THL422 Principles of Church Management (8)
Abstract| General theories of management as these apply in non-profit, voluntary associations: values, and practices based on the command/ nurture paradigms of management; the management of worship; the management of people linked by faith and free association; and, the management of an institution with a unique role of personal and corporate spirituality which create Christian ideals of management are examined. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 2 | | Distance* | Canberra Campus |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL422
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Theology |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to improve congregational church management by drawing on biblical/ theological principles and contemporary management theory as applied to voluntary not-for- profit groups;
- be able to apply learning to the management of the local church and wider Christian ministry, both lay and ordained;
- be able to provide an understanding of key management issues in the context of the leadership of an Australian Christian Church. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Introduction and case studies.
- Planning and managing worship in the Australian church.
- Managing music in worship.
- Involving the laity in worship leadership and management.
- Managing personal spirituality and coping with management stress.
- Managing the leaders family life.
- Managing Gender Issues.
- Managing meeting and personal time management.
- Managing in a changing Australian culture.
- The Australian congregation as a social system.
- Managing for church growth and outreach.
- Managing performance appraisal both corporate and individual.
- Strategic financial planning and reporting with a goal-centred framework.
- Planning and Implementing fieldwork in church management. |
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Residential School| This subject contains a compulsory 3 day residential school.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
