Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Admissions requirements Approved DBS Certification
Disqualified combinations None

1. Articulate a contextual analysis of approaches to management and understandings of leadership, situated in their own perspective and practice
Knowledge and Understanding
Application

2. Evaluate the ethical and theological implications of management and leadership theory in relation to a given professional practice context
Analysis
Learning

3. Provide a coherent and critical reflection on a personal and professional approach to management and leadership
Reflection
Communication

REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT (100%) - 3,500 Words – To address learning outcomes 1,2,3
Example: Reflect critically on your personal approach to management and leadership in relation to the needs of your context, drawing on theory, ethical and theological considerations in reaching your conclusions

This module aims to orientate students to key themes from the field of leadership and management, and develops a critical awareness of these through the examination of their theological, theoretical and historical perspectives. This will also require an intentional engagement with students’ own values, personality and approach in relation to their own management and leadership contexts. The nature of the learning therefore embodies the interaction between these elements, enabling students to articulate their personal styles, and apply their knowledge, within professional and ministerial practice settings.

This module includes the study of theology, theory and practice of leadership and management.

A critical engagement with the literature on management and leadership from a general perspective will be encouraged in addition to those from specific contexts, such as education, health and social care, community organisation and the voluntary sector. Students will be encouraged to consider the following themes:

• Management of work, others, self;
• Strategy, planning and change management;
• Leadership styles and approaches;
• Organizational theory and its application to practice contexts;
• Ethical decision-making, ethical processes and professional ethics;
• Theological perspectives on leadership and management;
• Contextual Supervision; and
• Multi-agency and partnership working.

This module utilises the three inter-related learning strategies for the programme. Taught workshops consist of interactive presentations, discussion, and critical debate at the residential teaching blocks. Tutorials (in person and on-line) allow discussion of the individual research that students are undertaking to prepare their assignments. Independent study and professional practice allows for critical reading around selected topics, the development of individual responses to theory and practice; and the preparation for the assessment tasks.

Blanchard, K. (2015) Leadership and the One Minute Manager. London: Harper Collins

Golding, D., & Currie, D. (2000). Thinking about management: a reflective practice approach. London: Routledge

Gopee, N. & Galloway, J. (2017) Leadership and Management in Healthcare. London: Sage.

Handy, C (1999) Understanding Organisations. Penguin Books. London

Torry, M. (2005). Managing God's Business: religious and faith-based organizations and their management. Aldershot: Ashgate.

McKimm, J. & Phillips, K. (2009) Leadership and Management in Integrated Services. Exeter: Learning Matters

Northouse, P. (2017) Leadership: Theory and Practice. (7th Edition.) London: Sage

Ord, J. (ed.) (2011) Critical issues in Youthwork Management. London: Routledge

The collaborative partner has approved and fully equipped teaching spaces for taught sessions; comprehensive library provision and a bespoke VLE that supports student access to resources when working remotely.