Leadership & Theology

Curriculum Objectives

This unit is a praxis-based unit. It enhances a student’s capacity to apply Lasallian values and spirituality to a critically informed understanding of contemporary youth within their sociological and cultural context. It is offered as part of the Together for Mission residential program for those engaged with Yourtown and Lasallian schools. The learning experiences include formative learning activities and critical assessment tasks, building towards a community of practice across the Lasallian works.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this unit of study, students will be able to:

• demonstrate the application of current research into the experience and needs of youth, with a particular focus on the poor, to the yourtown or Lasallian school workplace;
• engage critically Lasallian values with professional practice;
• evaluate critically Lasallian based programs for disadvantaged youth;
• create ongoing strategies for the integration of Lasallian spirituality and values in contemporary environments;
• develop and implement Lasallian based programs for disadvantaged youth; and
• build a critical community of practice across Lasallian ministries.

Assumed Knowledge 

Not applicable

Study hours

10 hours per week for 12 week semester, comprised of:

• At least one hour per week for online lectures.
• At least three hours per week of reading.
• At least six hours per week of directed study, including optional and assessable online activities.

Teaching Methods

Online lectures; online activities; guided reading; scaffolded assessments; feedback on assessments.

Indicative Assessment

At the Institute we use a range of assessment tasks, including essays, research papers, online posts, critical reflections, projects and praxis exercises. Within a unit of study each set of assessment tasks is designed as an integral part of your learning experience. These tasks vary across units and programs. All assessment tasks are aligned to the Australian Qualifications Framework level appropriate for graduate awards.