This course is intended to offer a basic introduction to leadership with an emphasis on the practice of Christ centered leadership. The course will survey topics such as: the nature of leadership, various leadership theories and models, establishing leader identity, developing leadership skills, creating a shared vision, handling conflict, overcoming obstacles, and leading for change. Students will be challenged to recognize and expand their own leadership performance.

An exploration of leadership approaches to address some of the world's most complex and pressing social issues. Students will examine both individual values-based leadership practices that spur social change as well as collaborative leadership frameworks that facilitate the development of shared vision and action strategies within communities, organizations, or social movements. This course will be useful for students invested in social change at any level, whether as community volunteers, grassroots activists, or leaders of non-profits or social enterprises.

This one (1) credit course provides instruction and feedback to reflect on and learn from campus leadership opportunities. This class will provide insights into what exemplary Christian leadership should look like and ultimately help students to lead, influence & serve with integrity.

This course is intended to prepare present and future entrepreneurial leaders to achieve their God-given entrepreneurial potential to have a transformative impact locally and globally. If you are interested in creating a new enterprise, a new non-profit or even planting a church, this course is for you. The course looks at the heart of entrepreneurship and leadership both from an organizational and biblical perspective.

The tripod of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship are the foundation of the successful organization. The encouragement, management, and culture to promote an innovative work environment places specific demands on leadership. After an exploration of popular innovation theory, organizations and companies whose novel adoptions have transformed their contexts and industries will be identified, discussed, and evaluated. Lessons for tomorrow's leaders will be inferred.

Students will develop and demonstrate communication skills appropriate for a variety of audiences and contexts including interpersonal, small group, public speaking, and online situations. The importance of communicating vision as well as framing organizational issues effectively will be highlighted.

Students will advance their strategies for practical applications of leadership in their current roles and future organizational roles through reflection, research, and discussion. They will continue to refine their Christ-centered leadership skills reflecting Christian character in their ongoing leadership roles while addressing societal and organizational dysfunction.

Students will learn how group, individual, and relational behaviors within organizations shape the structure, efficiency, and development of those organizations, and will gain an understanding of strategies to respond to these organizational behaviors as leaders. Key topics include theory and practice of group and team leadership, group dynamics, group processes, collective goal-setting, developing shared purpose, and conflict management and resolution.

This course is designed to prepare Christian leaders for social justice advocacy in the context of the global struggle for human rights. Drawing upon Martha Nussbaum and Amartya Sen's capabilities approach to human rights, the course presents a Freirean model for social justice advocacy that recognizes the local, national and international context of advocacy work and explores creative partnerships with other organizations and community groups on particular advocacy issues. The course emphasizes the importance of developing a biblical basis for social justice advocacy and the development professionals to cultivate strong advocacy skills. This is the second of two parts.

An overview of fundamental concepts, principles and tools essential for effective emergency relief and disaster mitigation interventions. A comprehensive simulation of a major disaster and NGO response is used to illustrate both the complexity as well as the practical principles to be followed by those responsible for these programs. This is the first of two parts.

An overview of fundamental concepts, principles and tools essential for effective emergency relief and disaster mitigation interventions. A comprehensive simulation of a major disaster and NGO response is used to illustrate both the complexity as well as the practical principles to be followed by those responsible for these programs. This is the second of two parts.

Through careful study of the strategic marketing planning process, this course prepares students to skillfully use the tools of this process to strengthen their mission-based organizations. Two key areas receive special focus: 1) the careful assessment and alignment of organizational and market dynamics, and 2) the design and implementation of relationship-building activities. Students will also consider the biblical framework for marketing and fundraising activities, in particular, reflecting on appropriate parallels in the words and actions of Paul. Wherever possible, case studies and real-life examples will be used to provide students with opportunities to practice using the tools of marketing and fundraising.