Unit Content
Outcomes
- Critically evaluate Christian perspectives on faith, purpose, vocation and their implications for professional and organisational life.
- Critically analyse contemporary leadership theories and approaches and their application in complex organisational contexts.
- Synthesise Christian understandings of vocation, character, service and human flourishing with contemporary leadership practice.
- Evaluate complex organisational challenges and formulate leadership responses that demonstrate sound judgement and consideration of stakeholder interests and values.
- Develop and justify a reflective, faith-informed approach to leadership and professional practice.
Subject Content
- Faith, Purpose and the Meaning of Work
- Christian Perspectives on Vocation and Calling
- Faith–Work Integration: Concepts, Models and Professional Practice
- Purpose, Character and Human Flourishing
- Leadership: Contemporary Theories and Perspectives
- Values-Based Christian Leadership
- Vision and Meaning in Organisations
- Leadership Judgement and Decision-Making
- Power, Influence, and Responsibility
- Leading People and Teams
- Contemporary Issues in Leadership: Complexity, Change and Uncertainty
- Leading with Faith and Purpose: Integration and Reflective Practice
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Face to face on site
- E-learning (online)
- Intensive (provide details)
Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.
Assessment Methods
- Critical Literature Review (1,500 words) (25%)
- Leadership Case Analysis (2,000 words) (35%)
- Faith, Purpose and Leadership Integrative Project (2,500 words) (40%)
Prescribed Text
Buszka, S. G., & Ewest, T. (2020). Integrating Christian faith and work: Individual, occupational, and organizational influences and strategies. Palgrave Macmillan.
Yukl, G. A., & Gardner, W. L., III. (2020). Leadership in organizations (9th ed.). Pearson.
Check with the instructor each semester before purchasing any prescribed texts or representative references
