Leadership

Faculty

Program Coordinators: Dr. Patrick Wadden and Dr. Bradford Frazier

Program Mission

This interdisciplinary program will help students to gain knowledge of leadership techniques, and to develop the qualities necessary to become leaders in their public and private lives. The Rule of St. Benedict has a lot to say about leadership, especially in its description of the role and duties of the abbot. A thorough understanding of St. Benedict’s idea of leadership as described in the Rule will provide the focus for the required element of the program (3 credits). From this starting point, students will broaden their horizons to study both the theory and practice of leadership in a range of disciplines and contexts. The optional courses in which students will earn 12 of the 15 required credits will provide them with the opportunity to think about leaders and leadership in their own specific areas of interest, including politics, religion and business. A strong understanding of the qualities required of good leaders and of the techniques through which leaders have succeeded in the past will prepare students to become leaders in their careers, civic life and their faith communities.