
A schedule you can manage
You can fit this into your life! Gordon’s Leadership programs are designed for working professionals. Synchronous online classes during the semester and in-person residencies create a learning experience that fosters community and flexibility. Each cohort launches with a residency that build lasting professional relationships and expand your network.
Faculty
Nationally recognized, personally focused
Gordon faculty are committed Christians, exceptional scholars and catalysts for transformation—both in their fields and in the lives of the students they teach.
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