Details for LEA401 Authentic Leadership

Navigating leadership challenges effectively requires a nuanced understanding of contemporary theories and a solid foundation in Christian values. This unit prepares students to dissect historical and modern leadership approaches, emphasising the impact on not-for-profit sectors. You will learn to apply these insights practically, enhancing both self-leadership and team leadership capabilities.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: LEA401
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Nil

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Critically analyse the importance of past and present trends in leadership training.
2. Describe the distinction between leadership roles and technical or ministry tasks.
3. Explain the historical development of leadership theories in the not-for-profit sector (including churches).
4. Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of understanding and performance as a leader.
5. Discuss how intrapersonal reflection can contribute to greater long-term effectiveness – including an understanding as to how leaders learn.

Subject Content

• History of Leadership Theory
• History of Christian Leadership Theory
• Reflections on Leadership
• Power, Influence, and Motivation
• Charismatic, Transactional, and Transformational Leadership
• Servant Leadership
• Leading Self
• Leading Others
• Ministry and Leadership
• Relationship Matters
• The Dark Side of Leadership

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• E-Learning (online)
• Intensive
• Extensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Leadership Journal (10%)
• Annotated Bibliography (15%)
• Minor Essay (25%)
• Major Essay (50%)

Prescribed Text

• Yukl, G., & Gardner, W. (2019). Leadership in Organizations (9th ed.). United Kingdom: Pearson.

Please consult your instructor before purchasing any textbooks.