An exploration of what leaders can learn from the past to understand contemporary leadership and to imagine future ways of leading. Students are provided with the opportunity to use the historical method, including primary sources, to understand past leaders and leadership thought. Emphasis is given to the social circumstances and philosophical ideas that led to the Classical and Scientific Management theories, and subsequent leadership theories emerging through to the 1980s.

An introduction to learning in the contexts of academic studies and personal growth for a lifetime of success as a leadership student and practicing leader. Emphasis is given to exploring three themes: (a) understanding the self as leader, (b) understanding the role of learning in leading, and (c) understanding leadership studies.

This course is designed for students who wish to advance their understanding of leadership and enhance their personal leadership skills, attitudes, and behaviours in keeping with the mission of TWU. It introduces students to the literature of leadership, helps them design tools for assessing their own leadership abilities, and enables them to develop a Christian servant leadership model within the context of a Christian worldview. Team building and self-assessment exercises, leadership presentations, case studies, and field research are included.

An exploration of whole person development in the practice of coaching and mentoring individuals toward self-understanding, strong character, high performance, and well-being within organizational contexts.

A practical study of how leaders guide, influence, and respond to group dynamics and the best practices utilized in leading and developing teams and groups in organizations.

Students develop confidence in using quantitative inquiry within organizational leadership contexts to understand how and when numbers are used to support positions people make.

An exploration of the developmental aspects of leading organizational growth, including theories of organization and change, principles of governance, and approaches to organizing work.

An exploration of major historical movements of Christian spirituality, the different ways people relate to God, and the leadership principles and practices of encouraging people to grow in spiritual maturity.

An introduction to historical, biblical and contemporary concepts and practices of leadership, and how they are understood and applied within Christian organizations.

Introduces theories and competencies related to learning and thriving in a digital world. Explores how learners are situated in 'the digital' throughout their lives and how they can use digital technologies to enhance and enrich their experience of learning, working, and playing.