Module Descriptors
LEADERSHIP AND MINISTRY
CYMI60001
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Fenton
Email: paul.fenton@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
3000 word assignment:
Assessing Learning Outcomes 1 - 5
Assessing Learning Outcomes 1 - 5
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to prepare students for employment in professional and ministry contexts. It builds on previous skill based modules which have also developed leadership skills and equips students to provide leadership in a range of professional and ministry contexts. It explores providing support and spiritual development to other workers, ministerial skills and sustaining oneself spiritually and vocational and professional development.
This module builds on the student's experience and will include teaching on:
-Leadership skills
-Personal and corporate vision building and developing a strategic plan
-Theological and theoretical and biblical frameworks of ministry and leadership
-Preparation for employment including continuing professional development needs and discerning vocation
-Supporting and facilitating professional, spiritual and faith development
-Ministerial skills appropriate to context
-Sustainable professional practice including managing your own resources
This module builds on the student's experience and will include teaching on:
-Leadership skills
-Personal and corporate vision building and developing a strategic plan
-Theological and theoretical and biblical frameworks of ministry and leadership
-Preparation for employment including continuing professional development needs and discerning vocation
-Supporting and facilitating professional, spiritual and faith development
-Ministerial skills appropriate to context
-Sustainable professional practice including managing your own resources
Module Learning Strategies
This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The interactive learning groups will provide lectures and seminars involving a combination of group activities, student led work, simulations, skills practice, discussion etc. The independent study provides opportunity for reading, library based and online research. The remote learning in the professional practice work place will help develop professional skills.
Module Texts
Adair, J (2002) Effective Strategic Leadership. Basingstoke, Macmillan.
Griffiths, J (2007) Becoming a Professional. Cambridge, YCT Press.
Nash, S and Nash, P (2009) Tools for Reflective Ministry. London, SPCK.
Savage, S, Boyd-Macmillan, E (2007) The Human Face of Church. Norwich, Canterbury Press.
Griffiths, J (2007) Becoming a Professional. Cambridge, YCT Press.
Nash, S and Nash, P (2009) Tools for Reflective Ministry. London, SPCK.
Savage, S, Boyd-Macmillan, E (2007) The Human Face of Church. Norwich, Canterbury Press.
Module Resources
Interactive whiteboard and data projectors
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team