ML501: Formation of Emerging Leaders (4 units)
Elizabeth Glanville,
Director of Doctoral Studies and Assistant Professor of Leadership
Spring 2005 Pasadena
DESCRIPTION:
This course explores
the nature of spiritual leadership development. In the course students will look at leadership issues in their
own lives, in the lives of several biblical characters, and in the life of one
historical missionary. Leadership
emergence theory, which is grounded in the comparative study of many leaders'
lives (biblical, historical, contemporary), forms the basis of analysis.
Concepts investigated include: God's leadership-shaping activity, the place of
prayer in ministry, character shaping, the guidance process, spiritual
authority, and many others. At the
conclusion of the course, students will be able to recognize how God has been
working in their own lives and also recognize His shaping activity in the lives
of other leaders. On the basis of these
insights, students will develop a personal growth plan to fit their unique
needs and call.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
• Students
will develop a critical understanding of the processes involved in leadership
emergence patterns in Christian ministry.
• Students will develop a deepened insight into
their own pilgrimage, strengths, and weaknesses as a leader.
• Students will be able to apply leadership
emergence principles to their own ministry praxis.
• Students will grow spiritually in relation to
their ministry and call to lifelong ministry.
• Students will be able to apply Leadership
Emergence Theory principles to the life development of an historical leader.
COURSE FORMAT: Class
meets for spiritual formation, leadership development concepts, group
interaction, and personal application.
REQUIRED READING: If you have
already read any book on this list , select other books from a supplementary
reading list or book approved by instructor.
ML501
Class Syllabus.
Bennis, Warren and Robert Thomas, Geeks
and Geezers. Harvard Business School Press, 2002.
Clinton, J. R. Joseph—Destined to Rule: A
Study in Integrity and Divine Affirmation. Altadena, CA: Barnabas Resources, 1985.
Clinton, J.R. The Making of a Leader.
Colorado Springs: Nav Press, 1988.
Clinton, Richard & Paul Leavenworth.
Starting Well. Altadena, CA: Barnabas Publishers, 1994.
Crossman, Eileen. Mountain Rain. Denver: OMF Books, 2001.
Acts of the Apostles (Bible)
ASSIGNMENTS:
1.
Reading: All of the assigned materials.
2. Weekly exercises assigned in the syllabus and in class.
3. Short paper on the student's leadership development (4,000 – 5,000 words).
4. A take-home exam on Crossman's Mountain
Rain.
5. Th.M. Students: Students are
expected to demonstrate a greater analytical depth on all written assignments
and will be required to read three additional biographies (two biblical leaders
and one historical leader) and submit written reports.
PREREQUISITES:
• None. This is
primarily a course designed for students with 3 years of full-time ministry or
less. The course will focus on the
early development phases of leadership development. It will highlight concepts and issues which are critical to a
person beginning ministry and will help a leader as he/she is developing during
those critical early years of formation.
• Students who are experienced leaders and are involved in training emerging
leaders will also find this course beneficial.
Concepts in the course are foundational for training the next generation
of leaders.
AUDITORS
BY WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR ONLY.
OBTAIN THIS PERMISSION PRIOR TO CLASS TIME.
RELATIONSHIP TO
CURRICULUM: Elective.
FINAL EXAM: Yes.
A take-home exam on Mountain Rain.