LDRS 616 - Entrepreneurship & Innovation 
(3 S. Hrs)

At the heart of entrepreneurship is innovation - the practical exercise of creativity in
pursuit of an opportunity that necessitates change. Entrepreneurship and innovation
knows no bounds. It occurs within large and small businesses, for-profit and non-profit
- and within church and para-church organizations. This course will provide a graduate level
introduction to understanding key concepts of entrepreneurship: the nature and
role of the entrepreneur; key attributes for success, and how to think like an
entrepreneur and how to learn to be entrepreneurial.
Entrepreneurship is viewed increasingly in society as an avenue for personal fulfillment
- a source of meaning in life. We will explore a Christian perspective on
entrepreneurship and distinguish and contrast it with the "spirituality" model of
entrepreneurship. As part of that process we will explore the notion of entrepreneurship
as a calling.

Course Objectives

1. To understand the complexity and nuances of the entrepreneurial process.
2. To absorb insights from and be familiar with the leading thinkers in
entrepreneurship.
3. To understand the foundational role of innovation in the entrepreneurial
process.
4. To be able to view entrepreneurship and innovation as broadly applicable to
various organizations.
5. to critically reflect upon the dynamics of Christianity and entrepreneurship;
6. To consider the notion of Christian calling with entrepreneurial pursuits