The unit considers the place and importance of spirituality in its various forms within educational leadership. It then focuses on Christian spirituality (particularly the Lutheran tradition) in the lives of school leaders, including the spiritual disciplines which support their leadership role. The unit concludes with a focus on the spiritual dimension of school life, including corporate and individual worship and service.
Unit code: DE9001L
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Education Studies
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Compare and contrast different understandings of spirituality and their practices |
| 2. | Evaluate the importance and role of spirituality in Christian educational leadership |
| 3. | Reflect critically on their own spirituality and the spiritual dimension of an education facility using a Christian model |
| 4. | Design strategies for enhancement of the spiritual dimensions of the life of the (education) site and its leaders |
Course relationship: A level 9 unit in postgraduate education courses
Prerequisites: DA9001L Leadership for a Christian Context or equivalent leadership theory unit
This unit uses teaching strategies (e.g. engagement with online learning materials, including audio/video, tasks, forums, and synchronous and asynchronous discussion) which encourage student engagement and participation in a variety of learning tasks and opportunities which foster deep learning.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forum | Spiritual practice in educational leadership |
1200 | 20.0 |
| Report | Vision statement for spiritual leadership in a school |
2000 | 30.0 |
| Essay | Proposal for a strategy document for enhancing spiritual dimensions of institution and leaders. |
4500 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 21 Sep, 2021
Unit record last updated: 2021-09-21 19:02:36 +1000