EXCEL WITH CONFIDENCE IN COLLEGE WRITING.
This College Writing course equips you with the tools needed to write strong academic essays and research papers. Through analytical reading, critical thinking, and structured writing strategies, you’ll learn to express ideas clearly, support arguments effectively, and engage with academic sources responsibly.
BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS
Whether you’re preparing for ministry or continuing your academic journey, this course helps you write with clarity and purpose. You’ll also benefit from taking the companion course, College Writing Lab, which offers hands-on support and practice opportunities.
"YOU DON'T WRITE BECAUSE YOU WANT TO SAY SOMETHING, YOU WRITE BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO SAY SOMETHING."
THINK CRITICALLY &
SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY
About The Course
This course begins with efficient reading strategies that help you identify key ideas and arguments in texts. You’ll then develop skills in organizing your thoughts, planning your writing, and avoiding plagiarism. As the course progresses, you’ll build confidence in structuring essays and research papers using APA documentation.
THINK CLEARLY. WRITE POWERFULLY.
You’ll learn to craft academic arguments, analyze cause and effect, define key terms, and write with precision and conciseness. By the end, you’ll have a repeatable writing process you can apply to future coursework, ministry communication, and real-world research needs.
You’ll also explore present participles and expand your Greek vocabulary, equipping you to interpret Scripture with greater accuracy.
The Outcomes
By the end of this College Writing course, you will:
Read critically and identify a text’s key ideas and claims
Apply basic writing strategies including organization, referencing, and proofreading
Avoid plagiarism and cite sources using APA documentation
Write clear, focused essays using academic structure and vocabulary
- Strengthen clarity, precision, and depth in your written communication
ACCESSIBLE
EDUCATION
FAITH-BASED
LEARNING
GLOBAL
COMMUNITY
PRACTICAL
TRAINING
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
I truly appreciate this ministry education opportunity with CLI. I look forward to what God is going to do! My desire for ministry training flows from this verse: “Live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” (Ephesians 4:1)
Amanda Isaacs
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ANYTHING
WHAT IS CHRISTIAN LEADERS INSTITUTE?
Christian Leaders Institute is a non-profit educational institution that offers free, high-quality ministry training to individuals who are seeking to become effective Christian leaders, ministers, pastors, and servants in their communities. CLI also offers low cost degrees, and partners with Christian Leaders Alliance to issue minister credentials. Learn more about CLI here.
IS CLI'S TRAINING REALLY FREE?
Yes, CLI is committed to making high-quality ministry training accessible to everyone. We offer our courses at no cost, so individuals can receive the education they need without financial barriers. Programs like awards, certificates, and diplomas are also completely free with the option to purchase an official credential. Learn more about our free model here.
There are low-costs for more personalized programs, such as college-level degrees. Learn more here.
ARE CLI'S PROGRAMS ACCREDITED?
Christian Leaders Institute holds candidate status with the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation, 5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808. Candidate status is a pre-accreditation status granted to those institutions that meet the ABHE Conditions of Eligibility and that possess such qualities as may provide a basis for achieving accreditation status within five years.
HOW DO I ENROLL IN CLI'S PROGRAMS?
Enrollment at CLI is as simple as creating your student account. Visit this page to see the steps laid out for you.
Once you’re registered, you can browse our courses and start your learning journey.
If you would like to learn about enrollment in the Leadership Excellence School (to earn college credit), click here.
EXCEL WITH CONFIDENCE IN COLLEGE WRITING
This College Writing course equips you with the tools needed to write strong academic essays and research papers. Through analytical reading, critical thinking, and structured writing strategies, you’ll learn to express ideas clearly, support arguments effectively, and engage with academic sources responsibly.
BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS
Whether you’re preparing for ministry or continuing your academic journey, this course helps you write with clarity and purpose. You’ll also benefit from taking the companion course, College Writing Lab, which offers hands-on support and practice opportunities.
"YOU DON'T WRITE BECAUSE YOU WANT TO SAY SOMETHING, YOU WRITE BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO SAY SOMETHING."
THINK CRITICALLY &
SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY
About The Course
This course begins with efficient reading strategies that help you identify key ideas and arguments in texts. You’ll then develop skills in organizing your thoughts, planning your writing, and avoiding plagiarism. As the course progresses, you’ll build confidence in structuring essays and research papers using APA documentation.
THINK CLEARLY. WRITE POWERFULLY.
You’ll learn to craft academic arguments, analyze cause and effect, define key terms, and write with precision and conciseness. By the end, you’ll have a repeatable writing process you can apply to future coursework, ministry communication, and real-world research needs.
