CORE PRINCIPLES OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP IN POLITICS

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This course offers an in-depth examination of the fundamental principles of ethical leadership in politics. The course seeks to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and values required to apply ethical leadership principles in political setting. Students will gain an extensive knowledge of the key concepts and principles of ethical leadership, such as moral character, servant leadership, justice, accountability, transparency, compassion, courage, humility, empathy, wisdom, stewardship, community building, conflict resolution, and policy ethics, which are essential for societal development.

Course Objectives:

Understand the foundations of ethical leadership
Develop moral character and servant leadership skills
Promote justice, accountability, and transparency
Cultivate compassion, courage, humility, and empathy
Apply wisdom and stewardship in decision-making
Build community and resolve conflicts
Develop policy ethics and apply ethical leadership principles

Define ethical leadership and its core principles
Identify key characteristics of ethical leaders in politics
Analyze the role of moral character in ethical leadership
Apply servant leadership principles in political contexts
Promote justice and accountability in governance
Demonstrate compassion, courage, humility, and empathy in leadership
Apply wisdom and stewardship in decision-making
Build community and resolve conflicts effectively
Develop ethical policy-making skills

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Leadership

Topic: Understanding Ethical Leadership in Politics
Objective: To grasp the fundamentals of ethical leadership and its significance in political contexts.
Learning Outcomes: Define ethical leadership and its core principles, identify key characteristics of ethical leaders in politics, and understand the importance of ethical leadership in governance.
Biblical Text: Micah 6:8 – He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (Emphasizes justice, mercy, and humility).
Book Reading: Northouse, P. G. (2021). Leadership: Theory and practice (9th ed., Chap. 1, pp. 1-20). Sage Publications.
Assignment: Write a 1000-word essay on the definition and significance of ethical leadership in politics. Participants reflect on their own values and how they align with ethical leadership principles.

Module 2: Moral Character

Module 3: Servant Leadership

Module 4: Justice in Leadership

Module 5: Accountability

Module 6: Transparency

Module 7: Compassion in Leadership

Module 8: Wisdom in Decision-Making

Module 9: Courage in Leadership

Module 10: Humility in Leadership

Module 11: Empathy in Leadership

Module 12: Stewardship

Module 13: Community Building

Module 14: Conflict Resolution

Module 15: Policy Ethics

Topic: Policy Ethics as a Core Principle of Ethical Leadership
Objective: To understand the role of policy ethics in ethical leadership and its application in politics.
Objective: To understand the role of policy ethics in ethical leadership and its application in politics.
Learning Outcomes: Define policy ethics and its significance in leadership, identify examples of policy ethics in politics, and analyze the impact of policy ethics on community well-being.
Biblical Text: Amos 5:24 – But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!
Book Reading: Stone, D. (2012). Policy paradox (Chap. 7, pp. 100-115). W.W. Norton & Company.
Assignment: Participants analyze a policy’s ethical implications. Participants engage in a debate on policy ethics.

Module 16: Revision and Final Project

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Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Leadership

Topic: Understanding Ethical Leadership in Politics

Objective: To grasp the fundamentals of ethical leadership and its significance in political contexts.

Learning Outcomes: Define ethical leadership and its core principles, identify key characteristics of ethical leaders in politics, and understand the importance of ethical leadership in governance.

Biblical Text: Micah 6:8 – He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (Emphasizes justice, mercy, and humility).

Book Reading: Northouse, P. G. (2021). Leadership: Theory and practice (9th ed., Chap. 1, pp. 1-20). Sage Publications.

Assignment: Write a 1000-word essay on the definition and significance of ethical leadership in politics. Participants reflect on their own values and how they align with ethical leadership principles.

Module 2: Moral Character

Topic: The Role of Moral Character in Ethical Leadership

Objective: To explore the components of moral character and its development in leaders.

Learning Outcomes: Understand the concept of moral character, identify key traits of moral character in leaders, and analyze how moral character influences leadership decisions.

Biblical Text: Proverbs 11:3 – The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. (Highlights the importance of integrity).

Book Reading: Ciulla, J. B. (2020). Ethics, the heart of leadership (Chap. 2, pp. 25-40). Praeger.

Assignment: Case study analysis – Participants analyze a real-world leader’s moral character and its impact on their leadership. Participants engage in exercises designed to strengthen their moral character.

Module 3: Servant Leadership

Topic: Servant Leadership in Political Contexts

Learning Outcomes: Define servant leadership and its key characteristics, identify examples of servant leadership in political history, and develop strategies for applying servant leadership in political contexts.

Biblical Text: Mark 10:45 – “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Jesus as servant leader).

Book Reading: Greenleaf, R. K. (2002). Servant leadership (Chap. 3, pp. 35-50). Paulist Press.

Assignment: Develop a servant leadership plan for a political scenario. Participants practice servant leadership in simulated political scenarios.

Module 4: Justice in Leadership

Topic: Justice as a Core Principle of Ethical Leadership

Objective: To understand the concept of justice and its application in political leadership.

