COURSE SYLLABUS

CLED 520
THE LIFE OF THE LEADER COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will focus upon the life of the leader and how the emotional, ethical, mental, moral, psychological, and spiritual wellbeing of the leader has an effect upon leadership effectiveness. Significant personal reflection will be undertaken in an effort to help the leader recognize the unique personal dimensions that hinder personal effectiveness as a leader. RATIONALE A persons Christian spiritual development and human development will impact life and vocation. As a result, the leader should have a clear understanding of how those areas affect life and vocation. An effective leader will integrate successfully the areas of Christian spirituality and human development into a positive Christian leadership style.

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PREREQUISITES None.

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REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASES Boa, Kenneth. Conformed to His Image: Biblical and Practical Approaches to Spiritual Formation. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2001. ISBN: 978-0-310-23848-5. Estep, James R., and Jonathan H. Kim. Christian Formation: Integrating Theology and Human Development. Nashville, TN: B&H Academic, 2010. ISBN: 978-0-80544838-2. Myra, Harold, and Marshall Shelley. The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2005. ISBN: 978-0-310-28788-9. Disclaimer: The above resources provide information consistent with the latest research regarding the subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found in these resources.

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ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING A. B. C. D. Computer with basic audio and video equipment Internet access (broadband recommended) Microsoft Word (Microsoft Office is available at a special discount to Liberty University students.) Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.

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MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: A. B. C. D. E. F. Identify human development issues which affect life and vocation. Appraise which human development issues have personally influenced his or her life and vocation. Integrate biblical theology and human development toward effective Christian leadership. Distinguish the various facets of Christian spirituality. Evaluate personal spiritual strengths and weaknesses in order to fortify the weakness and utilize the strengths as they relate to Christian leadership. Identify, evaluate, and discuss the aspects of theological development, spiritual development, and human development that have influenced the life and vocation of a famous Christian leader.

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS A. B. Textbook readings and lecture presentations/notes Discussion Board Forums (3) In Modules/Weeks 1, 3, and 5, the student will be required to post original Discussion Board threads as specified in the respective modules. The student will also be required to reply to at least two other classmates original threads the following weekin Modules/Weeks 2, 4, and 6. C. Personal Assessments (2) The student will be required to complete two personal assessment papers. Each paper will be 45 pages in length. The first writing assignment will assess the students integration of theology, human development, and leadership based upon the learning from the required Estep text. It will be due at the end of Module/Week 4. The second writing assignment will assess the students integration of Christian spirituality and leadership based upon the learning from the required Boa text. It will be due at the end of Module/Week 7. D. Reading Quizzes (2) The student will take two short reading quizzes in Modules/Weeks 2 and 6. The closed-book quizzes will not only evaluate the students reading comprehension, but will also serve as a guide to future reading. Students will have 30 minutes to answer the 10 true/false questions in each quiz. E. Leadership Assessment The student will complete a leadership assessment paper that comprises 3 parts: outline (Module/Week 5), rough draft (Module/Week 7), and the final, which should be 810 pages in length (Module/Week 8). The purpose of the paper is to
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identify, define, evaluate, and discuss the aspects of theological development, spiritual development, and human development that have influenced the life and vocation of a famous Christian leader. Currently, the assessment will come from the required Myra textbook. VI. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES A. Points Discussion Board Forum Threads (3 at 75 pts ea) Discussion Board Forum Replies (3 sets at 25 pts ea) Personal Assessments (2 at 150 pts each) Reading Quizzes (2 at 50 pts each) Leadership Assessment: Outline Rough Draft Final Total B. Scale A = 9601000 A- = 940959 B+ = 920939 B = 890919 B- = 870889 C+ = 850869 C = 820849 C- = 800819 D+ = 780799 D = 750779 D- = 730749 F = 729 and below C. Other Policies 1. Academic Misconduct Academic misconduct is strictly prohibited. Students should see the Graduate Catalog for specific definitions, penalties, and processes for reporting. Late Assignments Late assignments will not be accepted without prior approval of the instructor. Plagiarism Students should see the Liberty Way at https://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=15400 for a fuller explanation of plagiarism. A grade of F will be assigned for any plagiarized assignments. In some cases, a grade of F may be assigned for the course grade. 225 75 300 100 50 75 175 1000

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Disability Assistance Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Onlines Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu to make arrangements for academic accommodations.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY Blackaby, Henry, and Richard Blackaby. Spiritual Leadership: Moving People Onto Gods Agenda. Nashville, TN: B&H, 2001.

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Boa, Kenneth. Conformed to His Image: Biblical and Practical Approaches to Spiritual Formation. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2001. Estep, James R., and Jonathan H. Kim. Christian Formation: Integrating Theology and Human Development. Nashville, TN: B&H Academic, 2010. Fryling, Robert A. The Leadership Ellipse: Shaping How We Lead by Who We Are. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 2010. Maxwell, John. Developing the Leader Within You. Updated. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2009. McNeal, Reggie. Practicing Greatness: 7 Disciplines of Extraordinary Spiritual Leaders. Hoboken, NJ: 2006. Myra, Harold, and Marshall Shelley. The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2005. Sanders, J. O. Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer. Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1994. Taylor, Robert M., and Lucile P. Morrison. Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis. Thousand Oaks, CA: Psychological Publications, Inc., 19962004. Trull, Joe E., and James E. Carter. Ministerial Ethics: Moral Formation for Church Leaders. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2004.

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