Diplomacy and Leadership
Objective
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Display a sound general knowledge of some of the main ideas about diplomacy, especially its bilateral and multilateral forms, with an introduction to its transnational forms;
Understand the world of diplomacy and the leadership roles and activities of diplomats;
Enhanced verbal and personal communication skills through interactive discussion and debate;
Strengthen skills in analysing the organization and conduct of power in contemporary international affairs through the lens of diplomacy and, therefore, to be able to better understand current events and policy concerns;
Demonstrate historical, theoretical, and practical perspectives on leadership and diplomacy.
Content
Leadership and Diplomacy is designed for students interested in studying diplomacy from a leadership perspective. The course examines the role of leadership in the evolution and changing nature of the diplomatic dialogue between states over the past century, concentrating on challenges for diplomatic leadership at this moment in history. These challenges include: great-power leadership, notably the special role of US leadership; changing diplomatic practices requiring leadership, such as the widespread use of summit, conference, and public diplomacy; revolutionary and post-colonial leadership; individual leadership (the UN secretary-general) and moral leadership (Nelson Mandela); “middle power” and small-country leadership; regional diplomatic leadership; and, finally, non-state alternatives to state-based diplomatic leadership.
Mode of delivery
Teaching methods on this course include lectures, seminars, independent study, plenaries, simulations, debates, roundtables, guest lectures.
Reading material
Cohen, R. (2013). Diplomacy Through the Ages. New York, Oxford University Press, pp. 15-30.
Nicolson, H. (1969). The Ideal Diplomatist. Diplomacy. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 55-67
Jensen, K. (1993). Origins of the Cold War: Washington DC: United States Institute of Peace, 1993, preface, pp. 3-31, 73-95
Kerr, P. & Wiseman, G. (2018). Diplomacy in a Globalizing World: Theories and Practices, New York, Oxford University Press
Servant leadership
MVSI 507: Servant leadership
Objective
The objective of the course is to help learners understand life as a stewardship and work as a vocation. It is designed to enable learners appreciate leadership as a call to service and to honour God as a responsibility to influence the world for noble and good purposes. Upon successful mastery of this course, learners will be able to:
Define Servant Leadership and appreciate its significance for effectives leadership
Develop the requisite skills associated with Servant LeadershipApply a Servant Leadership to their own leadership practice
Content
Servant leadership can sound like a conflicting statement; however, some people do have this leadership style. Our course in servant leadership teaches leaders how to lead from the back. The course covers the following topics:
leadership practices
sharing power characteristics of a servant leader psychology of servant and authentic leadershipbuilding a team community
being a motivator
being a mentor when to praise or criticisetraining future leaders
Self - reflection
Delivery Mode
Lectures and tutorials
Keith, K. M. (2008). The case for servant leadership. Westfeldt, IN: Greenleaf centre for Servant Leadership. (Supplemental readings posted on blackboard or provided in class).
Greenleaf, R. K. (2015). The servant as leader. The Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership. [ISBN: 978-0982201220]
Blanchard, K. H., & Miller, M. (2014). The secret: What great leaders know and do (3rd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers. ISBN: 9781626561984.
Christiano, R. (Producer). (2002). Time changer [Motion Picture]. United States: Five & Two Pictures.
Greenleaf, R. K. (2002). Servant leadership: A journey into the nature of legitimate power and greatness (25th anniversary edition). Mahwah, NJ: Paulis Press. ISBN: 9780809105540Redemptive Ideology and Transformation
MVSI 511: Redemptive Ideology and Transformation
Leadership that has held sway on the continent of Africa over the last six decades of nominal independence has largely drawn inspiration from humanistic ideologies that deny the existence of God and His relevance in the affairs of men and nations.
The objective of this course is to allow learners to explore and appreciate redemptive ideology that can form the basis of the transformation of the continent.
The following attributes of the Redemptive Ideology will be covered in the course:
The Concept of Ideology.
The Nature of a Redemptive Ideology
Difference Between the Redemptive Ideology and Other Ideologies.
Kingdom Principles for Transformation: The Example of Jesus Our Redeemer
Practical Hands-on Approach to Solving Problems: The Example of Nehemiah
Judeo-Christian Ethics and Contemporary Ideas Contrary to Them
Spirit-Inspired Thinking and Generating Sanctified Ideas for Solving Problems
Practical Solutions for Dealing with Deep Distresses and Long-Lasting Reproaches: The Example of Thomas Sankara
Mode of Delivery
Teaching and learning tools include lectures, class readings, class discussions and presentations.
Reading Materials
Ogan, S. (2019). The Nehemiah Ideology for Africa: Redeeming and Rebuilding People and Places. Port Harcourt, Nigeria: High Calling Outreach Publications.
Magara, J. (2017). Positioning Africa for the 21st Century: The Pivotal Role of Leadership and Think Tanks. Kampala, Uganda: Beeranga Mwesigwa Foundation.
Nwankpa E. (2019). The Redemptive Ideology for Africa’s Transformation. Port Harcourt, Nigeria: High Calling Outreach Publications.
Sseppuuya D. (2017) Africa’s Industrialization and Prosperity: From Esau Syndrome to Structural Adjustment Strategy. Kampala, Uganda: Beeranga Mwesigwa Foundation.
Ogan S. (2014). Thinking for Total Transformation: Towards the Restoration of Kingdom Dimensions of Thinking. Port Harcourt, Nigeria: High Calling Outreach Publications.
Transformational Leadership
Objectives
This Course is designed to build students’ understanding of the basic principles of leadership from a spiritual perspective. In today’s rapidly changing world, learning to build robust and progressive societies, lead and design communities and organizations to ride the storms of the global village creatively is critical to our ability to make impact.
The Course will expose students to such foundational modules: Principles of Biblical Statecraft,
Practical Modules of Biblical Leadership,
Biblical Dynamics of Government,
Spiritual Warfare,
Intercession,
Spiritual Mapping and
Redeeming the Land
The ultimate goal is for students to comprehend the theoretical and practical value of leadership for community, city and national redemption and transformation.Mode of delivery
The mix of lectures, including lecturer-led and student-led seminars, video shows and insights from practitioners
Reading material
Briner B., Pritchard R. (2008). The Leadership Lessons of Jesus: A Timeless Model for Today’s Leaders. Nashville: B&H Publishing Group.
Maxwell J.C. (2001). Ultimate Leadership: Maximize Your Potential & Empower Your Team. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Heward-Mills D. (2014). The Art of Leadership. London: Parchment House.
Magara J. (2017). Positioning Africa for the 21st Century: The Pivotal Role of Leadership and Think Tanks. Kampala: Beeranga Mwesigwa Foundation.
Bass M., & Riggio E. (2006). Transformational Leadership. London: LEA Publishers