Summer 2018/Pasadena
LD516
Parchman
LD516: WOMEN IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP (4 Units: 160 hours). Karen E Parchman, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION: After exploring a variety of theological and social contributions of women on behalf of the mission of God in the world, this course will address the intersection of contemporary and contextual leadership models with women’s experience and development. The goal of the course is to reflect critically on the effects of gender identity and the women’s ways of leading God’s people for transformation and mission.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, students will have demonstrated (1) The ability to articulate the theological basis for women in leadership; (2) An understanding of women’s unique contribution to leadership in the mission of God historically and biblically; (3) An awareness of the cultural, ethnic, and theological diversity of women in leadership, both historically and in contemporary culture; and (4) an ability to critically reflect on gender and leadership for transformational discipleship, mission, and ministry.
COURSE FORMAT: This is a hybrid course, meaning that it is a ten-week course with nine weeks of online instruction and one week of classroom instruction during week seven of the quarter. Classroom and online instruction will include lecture and discussion for a total of 40 instructional hours. Students are required to interact with the material, with each other, and with the instructor regularly through online discussions, reading, and other assignments that promote active learning.
REQUIRED READING: 1000 pages required.
For Purchase:
Greenleaf, Robert. The Servant as Leader Pamphlet. Greenleaf Ctr. For Servant Leadership, 2015. ISBN: 978-0982201220. Pub Price: $10.00. [60 pages assigned.]
Grenz, Stanley J. and Denise Muir Kjesbo. Women in the Church: A Biblical Theology of Women in Ministry. Intervarsity Press. 1995. ISBN: 978-0830818624. Pub. Price: $24.00. [230 pages assigned.]
Scott, Halee Gray. Dare Mighty Things. Zondervan, 2014. ISBN: 978-0310514442. Pub. Price: $18.99. [235 pages assigned.]
Sumner, Sarah. Men and Women in the Church: Building Consensus on Christian Leadership. Intervarsity Press, 2003. ISBN: 978-08382391-8. Pub. Price: $15.00. [200 pages assigned.]
Additional Readings in eReserves:
Belenky, Mary F. et. al. Women’s Ways of Knowing. Basic Books, 1997. ISBN: 978-0465090990. [40 pages assigned.]
Bordas, Juana. Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age. Barrett-Koehler, 2012. ISBN: 978-1609941178. [25 pages assigned.]
Kellerman, Barbara and D. L. Rhode. Women and Leadership. Jossey-Bass, 2007. ISBN: 978-0787988333. [38 pages assigned.]
Stjerna, Kirsi. Women and the Reformation. Blackwell, 2008. ISBN: 978-1405114226. [9 pages assigned.]
50 pages of Bible readings as assigned.
Additional videos and articles to be assigned.
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
PREREQUISITES: None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Option to meet the C5 requirement in the 120 MDiv and 80 MATM Programs (Fall 2015).
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.