The strategic leadership content of this course recaps learning outcomes throughout the DSL program and is a cumulative, in-depth exploration of the leadership development process. Each week, students explore and develop different components of strategic leadership development. This course supports the biblical mandate to make disciples and consequently develop leaders. This course supports students in reflecting on their leadership development and their call to serve and develop others. 

Discussions (6)

The purpose of Discussions is to support a collaborative learning process. The initial post must be at least 400 words and demonstrate a clear understanding of applying the weekly reading assignments. The initial post should be supported with a minimum of two scholarly sources.  A minimum of two replies is required to other students’ initial posts, and each reply should be a minimum of 250 words.

All sources must be appropriately cited and referenced in APA current edition format within the initial post. 

Research Papers (2)

Two formal research papers should be a minimum of 4-5 pages of content, not including the title and reference pages. No abstracts or Table of Contents (TOC) are required. They must be formatted to comply with the APA current edition formatting. In addition to the text, at least six scholarly peer-reviewed sources must be included.

Annotated Bibliographies (3)

There are three annotated bibliographies. Each should include a minimum of 10 peer-reviewed sources. A minimum of 5 pages of content is required, not including the title and reference pages. No TOC is needed. All bibliographic sources should also be listed on the reference page. APA current edition formatting is required.

Literature Review (3)

There are three literature review assignments. Each should include a minimum of 10 peer-reviewed sources. A minimum of six pages of content is required, excluding the title and reference pages. No TOC is needed. APA current edition formatting is required.