Leadership Formation and Praxis (DP8002S)

Content

Grounded in a practical theological framework, this unit will enable students to identify and articulate a personal sense of leadership formation. Students will explore key leadership competencies; reflect on the integration of their belief and their behaviour; and communicate their understanding of Christian leadership as they engage with real-world contexts with a focus on promoting positive change in the world. A feature of this unit will be receiving input from a variety of Christian leaders and entrepreneurs. Specific formational issues will be explored such as: understanding influence, transformational spiritual practices, an integrated approach to theology and work, resilience and character.

Learning outcomes

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Pedagogy

Lecture input and experiential methodology in contexts; Peer group discussion; Further response input from guest Christian leaders and entrepreneurs.

Indicative Bibliography

• Brown, Brene. Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts, Chicago: Random House, 2018.
• Garber, Steven. The Fabric of Faithfulness. Weaving Together Belief and Behavior, Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 2007.
• Gibbs. Eddie. Leadership Next: Changing Leaders in a Changing Culture, London: SPCK Publishing, 2005.
• Long, Jimmy. The Leadership Jump. Building Partnerships Between Existing and Emerging Christian Leaders, Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2009.
• Lyons, Gabe. The Next Christians. Seven Ways You Can Live The Gospel and Restore the World, Colorado Springs, Colorado: Multinomah Books, 2010.
• Nouwen, H. In The Name of Jesus. Reflections on Christian Leadership, New York: The Crossroad Publishing Company, 2002.
• Palmer, Parker, J. A Hidden Wholeness. A Journey Toward an Undivided Life, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2004.
• Sayers, Mark. Facing Leviathan: Leadership, Influence, and Creating in a Cultural Storm, Chicago: Moody Press, 2014.
• Scandrette, Mark. Practicing the Way of Jesus: Life Together in the Kingdom of Love, Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2011.
• Schwehn, Mark R. and Bass, Dorothy C. (Editors)* Leading Lives That Matter. What We Should Do and Who We Should Be*, Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2006. (recommended for purchase)
• Walker, Simon P. Leading Out of Who You Are. Discovering The Secret of Undefended Leadership, Carlisle: Piquant Editions Ltd., 2007.
• Willard, Dallas. The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life In God, HarperOne, 1998.

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