This course will provide a study of the local parish, the diocesan chancery and its
various departments in relation to the various cultural and sociological factors that
have a bearing on the life of the presbyter. Group process, the effects of personality
on leadership style, appropriate use of various decision-making styles, supervisory
skills, states in community building and systematic analysis of ministerial
organization will be explored. Classes utilize group problem-solving, lecture and
experiential learning.
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