Pre-requisites

CF501 Living in Christ

Co-requisites

None.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:

• Describe the key dimensions of leadership.

• Identify and analyse various theories of leadership from a Christian perspective.

• Identify and discuss the essential character traits necessary for effective leadership.

• Evaluate self-leadership and self-awareness in leadership.

Unit Description

The unit defines leadership and identifies the key dimensions of leadership. These are explored and evaluated from a Christian perspective. A variety of predominant leadership characteristics are identified and applied to the individual conceptualising their personal leadership attributes. At the conclusion of the unit, the student is expected to be able to analyse, describe and assess leadership principles from a general perspective as well as a specifically Christian perspective.

Topics

• The nature and key dimensions of leadership
• Key theories and models of leadership
• Evaluation of theories, models and practices of leadership from a Christian perspective
• Essential character traits necessary for effective leadership
• Applying leadership characteristics to the individual conceptualising their personal leadership attributes
• Self-awareness and self-leadership

Analysis and assessment of leadership principles from a general as well as Christian perspectives

Teaching Strategies

Teaching strategies include lectures, tutorials, journaling, and presentation of instructional material in the form of printed documentation and OHP. Students also learn by class discussion, personal study, preparation of assignments and assessment comments on their work and online interaction.

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Unit offerings

Face to face: Semester 1, 2025 (Every Year, Semester 1)

Please note

The Unit Offerings listed above are a guide only and the timetable for any year is the final authority. The College may vary offerings based on demand, regulatory requirements, continual improvement processes or other conditions.

This unit may be available in different modes of delivery i.e. online and face-to-face as listed above. The unit content will not differ between these modes of delivery. There will possibly be a difference in the schedule and/or the prescribed assessment tasks, however both will cover and assess the same content.