Learning Outcomes: Define justice and its various forms like distributive and procedural justice, analyze how leaders can promote justice in policy-making, and evaluate the impact of justice on community well-being.

Biblical Text: Isaiah 1:17 – Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. (Calls for justice).

Book Reading: Rawls, J. (1971). A theory of justice (Chap. 1, pp. 1-20). Harvard University Press.

Assignment: Participants analyze a policy’s justice implications. Participants advocate for justice in a simulated policy scenario.

Module 5: Accountability

Topic: Accountability Mechanisms in Political Leadership

Objective: To understand the importance of accountability in ethical leadership and its mechanisms.

Learning Outcomes: Define accountability and its significance in governance, identify accountability mechanisms in political systems, and analyze the role of transparency in ensuring accountability.

Biblical Text: 1 Corinthians 4:2 – Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. (Emphasizes stewardship and accountability).

Book Reading: Bovens, M. (2007). Analysing and assessing accountability (Chap. 2, pp. 25-40). Oxford University Press.

Assignment: Participants analyze a real-world case of governmental accountability. Participants design an accountability system for a political institution.

Module 6: Transparency

Topic: Transparency as a Key to Ethical Leadership

Objective: To understand the role of transparency in promoting ethical leadership and good governance.

Learning Outcomes: Define transparency and its importance in governance, identify strategies for promoting transparency in political contexts, and analyze the impact of transparency on public trust.

Biblical Text: Matthew 10:26 – So do not be afraid of them. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. (Encourages openness).

Book Reading: Hood, C. (2006). Transparency: The key to better governance? (Chap. 3, pp. 45-60). Oxford University Press.

Assignment: Participants develop a policy proposal to enhance transparency. Participants engage in exercises to promote transparency in simulated scenarios.

Module 7: Compassion in Leadership

Topic: Compassion as a Core Principle of Ethical Leadership

Objective: To understand the role of compassion in ethical leadership and its application in politics.

Learning Outcomes: Define compassion and its significance in leadership, identify examples of compassionate leadership in politics, and analyze the impact of compassion on community well-being.

Biblical Text: Psalm 103:13 – As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him. (Highlights God’s compassion).

Book Reading: Dutton, J. E. (2003). Energize your workplace (Chap. 5, pp. 75-90). Jossey-Bass.

Assignment: Participants analyze a real-world example of compassionate leadership. Participants engage in exercises to develop compassionate leadership skills.

Module 8: Wisdom in Decision-Making

Topic: Wisdom as a Guiding Principle in Ethical Leadership

Objective: To understand the concept of wisdom and its application in political decision-making.

Learning Outcomes: Define wisdom and its key components, identify strategies for applying wisdom in decision-making, and analyze the impact of wisdom on ethical leadership.

Biblical Text: Proverbs 4:7 – Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. (Values wisdom).

Book Reading: Sternberg, R. J. (2003). Wisdom, intelligence, and creativity synthesized (Chap. 6, pp. 100-115). Cambridge University Press.

Assignment: Participants write an essay on the role of wisdom in ethical decision-making. Participants analyze scenarios requiring wise decision-making.

Module 9: Courage in Leadership

Topic: Courage as a Core Principle of Ethical Leadership

Objective: To understand the role of courage in ethical leadership and its application in politics.

Learning Outcomes: Define courage and its significance in leadership, identify examples of courageous leadership in politics, and analyze the impact of courage on community well-being.

Biblical Text: Joshua 1:9 – Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.

Book Reading: Kilmann, R. H. (2001). Managing the design factory (Chap. 7, pp. 100-115). Free Press.

Assignment: Participants analyze a real-world example of courageous leadership. Participants practice courage in simulated scenarios.

Module 10: Humility in Leadership

Topic: Humility as a Key Trait of Ethical Leadership

Objective: To understand the role of humility in ethical leadership and its application in politics.

Learning Outcomes: Define humility and its significance in leadership, dentify examples of humble leadership in politics, and analyze the impact of humility on community well-being.

Biblical Text: Philippians 2:3-4 – Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.

Book Reading: Collins, J. (2001). Good to great (Chap. 5, pp. 75-90). HarperBusiness.

Assignment: Participants write an essay on the role of humility in ethical leadership. Participants engage in exercises to develop humility.

Module 11: Empathy in Leadership

Topic: Empathy as a Core Principle of Ethical Leadership

Objective: To understand the role of empathy in ethical leadership and its application in politics.

Learning Outcomes: Define empathy and its significance in leadership, identify examples of empathetic leadership in politics, and analyze the impact of empathy on community well-being.

Biblical Text: Hebrews 4:15 – For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses.

Book Reading: Goleman, D. (2006). Social intelligence (Chap. 4, pp. 50-65). Bantam Books.

Assignment: Case study – Participants analyze a real-world example of empathetic leadership. Participants practice empathy in simulated scenarios.

Module 12: Stewardship