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Details for LEA220 Developing Women Leaders

Understanding the role of women in leadership positions is crucial for progressive organisational and societal development. This subject examines the historical and current challenges women face in leadership, with a focus on the church and community contexts. Students will explore legislative frameworks related to gender equity, theological rationales for gender equality, and leadership styles pioneered by women.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: LEA220
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Donna Kipps
Bernardo Gomez

Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

  • At least 40 credit pints including, MAN101—Introduction to Management or LEA201—Leadership Principles

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Explain the obstacles and challenges for women in leadership, particular reference should be made to historical, social and organisational theories.
  2. Examine current legislation that relates to gender equity in organisations and analyse the implications of these frameworks;
  3. Describe a theological rationale for egalitarian attitudes to gender, and critically assess alternate perspectives;
  4. Assess the personal values necessary for women to lead within a variety of contexts
  5. Evaluate key styles, theories and models of leadership promoted by women theorists and adopted by women leaders;
  6. Critically evaluate the significance of these models of leadership in relation to communities, such as business, church culture, and local contexts.

Subject Content

  1. Social, cultural and theological grounds for gender equality in leadership
  2. The styles, theories and models of leadership adopted by women
  3. Developing and mentoring women as leaders
  4. Communication and Relational skills as applied to women’s leadership and management
  5. Developing personal resources specific to women, such as balancing work and home life.

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Onsite (on campus)
  • Online (e-Learning)
  • Intensive

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

Assessment Methods

  • Forums (20%)
  • Major Essay (50%)
  • Case Study Analysis (30%)

Prescribed Text

  • Primary readings provided