LEADERSHIP HISTORY, THEORY AND PRACTICE

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This course explores leadership principles and practices from a Christian perspective, integrating biblical teachings with leadership theories and models. Students examine key topics such as trait and behavioral approaches, situational leadership, transformational leadership, spirituality, ethics, power, communication, teamwork, and personal leadership development. Through case studies, reflections, and applications, students develop a comprehensive understanding of effective leadership and its role in various contexts, including ministry, business, and non-profit organizations. The course emphasizes the importance of integrity, humility, and servant leadership, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to lead with purpose and impact. By the end of the course, students will have developed a personal leadership development plan and a legacy statement, preparing them to lead with confidence and effectiveness in their chosen fields.

Course Objectives:

Understand the concept of leadership and its importance in various contexts
Analyze various leadership theories, models, and best practices
Apply biblical teachings and principles to leadership practices
Develop essential leadership skills, including communication, teamwork, and decision-making
Cultivate a Christian worldview and values in leadership

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Leadership

Topic: Foundations of Leadership
Objective: Understand the concept of leadership and its importance.
Learning Outcomes: Define leadership, identify different leadership styles, and explain the role of leadership in organizations.
Biblical Text: Proverbs 29:2. The importance of leadership in guiding people.
Book Reading: Northouse (2022), Chapter 1: Introduction to Leadership. Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2017). The Leadership Challenge. Wiley.
Assignment: Reflect on your personal leadership journey and goals. Identify a leader who inspires you and explain why.

Module 2: Leadership Theories

Module 3: Leadership Theories

Module 4: Leadership Theories

Module 5: Leadership Theories

Module 6: Spirituality and Leadership

Module 7: Case Studies in Leadership

Module 8: Leadership and Ethics

Module 9: Leadership and Power

Module 10: Leadership and Communication

Module 11: Leadership and Teamwork

Module 12: Personal Leadership Development

Module 13: Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

Module 14: Leadership and Diversity

Module 15: Leadership and Change Management

Module 16: Leadership and Legacy

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Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Leadership

Topic: Foundations of Leadership

Objective: Understand the concept of leadership and its importance.

Learning Outcomes: Define leadership, identify different leadership styles, and explain the role of leadership in organizations.

Biblical Text: Proverbs 29:2. The importance of leadership in guiding people.

Book Reading: Northouse (2022), Chapter 1: Introduction to Leadership. Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2017). The Leadership Challenge. Wiley.

Assignment: Reflect on your personal leadership journey and goals. Identify a leader who inspires you and explain why.

Module 2: Leadership Theories

Topic: Trait Approach to Leadership

Objective: Understand the trait approach to leadership.

Learning Outcomes: Explain the trait approach, identify key leadership traits, and analyze a leader using the trait approach.

Biblical Text: Exodus 18:21. The importance of leadership traits such as wisdom and integrity.

Book Reading: Northouse (2022), Chapter 2: Trait Approach. Judge, T. A., & Bono, J. E. (2000). Five-factor model of personality and transformational leadership. Journal of Applied Psychology, 85(5), 751-765.

Assignment: Analyze a leader using the trait approach. Create a list of key leadership traits and explain why they are important.

Module 3: Leadership Theories

Topic: Behavioral Approach to Leadership

Objective: Understand the behavioral approach to leadership.

Learning Outcomes: Explain the behavioral approach, identify key leadership behaviors, and observe and record a leader’s behavior.

Biblical Text: Matthew 20:26-28. The importance of servant leadership.

Book Reading: Northouse (2022), Chapter 3: Behavioral Approach. Fiedler, F. E. (1967). A theory of leadership effectiveness. McGraw-Hill.

Assignment: Observe and record a leader’s behavior. Create a journal to record observations of leadership behaviors.

Module 4: Leadership Theories

Topic: Situational Leadership

Objective: Understand situational leadership

Learning Outcomes: Explain situational leadership, identify key situational factors, and apply situational leadership to a case study.

Biblical Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. The importance of adapting to different situations.

Book Reading: Northouse (2022), Chapter 5: Situational Approach. Hersey, P., & Blanchard, K. H. (1988). Management of organizational behavior: Utilizing human resources. Prentice Hall.

