Dec 03, 2024  
2023-2024 Online College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Online College Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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TH 541 - Church Management and Leadership


An exploration of the meaning and challenges of being a leader and participating in management of the Catholic Church.  Students will examine leadership theory from the perspective of the Gospel and analyze their own leadership styles.

Assignment Overview
  • Assignments: Varied throughout the term
  • Interactivity: Discussion Boards
  • Final Assessment: Final Paper


Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of leadership theory and principles as well as the difference between leadership and management.
  • ​Cite examples of the primary activities of leadership and management with regard to team building, collaboration, and conflict management.
  • Construct a plan that includes vision and mission statements, goals, action steps, and evaluation processes for a specific leadership focus.
  • Identify and apply ethical principles to leadership situations.
  • Articulate a spirituality of leadership that synthesizes the course learning in the context of Gospel imperatives.
  • Produce an annotated bibliography of relevant resources in a chosen field of leadership.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a Leadership Project which integrates course material and demonstrates course application to a concrete area of leadership need.


Credits: 3



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