Content

This unit engages students in a dialogue between leadership theory and Christian context, in light of key theological understandings (for example, theology of the cross, vocation, new life in Christ) and reflection on formation of personal leadership practice.

Unit code: DA9701L

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: Mission and Ministry

Delivery Mode: Blended

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary leadership models

2.

Articulate theological concepts which underpin leadership practice relevant to a contemporary Christian context

3.

Critically analyse contemporary leadership models for a Christian context

4.

Apply leadership and theological theory relevant to their own development as a leader in a Christian context

5.

Demonstrate competence in the methodologies and skills of advanced research appropriate to the dialogue between education and theology, in particular effective academic reading and note taking.

Pedagogy

Online—engagement with online learning materials, including audio/video, tasks, forums, and asynchronous discussion with lecturer. Intensive workshops—includes lectures, video clips, group activities and discussion, spiritual retreat style exercises

Indicative Bibliography

  • Bartsch, Malcolm I. 2013. A God who speaks and acts: theology for teachers in Lutheran schools. North Adelaide, SA: Lutheran Education Australia. (recommended for purchase)
  • Berntsen, John A. 2008. Cross-shaped leadership: on the rough and tumble of parish practice. Herndon, VA: The Alban Institute. (recommended for purchase)
  • Veith, Gene E. 2010. The spirituality of the cross: the way of the first evangelicals. Rev. ed. St Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House. (recommended for purchase)
  • Beeley, Christopher A. 2012. Leading God’s people: wisdom from the early church for today. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm B Eerdmans Publishing Company.
  • Corney, Peter, and Evonne Paddison, eds. 2009. A passion for leadership: insights from Arrow Australia Leadership Team. Kirrawee, NSW: Arrow Leadership Australia.
  • Duignan, Patrick. 2012. Educational leadership: together creating ethical learning environments. 2nd ed. Port Melbourne, Vic: Cambridge University Press.
  • Fryling, Robert A. 2010. The leadership ellipse: shaping how we lead by who we are. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books.
  • Shields, Carolyn M., ed. 2011. Transformative leadership: a reader. New York, NY: Peter Lang.
  • Marshall, Stephanie Pace. 2006. The power to transform: leadership that brings learning and schooling to life. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
  • Wright, Andrew. 2000. Spirituality and education. London, UK: Routledge Farmer.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

Critical essay 3600 words

3600 60.0
Portfolio

Leadership development portfolio 2400 words equivalent

2400 40.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Jul, 2015

Unit record last updated: 2019-10-31 14:59:11 +1100