Emerging Leaders: Leading Self (LE1741Z)

Undergraduate, 18.0 points

Content

This unit explores means for cultivating self-awareness, character, and spiritual depth essential for effective leadership that is resilient, wise in self-management, and values life-long learning. Students will analyse Biblical and Christ-centred leadership principles and character traits, reflect on key leadership texts, and be introduced to spiritual disciplines and prayer practices, in order to foster scripturally-grounded, thoughtfully reflective, Spirit-empowered leadership. Through a holistic approach, participants will also engage in self-assessment, peer mentoring, and one-on-one dialogues to identify personal work preferences and leadership strengths.

This unit is delivered in partnership with Arrow Leadership.

Unit code: LE1741Z

Unit status: Approved (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1

Unit discipline: Leadership

Proposing College: Uniting College for Leadership and Theology

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Learning outcomes

1.

Analsye Biblical and Christ-centred principles and character traits for leadership today
2.

Discuss key strategies for self-management and resilience
3.

Assess the contribution of key resources for shaping a personal vision statement
4.

Reflect on the potential of spiritual practices for strengthening self-leadership

Pedagogy

This unit will be delivered via a combination of a face-to-face intensive, online webinars, self-directed learning and coaching.

Indicative Bibliography

  • Bailey, Boyd. The Spiritual Life of a Leader: A God-Centered Leadership Style. Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House, 2021.
  • Barton, R. Ruth. Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2006.
  • Barton, R. Ruth, and Gary A Haugen. Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry. Expanded. Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 2018.
  • Blanchard, Ken, Phil Hodges and Phyllis Hendry. Lead Like Jesus Revisited: Lessons From the Greatest Leadership Role Model of All Time. Nashville: W Publishing, 2016.
  • Brown, Steve A. Jesus Centered: Focusing on Jesus in a Distracted World. The Fedd Agency, 2021.
  • Challies, Tim. Do More Better: A Practical Guide to Productivity. Minneapolis: Cruciform Press, 2015.
  • Cloud, Henry. Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality. New York: Harper, 2006.
  • Ferguson, Kirstin. Head and Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership. Hawthorn, VIC: Viking, 2023.
  • Fryling, Robert. The Leadership Ellipse: Shaping How We Lead by Who We Are. Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP Books, 2010.
  • Irving, Justin A. Leadership in Christian Perspective: Biblical Foundations and Contemporary Practices for Servant Leaders. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group, 2019.
  • Kelly, Gail Paradise. Live Lead Learn: My Stories of Life and Leadership. Melbourne: Viking, 2017.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Journal - Guided Reading Journal

Students will read 3-4 resources across the semester, attend associated online Reading Rooms(webinars), and submit reflections based on the resource and peer discussion.

2000 50.0
Summative Reflection - Personal Vision Statement and Reflective Exegesis

A personal vision statement refined via mentor review then exegeted.

2000 50.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 11 Oct, 2023

Unit record last updated: 2023-10-11 14:48:46 +1100