Moral Leadership and Project Evaluations

15 credits

Syllabus, Master's level, 5RT935

A revised version of the syllabus is available.
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 Director of Studies, 3 March 2015
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 is a distance-learning course. The students must fulfil written assignment and on-line seminar within specified time. Contact between teachers and students takes place via a learning platform. An Internet connect computer is essential.

Assessment

The course is assessed on the basis of active participation in seminar discussions and written assignments.

Other regulations

Please note that the stated teaching methods may be replaced by self-studies if there is a very low number of students.

Transitional provisions

Students that reading this course according to older course syllabus has possibility to examine course according to the course syllabus within two years after course date. If there are special reasons, such retake can take place also later. Normally, teaching according to older course syllabus is not given.