This course uses the lens of Critical Theory to ask fundamental questions about the relationship between power and leadership, the nature of leadership itself, and the ethical challenges posed to people in positions of authority. Students will explore these challenges and expose the extent to which these challenges can and cannot be rectified.

The world has incredible diversity in human experience, from geography, ethnicity, class, race, religion, politics, community, and shared values. This course explores how good leadership demands acknowledging human diversity and reacting to it constructively and with empathy. Students will explore how practically leadership relies on subtle cultural subtext and how a diverse world demands a diverse set of approaches and perspectives to leadership.

This course focuses on organizational learning and humility, emphasizing the sincere quest for truth that motivates experimentation and natural improvement that comes from committed obedience to revealed truth.

Contemplation, hospitality, honesty, service, self-sacrifice, and calling are explored in a leadership context with practical implications and connect meaningfully to professional settings.