You will select a leader from the Bible and will research that leader’s life and the way that God used him/her to provide leadership. This is not a biographical study of a biblical character; rather, it is a research study on the leadership demonstrated by a particular figure from the Bible. You must consider the major leadership categories that the class has studied:
1. personal attributes of leadership
2. interpersonal leadership
3. contextual leadership
4. contemporary leadership.
Additional theories and concepts related to this course including emotional intelligence can be incorporated in this paper, however, this primary focus should not be on servant leadership since that was considered in a previous course.
Instructions
You will be required to write a minimum of 2,000 words (not including the title page, abstract page, or reference page) in an 8 full-page paper, researching and discussing your chosen leader by exploring the interpersonal dynamics and the context in which leadership was exercised. What insights might one gain by reflecting on contemporary leadership theory? Was the leader a transformational leader or a servant leader?
Specifics:
· Minimum of 2,000 words not including the title page, abstract page, or reference page.
· Paper should also be a minimum of 8 full pages of analysis. Page count does not include the title page, abstract page, or references page.
· Current APA format is required which includes a title page, an abstract, using text headings and a reference page.
· The student must use no less than 8 references including the Bible, both textbooks and leadership resources (journal articles, and other scholarly resources that address leadership principles should be incorporated). All peer-reviewed data must be published within the past 5 years. Older sources will result in a point deduction.
· The paper must be written as a research paper that includes an introduction of the chosen leader and a content section that explores the four assigned leadership categories: attributes of leadership, interpersonal leadership, contextual (situational) leadership and
contemporary leadership (transformational & authentic leadership). Explore dynamics relationships with followers and apply insights from leadership theory to better understand the leadership process of your selected leader with the context of biblical history.
· The paper must end with a conclusion that reflects on the lessons learned and the insights gained from your research. Your conclusion must also offer suggestions for further study.
· You may select from the provided list of leaders from the Bible. If you wish to study a biblical character not on the list, you must contact your instructor for permission. You must make certain there is sufficient information on that person to complete your research project.
Suggestion List for Biblical Characters (See note above about requesting other leaders):
Old Testament: Abraham, Jacob, Joseph , Moses, Miriam, Aaron, Joshua, Gideon, Deborah, Samson, Job, Saul, David, Solomon, Nehemiah, Ruth, Samuel, Hannah, Esther, Josiah, Noah, and Daniel.
New Testament: St. Peter, St. John, John the Baptist, Paul, Luke, Stephen, James, Silas, Philip, Mary, Martha, Barnabas, Cornelius, Lydia, Dorcas, Priscilla, Thomas, Judas, John Mark, and Timothy.
Prior to submitting your Research Paper: Leaders from the Bible Assignment you should submit your assignment to the Research Paper: Leaders from the Bible Draft Assignment to check your Turnitin report and make any adjustments prior to your final submission.
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