Moral Leadership and Project Evaluations
Syllabus, Master's level, 5RT935
- Code
- 5RT935
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- History of Religion A1N, Social Sciences of Religion A1N, Studies in Church and Mission A1N
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Dean of the Faculty of Theology, 4 May 2010
- Responsible department
- Department of Theology
General provisions
The course is included in the Master's Programme in Religion in Peace and Conflict.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree where the main field of study consists of at least 90 credits in Theology, History, Philosophy, Linguistics, Educational Science, Social Science or the equivalent. The main field of study should include an individual assignment worth at least 15 credits.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to:
- discuss moral and philosophical issues in relation to leadership;
- analyse and take a position on moral dilemmas connected to leadership;
- critically reflect on his/her own leadership;
- plan an evaluation of a humanitarian project;
- discuss moral aspects of projects and project evaluation in different contexts.
Content
People with a strong religious and ethical commitment often face the task of convincing others. The first part of the course focuses on questions such as: What does moral leadership imply? The course presents examples of moral leadership from history and from the present. Different case studies are presented and analysed.
Another task which such people may be faced with is the evaluation of different humanitarian projects. The second part of the course will treat questions such as: What moral dilemmas can a project evaluator expect to encounter? What does a project evaluation entail? What considerations must be applied when planning and performing a project evaluation? What are the criteria for a good project evaluation?
Instruction
The course can be taken as a distance-learning course. There are a few days compulsory attendance on campus. Contact between teachers and students takes place via a course portal online.
Assessment
The course is assessed on the basis of active participation in seminar discussions and through oral and written assignments.
Transitional provisions
Students who have studied according to this course syllabus may be examined according to the same syllabus within two years of the course date. In special circumstances, a retake may also occur at a later date. Normally, teaching according to an older course syllabus will not be offered.