Towards a Theology of Leadership

Ayers, Michale

2006

2006

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With all the dynamic research in leadership over the past fifty years, the writings of Hickman,1 Northouse,2 and Yukl3 reveal that leadership studies do not generally embrace theology in the leadership context. This study examines this reality and proposes a common language for the convergence of theology and leadership. A theological treatment of leadership is offered through an exegesis and socio-rhetorical critical analysis of the Christological hymn of Philippians 2:5-11, along with the application of the common language in this theological treatment. The paper concludes by applying the convergence of theology and leadership as found in this text to social definitions of leadership and transformational leadership theory.

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