2022-2023 Catalog

 

6000

LEAD-600ES Congregational Leadership

This course is a comprehensive, integrative approach to the leadership and management of a congregation, beginning with biblical foundations and ending with the tools needed to lead in the church today. Topics range from the recruitment of staff and volunteers to managing conflict. The course involves problem based case studies from the student's context and so requires that the student currently be in an approved ministry setting. Prerequisite: MDIV-500

6

LEAD-610ES Leadership, Culture and the Kingdom of God

This course analyzes culture using an interdisciplinary approach that focuses on sociological and theological perspectives. It examines and contrasts the different cultural dimensions that distinguish societies and social groups from one another, to assess the way in which the "Kingdom of God" relates to culture. The course interprets the concept of 'Shalom' from the biblical and theological perspectives to devise a framework that addresses cultural tensions and dissensions in light of the redemptive purposes of God's kingdom.

3

LEAD-641ES Christian Leadership

This course explores the appropriate content, frameworks, and skills to equip persons for Christian leadership. Students will examine and deploy leadership concepts for the purpose of growing as a leader personally, relationally, and organizationally. Prerequisite: CHST-641

3
Indiana Weselayan