YLPP 8305: Pastoral Leadership & Administration

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.