Assignment: Apply situational leadership to a case study. Create a scenario where situational leadership is applied.

Module 5: Leadership Theories

Topic: Transformational Leadership

Objective: Understand transformational leadership.

Learning Outcomes: Explain transformational leadership, identify key transformational leadership traits, and analyze a transformational leader.

Biblical Text: Matthew 5:13-16. The importance of being a transformational influence.

Book Reading: Northouse (2022), Chapter 9: Transformational Leadership. Bass, B. M. (1985). Leadership and performance beyond expectations. Free Press.

Assignment: Analyze a transformational leader. Create a list of key transformational leadership traits and explain why they are important.

Module 6: Spirituality and Leadership

Topic: The Role of Spirituality in Leadership

Objective: Understand the role of spirituality in leadership.

Learning Outcomes: Explain the concept of spirituality, identify key spiritual leadership traits, and reflect on the role of spirituality in leadership.

Biblical Text: Psalm 37:3-4. The importance of trusting in God.

Book Reading: Ciulla (2018), Ethics, the Heart of Leadership, Chapter 1. Fry, L. W. (2003). Toward a theory of spiritual leadership. The Leadership Quarterly, 14(6), 693-727.

Assignment: Reflect on the role of spirituality in leadership. Create a journal to record reflections on spirituality and leadership.

Module 7: Case Studies in Leadership

Topic: Applying Leadership Theories to Real-World Scenarios

Objective: Apply leadership theories to real-world scenarios.

Learning Outcomes: Analyze a case study, identify key leadership issues, and apply leadership theories to resolve the issues.

Biblical Text: Proverbs 27:17. The importance of seeking wisdom.

Book Reading: Northouse (2022), Chapter 14: Case Studies. Bryant, A. (2011). Google’s Quest to Build a Better Boss. The New York Times.

Assignment: Analyze a case study and apply leadership theories. Create a group to discuss case studies and apply leadership theories.

Module 8: Leadership and Ethics

Topic: The Role of Ethics in Leadership

Objective: Understand the role of ethics in leadership.

Learning Outcomes: Explain the concept of ethics, identify key ethical leadership traits, and reflect on the role of ethics in leadership.

Biblical Text: Proverbs 10:9. The importance of integrity.

Book Reading: Ciulla (2018), Ethics, the Heart of Leadership, Chapter 5. Ciulla, J. B. (2003). The Ethics of Leadership. Wadsworth.

Assignment: Reflect on the role of ethics in leadership. Create a code of ethics for a leadership team.

Module 9: Leadership and Power

Topic: The Role of Power in Leadership

Objective: Understand the role of power in leadership.

Learning Outcomes: Explain the concept of power, identify key power dynamics, and analyze the use of power in leadership.

Biblical Text: Matthew 20:20-28. The importance of servant leadership.

Book Reading: Northouse (2022), Chapter 11: Power and Influence. Pfeffer, J. (2010). Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don’t. HarperBusiness.

Assignment: Analyze the use of power in leadership. Create a scenario where power dynamics are applied.

Module 10: Leadership and Communication

Topic: The Role of Communication in Leadership

Objective: Understand the role of communication in leadership.

Learning Outcomes: Explain the concept of communication, identify key communication skills, and reflect on the role of communication in leadership.

Biblical Text: Proverbs 15:1. The importance of gentle communication.

Book Reading: Northouse (2022), Chapter 12: Leadership and Communication. Tannen, D. (1994). Talking from 9 to 5: Women and Men at Work. HarperCollins.

Assignment: Reflect on the role of communication in leadership. Create a communication plan for a leadership team.

Module 11: Leadership and Teamwork

Topic: Building High-Performing Teams

Objective: Understand the role of teamwork in leadership.

Learning Outcomes: Explain the concept of teamwork, identify key teamwork skills, and analyze a team leadership scenario.

Biblical Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. The importance of teamwork.

Book Reading: Northouse (2022), Chapter 13: Leadership and Teamwork. Katzenbach, J. R., & Smith, D. K. (1993). The Wisdom of Teams: Creating the High-Performance Organization. Harvard Business School Press.

Assignment: Analyze a team leadership scenario. Create a team charter for a leadership team.