For classical leaders, by classical leaders
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. At one of the few nationally ranked liberal arts colleges in the US, a hybrid learning model facilitates online classes for flexibility and on site residencies like in Orvieto, Italy, that prove invaluable to the cohort experience. Earn your M.A. or Ed.S. in Leadership in a program uniquely tailored to the classical renewal movement. Upon completion of the program, each leader 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
Through online courses and in-person residencies, study alongside a cohort of 12-15 students in varying leadership positions within K-12 classical schools. The cohort model allows each student to learn from a group of colleagues and form deep and lasting friendships.
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Expert Faculty
Learn from the wisdom of seasoned leaders and scholars who are serving, or have served, in classical Christian schools. You can read more about our distinguished faculty here.
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Classical Curriculum
Covers the full range of administrative roles and responsibilities, including everything from the philosophy of classical Christian education to law, finance, and advancement.
Become a more confident and competent leader
"As Co-Directors of the Gordon program and as experienced Heads of school, we believe this is the best program available for equipping classical Christian leaders with the character and competencies they need to lead thriving schools. We invite you to learn more about the program and make the investment to raise up the next generation of classical Christian school leaders!"
—Keith Nix, Co-Director, Head of School & Eric Cook, Co-Director, President of SCL
In exciting on-site locations
The richness of learning happens together. Annual two-week summer residencies take students to Orvieto, Italy (north of Rome) and Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts (northeast of Boston). These in-person times together provide an opportunity to bring virtual classmates together for intensive and experiential learning, mentoring, and networking as a cohort.
There will also be a one-week winter on-site practicum at a leading classical Christian school with opportunities to see effective administration in action and identify indicators of success.
Choose your degree
Whether you choose to earn a Master of Arts in Leadership or Educational Specialist in Leadership, you will gain the skills you need to serve your community with confidence, competence and compassion. Both the M.A. in Leadership and the Ed.S. in Leadership students are part of the same cohort and take the same courses.
M.A. in Leadership
Take the next step in your career, earning your master’s degree in Leadership. Students that have completed a bachelors degree prior, should apply for the M.A. degree option. Both the Master of Arts in Leadership and the Education Specialist in Leadership students are part of the same cohort and take the same courses.
Ed.S. in Leadership
Take the next step in your career by earning your Educational Specialist degree in Leadership. Those students that have completed a prior Master’s degree should apply for the Education Specialist degree option. Both the Master of Arts in Leadership and the Education Specialist in Leadership students are part of the same cohort and take the same courses. The Educational Specialist degree recognizes prior completed graduate work and provides advanced standing for future educational opportunities.
With a schedule you can manage
You can fit this into your life! The MA in Leadership program is 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 two-week summer residency.
Faculty
Nationally recognized, personally focused
Gordon’s Graduate Educational Leadership program offers unparalleled access to nationally recognized leaders. Previous and current instructors have included the following individuals, who bring a wide range of experience from diverse backgrounds to illuminate the learning experience for students.
Classical Christian Leadership in Practice
Our network
We collaborate with the leading organizations in classical learning.
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