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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

This course addresses specialized issues in the theories and practices of missional Christian leadership. It will deal with advanced topics related to developing effective leadership skills, missional strategies, and practices. The specific topic of this elective will be flexible, allowing changes to meet the needs/interests of students, professors, and contemporary Christian ministry contexts.

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.

This course introduces students to the leadership and biblical justice philosophies of Drs. John and Vera Mae Perkins. In partnership with the Perkins Foundation, students will engage in historical analysis of significant Civil Rights locations. Students will create a biblical justice framework, develop related leadership strategies, and synthesize their leadership philosophy drawing upon the three R's (reconciliation, relocation and redistribution) of Christian Community Development.

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

In this capstone course, students explore and apply theories of leadership and prepare a major interdisciplinary project that integrates systematic theology, biblical interpretation, Christian history, and practical theology for application to a need or opportunity in the student's ministry context. The project should be usable by a current or future employer or affiliated ministry. Students will also create a multi-year plan for future ministry and personal development. This course is only offered as a part of the Accelerated Master of Divinity program. Corequisite: SPIR-624.