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Leadership
Essential competency and capacity development for moving people and organizations from purpose to productivity, across any context.
LDR440 Principles of Leadership and Discipleship
This course will introduce the student to the basic principles of leadership and discipleship on the individual level. Fundamentals include philosophy, skills, and tools aimed to assist the individual in his or her own growth. By learning how to grow ourselves, we will be better growers of others. Emphasis will be on the development of skills for experiential learning, problem solving, communication, and personal philosophy.
LDR450 Leading and Discipling Relationships
This course will train individuals to effectively lead and disciple others in a growing, intimate relationship with their God. Building off a strong biblical philosophy of ministry, emphasis will be given to diagnosis and interactive skills between mentors and mentees. In the context of a highly intense, small group environment individuals will develop and exercise communication, mentoring, and problem solving skills in the lives of others that are transferable to any real life setting.
LDR460 Leading Discipleship Communities
This course is designed to train students in organizng and facilitating discipleship groups, whether in a family, local church, or para-church organization. Emphasis will be on evaluating other's personalities and learning styles, utilizing and adapting leadership approaches, and implementing strategies for moving individuals and groups towards greater spiritual growth with God.
LDR501 Leading in Active Learning Environments
This course is a study of organizational leadership theory and practice as it relates to the development and facilitation of active learning environments. Emphasis will be on identifying and evaluating students' personalities and leadership styles, adapting and using leadership approaches, and exploring principles for moving individuals and organizations toward growth and development. The course content is designed to serve as a catalyst for applying leadership principles to the student's organizational environment.
LDR502 Organizations as Learning Communities
The rapidly changing environment has produced a significant shift in organizational theory and practice. In times of rapid change, the ability of an organization to learn emerges as a primary competency. Students will engage organizational theory to help them identify and understand the unique organizational culture within which they function, and to formulate interventions to enhance learning and innovation. Students will also interact with learning theory to help them develop effective approaches to encouraging and facilitating learning within the organization.