LDR330 Servant Leadership
This course examines leadership through a biblical framework, emphasizing leadership as service rather than authority or self-advancement. Drawing from the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, students explore the character, relationships, and practices of effective servant leaders. The course integrates theological reflection with practical leadership development, equipping students to lead others with humility, credibility, and mission-focused influence in ministry and organizational contexts.
Credits: 3
Student learning outcomes
- Articulate a biblical theology of servant leadership grounded in Scripture and the life of Christ.
- Evaluate key characteristics and dispositions of effective servant leaders and assess their own leadership development.
- Explain and apply core leadership roles (e.g., mentor, motivator, mobilizer) within ministry or organizational contexts.
- Demonstrate strategies for developing others, including recruiting, positioning, and equipping individuals for effective service.
- Apply principles of influence, credibility, and relational leadership to build trust and strengthen teams.
- Design and lead collaborative ministry or organizational efforts that leverage complementary strengths within a team.
- Integrate personal character formation with leadership practice to sustain long-term effectiveness and mission alignment.