LEAD 509
Summary
Explore the Ethical Leadership course and what you can expect to learn throughout the semester.
Course Overview
This course focuses on the ethical aspects of leadership, preparing students to grapple with complex moral dilemmas with wisdom, integrity, and accountability.
On the foundation of biblical truth and rooted in spiritual formation, students apply values, principles, and ethics to leadership case studies.
This course prepares students to be leaders who model authenticity, trustworthiness, and moral clarity in diverse organizational settings.
Textbooks
- See the current booklist.
Professor: Dr. Rodney Loper
Intended Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Engage thoughtfully with the ethical dimensions of leadership, cultivating wisdom, integrity, and accountability in navigating complex moral dilemmas
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Integrate biblical principles into ethical decision-making processes, grounding leadership practices in personal spiritual formation.
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Apply ethical principles to leadership case studies to expand understanding of how ethical frameworks inform real-world leadership challenges.
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Describe how to model authenticity and trustworthiness as leaders to inspire confidence and credibility in diverse organizational contexts.
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Demonstrate how to lead with moral courage and conviction, upholding ethical standards and promoting a culture of integrity and ethical responsibility within organizations.