The Outcomes
By the end of this College Writing course, you will:
Read critically and identify a text’s key ideas and claims
Apply basic writing strategies including organization, referencing, and proofreading
Avoid plagiarism and cite sources using APA documentation
Write clear, focused essays using academic structure and vocabulary
- Strengthen clarity, precision, and depth in your written communication
DISCOVER ALL CLI'S BENEFITS
ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION
FAITH-BASED LEARNING
GLOBAL COMMUNITY
PRACTICAL TRAINING
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
I truly appreciate this ministry education opportunity with CLI. I look forward to what God is going to do! My desire for ministry training flows from this verse: “Live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” (Ephesians 4:1)
Amanda Isaacs
JOIN LEADERS AROUND THE GLOBE
ASK US ANYTHING
WHAT IS CHRISTIAN LEADERS INSTITUTE?
Christian Leaders Institute is a non-profit educational institution that offers free, high-quality ministry training to individuals who are seeking to become effective Christian leaders, ministers, pastors, and servants in their communities. CLI also offers low cost degrees, and partners with Christian Leaders Alliance to issue minister credentials. Learn more about CLI here.
IS CLI'S TRAINING REALLY FREE?
Yes, CLI is committed to making high-quality ministry training accessible to everyone. We offer our courses at no cost, so individuals can receive the education they need without financial barriers. Programs like awards, certificates, and diplomas are also completely free with the option to purchase an official credential. Learn more about our free model here.
There are low-costs for more personalized programs, such as college-level degrees. Learn more here.
ARE CLI'S PROGRAMS ACCREDITED?
Christian Leaders Institute holds applicant status with the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation, 5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808. Applicant status is a pre-membership status granted to those institutions that meet the ABHE Conditions of Eligibility and that possess such qualities as may provide a basis for achieving candidate status within five years. Learn more about our accreditation journey.
HOW DO I ENROLL IN CLI'S PROGRAMS?
Enrollment at CLI is as simple as creating your student account. Visit this page to see the steps laid out for you.
Once you’re registered, you can browse our courses and start your learning journey.
If you would like to learn about enrollment in the Leadership Excellence School (to earn college credit), click here.
EXCEL IN
COLLEGE WRITING
This College Writing course equips you with the tools needed to write strong academic essays and research papers. Through analytical reading, critical thinking, and structured writing strategies, you’ll learn to express ideas clearly, support arguments effectively, and engage with academic sources responsibly.
BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS
Whether you’re preparing for ministry or continuing your academic journey, this course helps you write with clarity and purpose. You’ll also benefit from taking the companion course, College Writing Lab, which offers hands-on support and practice opportunities.
"YOU DON'T WRITE BECAUSE YOU WANT TO SAY SOMETHING, YOU WRITE BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO SAY SOMETHING."
THINK CRITICALLY & SUCCEED
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course begins with efficient reading strategies that help you identify key ideas and arguments in texts. You’ll then develop skills in organizing your thoughts, planning your writing, and avoiding plagiarism. As the course progresses, you’ll build confidence in structuring essays and research papers using APA documentation.
THINK CLEARLY. WRITE POWERFULLY.
You’ll learn to craft academic arguments, analyze cause and effect, define key terms, and write with precision and conciseness. By the end, you’ll have a repeatable writing process you can apply to future coursework, ministry communication, and real-world research needs.
THE OUTCOMES
By the end of this College Writing course, you will:
Read critically and identify a text’s key ideas and claims
Apply basic writing strategies including organization, referencing, and proofreading
Avoid plagiarism and cite sources using APA documentation
Write clear, focused essays using academic structure and vocabulary
- Strengthen clarity, precision, and depth in your written communication
THE
BENEFITS
ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION
FAITH-BASED LEARNING
GLOBAL COMMUNITY
PRACTICAL TRAINING
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
I truly appreciate this ministry education opportunity with CLI. I look forward to what God is going to do! My desire for ministry training flows from this verse: “Live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” (Ephesians 4:1)
Amanda Isaacs
JOIN LEADERS AROUND THE GLOBE
ASK US ANYTHING
WHAT IS CHRISTIAN LEADERS INSTITUTE?
Christian Leaders Institute is a non-profit educational institution that offers free, high-quality ministry training to individuals who are seeking to become effective Christian leaders, ministers, pastors, and servants in their communities. CLI also offers low cost degrees, and partners with Christian Leaders Alliance to issue minister credentials. Learn more about CLI here.
IS CLI'S TRAINING REALLY FREE?
Yes, CLI is committed to making high-quality ministry training accessible to everyone. We offer our courses at no cost, so individuals can receive the education they need without financial barriers. Programs like awards, certificates, and diplomas are also completely free with the option to purchase an official credential. Learn more about our free model here.
There are low-costs for more personalized programs, such as college-level degrees. Learn more here.
ARE CLI'S PROGRAMS ACCREDITED?
Christian Leaders Institute holds candidate status with the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation, 5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808. Candidate status is a pre-accreditation status granted to those institutions that meet the ABHE Conditions of Eligibility and that possess such qualities as may provide a basis for achieving accreditation status within five years.
HOW DO I ENROLL IN CLI'S PROGRAMS?
Enrollment at CLI is as simple as creating your student account. Visit this page to see the steps laid out for you.
Once you’re registered, you can browse our courses and start your learning journey.
If you would like to learn about enrollment in the Leadership Excellence School (to earn college credit), click here.