This unit introduces the student to the concept and practice of leadership from a Christian perspective. The topic will be explored utilising De Pree’s definition of Leadership as (a) Defining reality, (b) Servanthood, (c) Gratitude. Further theoretical breadth will be explored as attention is given to the five practices of leadership emanating from the research of Kouzes and Posner. Evaluation of team dynamics and conflict resolution will be included in consideration of leadership tasks.
Unit code: DA8195B
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Mission and Ministry
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Eva Burrows College
Show when this unit is running1. | Analyse De Pree’s three dimensions of the leadership task and integrate other theoretical frameworks within a context of pastoral leadership |
2. | Critique a functional understanding of leadership in a team context |
3. | Evaluate at least one approach to conflict resolution |
4. | Articulate a personal model of leadership, providing a theological foundation and an analysis of inherent strengths and weaknesses and formulate a leadership development plan |
5. | Identify points of connection, critique and dissonance with De Pree’s three dimensions model and the student’s theological foundations and pastoral context |
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Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Integrative Essay 3000 words |
3000 | 50.0 |
Essay | Essay 3000 words |
3000 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 20 Jul, 2014
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:49 +1000