Global Leaders and Innovators

Module description

This module explores the practice of leadership and innovation across a range of professional and public spheres. We will engage with academic debates on authority and power, as well as charismatic leadership and innovation, drawing on contemporary case studies and the experiences of leadership exemplars. The module features guest speakers leading in a range of fields that may include business, law, politics, journalism, academia, civil service, religious organisations, and social movements. It is designed for students who wish to critically examine leadership and innovation in action and who wish to develop their own leadership capacities—in professional careers, community initiatives, and beyond.

 

This module is a level-5 optional module in the department of Theology and Religious Studies. Unlike many other modules in the department, this one is practically oriented. Assignments will encourage students to reflect on their own leadership journey, engaging with both academic insights and real-world leadership experiences. Through critical reflection and applied learning, the module offers a platform for students to assess their current involvements, envision their next steps, and learn from both leadership scholarship and the insights of experienced leaders.

Assessment details

Coursework essay (4 x 500 word reflective responses)

Educational aims & objectives

Students will be able to:

1. Develop a critical understanding of leadership by analysing contemporary leadership approaches and applying them to contemporary case studies across various professional and public spheres.
2. Engage with exemplars and real-world experiences to explore how leadership and innovation function in different contexts for the good of others.
3. Develop a focused leadership approach in their chosen fields by cultivating personal leadership and innovation capacities through reflection and practice.

Learning outcomes

Through this module, students will:

1. Critically analyse leadership theories and case studies, demonstrating an ability to connect academic scholarship with real-world challenges.
2. Apply leadership concepts to personal experiences, producing a reflective journal that integrates theoretical insights with their own leadership development.
3. Articulate a clear and informed leadership perspective, using academic material to evaluate their leadership approach and its potential impact in their chosen field.

Teaching pattern

One two-hour weekly class over ten weeks.

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