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Title: BIB 841: Kingdom Authority and Leadership in the Gospels
Subtitle: Exploring Jesus’ Model of Leadership and Authority
Course Name & Level: Kingdom Authority and Leadership in the Gospels, Doctorate Degree
Number of Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
Keywords: Kingdom Authority, Leadership, Gospels
1. Introduction:
This course offers an in-depth exploration of kingdom authority and leadership as depicted in the Gospels. Students will study Jesus’ model of leadership and its implications for contemporary Christian leadership.
2. Course Description:
An advanced course examining the concepts of authority and leadership in the Gospels. Emphasis is placed on understanding Jesus’ leadership style and its application to modern ministry contexts.
3. Course Purpose:
To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of kingdom authority and leadership in the Gospels, enabling them to apply these principles in their ministry and leadership roles.
4. Course Objectives:
To explore and analyze the concepts of authority and leadership as presented in the Gospels, enhancing students’ ability to integrate these principles into their leadership practices.
5. Key Terms Defined & Key Concepts Explained:
- Kingdom Authority: The authority granted by God to His representatives on earth to advance His kingdom.
- Leadership: The act of guiding and directing others, particularly in a Christian context.
- Servant Leadership: A leadership philosophy in which the leader’s main goal is to serve others.
- Discipleship: The process of following and learning from a teacher or leader, particularly in a religious context.
- Great Commission: Jesus’ command to his disciples to spread his teachings to all nations (Matthew 28:18-20).
6. Specific Topics with Descriptions:
- Introduction to Kingdom Authority and Leadership: Overview of the course and its objectives.
- Biblical Foundations of Kingdom Authority: Examination of the concept of authority in the Old and New Testaments.
- Jesus’ Model of Leadership: Study of Jesus’ leadership style and its characteristics.
- Servant Leadership in the Gospels: Exploration of the concept of servant leadership as demonstrated by Jesus.
- The Role of the Holy Spirit in Leadership: Analysis of the Holy Spirit’s role in empowering and guiding leaders.
- Discipleship and Leadership: Study of the relationship between discipleship and leadership in the Gospels.
- Authority and Power in Jesus’ Ministry: Examination of how Jesus exercised authority and power in his ministry.
- Parables of Leadership: Analysis of the parables that teach about leadership and authority.
- Conflict and Leadership: Exploration of how Jesus handled conflict and opposition as a leader.
- The Great Commission and Leadership: Study of the leadership implications of the Great Commission.
- Modern Applications of Jesus’ Leadership: Practical application of Jesus’ leadership principles in contemporary ministry.
- Challenges in Kingdom Leadership: Exploration of the challenges and obstacles to practicing kingdom leadership today.
7. Assessments with Descriptions:
- Quizzes: Regular quizzes to test knowledge of key concepts and biblical teachings on authority and leadership.
- Reflection Papers: Written reflections on personal insights and learnings from specific topics.
- Research Paper: An in-depth research paper on a chosen aspect of kingdom authority and leadership.
- Midterm Exam: An exam covering the first half of the course material.
- Final Exam: Comprehensive exam covering the entire course.
- Participation: Active participation in class discussions and group activities.
- Presentation: A presentation on a significant aspect of kingdom authority and leadership in historical or contemporary contexts.
8. Research References:
- Jesus on Leadership: Discovering the Secrets of Servant Leadership from the Life of Christ by C. Gene Wilkes. eBook format. MLA Citation: Wilkes, C. Gene. Jesus on Leadership: Discovering the Secrets of Servant Leadership from the Life of Christ. Tyndale House Publishers, 1998.
- The Leadership Lessons of Jesus by Bob Briner and Ray Pritchard. eBook format. MLA Citation: Briner, Bob, and Ray Pritchard. The Leadership Lessons of Jesus. B&H Publishing Group, 2008.
- Leading Like Jesus: 40 Leadership Lessons from the Upside-Down Kingdom by Michael Youssef. eBook format. MLA Citation: Youssef, Michael. Leading Like Jesus: 40 Leadership Lessons from the Upside-Down Kingdom. Harvest House Publishers, 2013.
- The Servant Leader: Transforming Your Heart, Head, Hands & Habits by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges. eBook format. MLA Citation: Blanchard, Ken, and Phil Hodges. The Servant Leader: Transforming Your Heart, Head, Hands & Habits. Thomas Nelson, 2003.
- The Kingdom of God: A Biblical Theology by Patrick Schreiner. eBook format. MLA Citation: Schreiner, Patrick. The Kingdom of God: A Biblical Theology. Crossway, 2018.
This comprehensive curriculum ensures that students gain a deep understanding of kingdom authority and leadership in the Gospels, focusing on King Jesus, His Kingdom, and His Great Commission.
