Formational Leadership

Learners will examine the pivotal issues leaders face as they lead out of who they are. Students will participate in personal assessment so as to address issues of family-of-origin, personal identity and character. The course includes the development of practices and rhythms to sustain leaders for effective leadership in a digital and global society. 3 credits.

Learners will study and apply the integration of theology into leadership practices. The broad theological themes of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration will be examined, as well as doctrines of the Trinity, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, and narrative theology. Once evaluated, students will inculcate theological concepts into life and ministry praxis. 3 credits.

Learners will study how leaders can think globally, yet be present locally, while serving neighbors and leading organizations in the digital age. Building upon a biblical worldview, students will learn about emotional intelligence and its relationship to effective communication, especially in the digital age. The use of technology to cultivate healthy organizations will be explored with respect to Christian formation and digital communication praxis. 3 credits.

Learners will examine biblical themes of restoration & reconciliation. Particular attention will be given to the ministry of reconciliation, the interplay of grace, discipleship, and restoration, and the wisdom of counseling in the process of reconciliation and restoration. 3 credits.

Learners will explore the essentials of leadership. Beginning with a theological foundation for leadership, the course will address the theoretical foundations of leadership and power dynamics. Students will build a framework for leaders as authentic influencers that cultivate disciples and craft spiritually-formed ministry leaders for an interconnected world. The course will examine the development of people skills, resilience and grit needed to be a successful leader. 3 credits.

Learners will study and participate in an intentionally cross-cultural experience to give tangible, real-life examples of contextualization. The course will explore a theology of culture, community formation and provide students an opportunity to serve their neighbors in the global village. 3 credits.

Learners will review and synthesize theological foundations for teams, community and organizations. Concepts such as organizational culture, conflict management, followership and servant leadership will be addressed. 3 credits.

Learners will explore the process of shaping resilient teams for innovation and creativity in a digital, global society. The course teaches leaders how to redeem the arts and technology to unleash the potential of their people through team building. Team building leadership theories will be studied through the lenses of both scripture and the social sciences. 3 credits.

Learners will examine the role of storytelling in leadership and effective communication. The course prepares students to exegete culture and build stories to capture imaginations and garner influence. Issues related to relational intelligence will also be addressed. 3 credits.

This course is a review of major spiritual formation theories from the Bible and church history. Leadership principles such as lifelong learning, finishing well, raising up successors, and leadership multiplication will be explored. 3 credits.