PC114-706 - Foundations of Christian Leadership
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1,392 Standard Tuition Fee
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6Credit Points
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0.0625 EFT
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7AQF level
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Category foundational unitA
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pastoral churchUnit Discipline
Exclusions
Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code RYP54.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students willA. Know and understand
Demonstrate Functional knowledge and understanding of Christian leadership and its contemporary challenges
B. Be able to
1. Demonstrate skill in the teaching and practice of Christian leadership
2. Present Critical evidence-based perspectives on Christian Leadership
C. Be in a position to
1. Applying perspectives and skills from ‘Foundations of Christian Leadership’ to contemporary Christian life and ministry practice as a reflective practitioner.
Content
- The Example of Jesus and Servant Leadership
- Manuscript Discovery of the Pastoral Epistles
- Qualifying as a Leader
- Apt Teaching and False Teaching
- Oversight, Church Discipline and the Leader
- Power, Weakness and Suffering in Leadership
- Leadership, Vision and Ministry Strategy
- Self-Discipline and Self-Care
Set Readings
This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.
Bonhoeffer, D., The Cost of Discipleship (London: SCM, 1959)
Dickson, J., Humilitas (Grand Rapids, Zondervan, 2011)
Dodd, B.J., Empowered Church Leadership; Ministry in the Spirit According to Paul (Downers Grove: IVP, 2004)
Fee, G.D., 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus (Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 1988)
Guthrie, D., The Pastoral Epistles (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1957)
Keller, T. J., Center Church : Doing Balanced, Gospel-centered Ministry in Your City (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012)
Perman, M., What’s Best Next; How the Gospel transforms the way you get things done (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2014)