The School of Authentic Leadership Training (S.A.L.T); a Christian undergraduate leadership program and curriculum.
The School of Authentic Leadership Training (S.A.L.T); a Christian undergraduate leadership program and curriculum.
Nathaniel James Stutzman | 2015
Abstract
Jesus taught that we have to lose our life to find it, so it is not far-fetched to imply that our growth potential is limited if we try to remain who we are. In the case of leadership; leadership has much more to do with following than it actually has to do with leading. As Christians, I believe our growth potential increases as we die to our desires and ambitions and instead, take up the Cross of Christ. It is in that moment, when we are walking in the steps of Jesus, that we find ourselves authentically leading and liberating others toward life-giving truth. In an effort to help encourage young college leaders to mature and grow, I created a premier leadership curriculum focused on authentic Christian followership.
The School of Authentic Leadership Training(S.A.L.T) is an undergraduate, Christian college, leadership program. The program’s curriculum features four unique tracks of study and consists of over twenty uniquely designed leadership courses. The program is set-up to accommodate a minor in Authentic Leadership Studies with the possibility of declaring a major with added credits. S.A.L.T.’s unique curriculum and course sequencing allows universities to utilize a cohort model while still building a greater program affinity through S.A.L.T.’s expansive leadership network. The program’s hybrid (online and on-ground) course selection makes it cost effective for smaller Christian universities with limited staffing and resources. As an interdisciplinary program, leadership education can enhance all areas of study. Leadership skills embolden knowledge to take action and innately provide character a podium of influence. Practical hands-on leadership experiences, leadership internships, and personalized discipleship help make The School of Authentic Leadership much more than a typical learning environment. It is an environment that inspires students in their pursuit of the truth; to live faithfully and serve fervently.