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ML524: Spring 2009

Clinton

 

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ML524: FOCUSED LIVES (4 units)

J. Robert Clinton, Professor of Leadership

 

DESCRIPTION:

This course comparatively studies a number of Christian leaders. These leaders, both men and women, were effective leaders who led focused lives. Out of these studies has emerged the concept of a focused life comprised of 4 components: (1) life purpose; (2) major role; (3) effective methodologies; (4) ultimate contribution set. Students will study a number of historical case studies and Biblical case studies, which illustrate focused lives concepts. Each student will then produce a case study of his/her own life from a focused life standpoint. As part of their personal case study, students will learn how to construct their own Personal Life Mandate Ð a major decision making tool for ministry and life. Students will find that they will be using these concepts in their ministries the rest of their lives.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have:

á          Constructed a Personal Life Mandate, a 3-5 page major decision making tool, which includes paragraphs describing life purpose, major role, effective methodologies, and ultimate contributions,

á          Proven familiarity with focused lives concepts including the integration of the four focal elements-- life purpose, major role, effective methodologies, and ultimate contributionsÑalong their personal time-line,

á          The ability to use Venn diagrams to display various focused lives concepts (including giftedness set; ultimate contributions).

á          Have demonstrated familiarity with numerous focused lives concepts as measured by the case study and daily exercises.

á          A life-line perspective on strategic formation which will prove useful in the development of self and other leaders.

 

COURSE FORMAT:

The class will be conducted on the Internet using a 10-week lesson program aligned with FullerÕs academic calendar. Each week students and the instructor will interact with the material through special exercises, journaling, and threaded discussions.

 

REQUIRED READING:

á          ML524 Focused Lives Reader  (examples of Contemporary or Historical LeadersÑAnalyzed from a focused lives perspective.

á          A Case Study Reader (includes examples of students ML524 Final Papers.)

á          Clinton, J. Robert. Focused Lives-Comparative Studies of Effective Leaders Who Finished Well. Altadena: Barnabas Publishers, 1995.

á          Clinton, J. Robert. Strategic Concepts--That Clarify a Focused Life. Altadena, CA: Barnabas Publishers, 1995.

á          Plumb, Sue. Irene Webster-Smith: An Irish Woman Who Impacted Japan. Altadena, CA: Barnabas Publishers, 1996.

 

ASSIGNMENTS:

1.        Reading of all materials listed above and doing related exercises for them which will include: Weekly Threaded Discussions, Journaling, and feedback exercises given to the instructor and teaching assistant (60%)

2.        A case study on the student's own life using focused lives concepts to prompt analysis. This case study will be completed by the end of the quarter. This is a major paper (40 %).

 

PREREQUISITES:

There are no pre-requisites. However, students who have taken ML 530 Life Long Development and ML 521 Developing Giftedness will have a jump start on this course. Students not familiar with leadership emergence theory are advised to do optional pre-requisite readings before class.

 

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective.

 

FINAL EXAM: None.

 

This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification

 

Updated January 2009