Rituals and celebrations form our core identities and connect us to our community. This course encourages contemplation in the creation and facilitation of rituals that celebrate important moments in community.
Through learning and practicing theological reflection, students will develop a way of "seeing things whole" to transform and inspire orgamizations and the community.
By providing an ethical decision-making framework, students consider moral decision-making in promoting the common good within organizations and the community. The course explores ethical theory and principles through application to leadership theory and practice.
Being an engaged citizen is a principle of democracy and servant leadership. Through the lens of political philosophy, students will explore how the common good interacts with our public and political lives.
Leaders want to know how to lead effective and ethical change within their organizations. Students will gain practical knowledge of servant leadership and ethical leadership through self-assessment of leadership.
Ethical leadership in organizations is designed for people who want to learn how to lead effective, ethical change within their organizations. Participants will expand their practical knowledge of servant leadership and ethical decision-making from SVLD 531. Participants will also learn reflection and renewal as effective leadership tools, conflict resolution techniques, the importance of community, mentor leadership stories from local leaders, and more. The interdisciplinary nature of the program allows participants to tailor the program to their personal, professional, and needs.
A course on a special topic offered at the masters level based on interest or need. May be repeated for credit. See student planning or contact the program director for current class offerings.
By examining the foundations of servant leadership theory, students will develop their own ways of leading for the common good. The course will guide students through self-exploration of virtues and behavior to practice servant leadership in organizations and the community.