Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2014
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijme.2014.09.002
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore faculty views on the inclusion of spiritual topics in graduate leadership and management programs, focusing on faculty experiences, perceived benefits and challenges, and teaching methods and principles in use. We interviewed twelve faculty members in leadership or management programs from eleven nonsectarian universities. Participants discussed eight benefits including the opportunity for whole person growth and skill development that would benefit leaders in a global workplace. Eight barriers to such inclusion were identified such as proselytizing and the misuse of power. The sampled instructors also made some suggestions for how to include spirituality topics, such as using respected resources and linking classroom discussions to practice. Overall, instructors’ preference for including spiritual topics also varied in terms of explicit versus implicit and organic-emergent versus preplanned-structured approaches.
Recommended Citation
Williams, Peter E. and Allen, Stuart, "Faculty perspectives on the inclusion of spirituality topics in nonsectarian leadership and management education programs" (2014). School of Educational Leadership. 1.
https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/school_ed_leadership/1
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