Ministerial Leadership in a Changing Church, Locally and Globally

4 credits

This one-week, in-person seminar invites students in the Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership (MAML) program to integrate theological reflection and organizational management theory in the practice of leadership. Through the dual frameworks of practical theology and faith-based organizational management, students will explore how ministerial leaders discern and respond to change within the Church and society. The seminar examines themes such as intercultural competence, contextual theology, systems thinking, organizational collaboration, and sustainable leadership practices, all within the reality of Hispanic and global Catholic ministry. Drawing on readings from theology, management, and the social sciences, students will engage in case-based discussions, field immersion in a local faith-based organization, and guided spiritual reflection. The seminar emphasizes discernment-in-actionhelping leaders connect interior freedom with communal mission and organizational effectiveness. Full-time, in-person participation is required for the duration of this seminar.