Graduate Certificate in Leadership
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership (GCL) provides an opportunity for students to consider the theory and practice of leadership as it applies to their own context. It develops skills required for effective leadership including self-awareness, communication, theological reflection and research.
ALC works in conjunction with the Uniting College for Leadership and Theology (UCLT) to deliver this award and is particularly involved in the delivery of leadership units for teachers in Lutheran schools and early childhood services.
Course outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Leadership
- Analyse and synthesise relevant information and concepts that may include perspectives from religious beliefs and spiritual traditions.
- Articulate specialised knowledge of leadership theories and frameworks that may include perspectives from religious beliefs and spiritual traditions to inform leadership practice in complex contexts.
- Communicate, both orally and in writing, leadership ideas and decisions in logical, relevant ways.
- Critically reflect on and respond appropriately to theological, religious, social, cultural, ethical and / or sustainability issues from a leadership perspective.
- Participate, contribute, and actively collaborate with other professionals to facilitate healthy organisational development and transformation.
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is the equivalent of one full time semester (72 points).
General Program
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is delivered as a partnership between ALC and Uniting College for Leadership and Theology (UCLT). It consists of two 12-point core units delivered by UCLT and 48 points of elective units. Students wishing to use the GCL for accreditation as a leader in a Lutheran School will complete ALC electives as directed by Lutheran Education Australia. Other students may choose to include electives delivered by other University of Divinity colleges.
General Program
Core units:
- LE8801Z Self-Leadership
- LE8802Z Leading Others
Elective units:
A full list of electives can be found on the UD website click here.
Education Program
Core units for this award:
- LE8801Z Self-Leadership
- LE8802Z Leading Others
Elective units determined by Lutheran Education Australia:
- DE9016L Education and Theology in Dialogue
- DE9035L Ethics, Values and Decision Making for Educators or equivalent
Contact enquiries@alc.edu.au for course advice.
Entry requirements
- Successful completion of an undergraduate degree or an approved equivalent, or
- a minimum of five years of relevant work experience or relevant professional attainment to a standard recognised by the Academic Board.
Where the first language is other than English, please see the English language proficiency requirements in the Admissions Policy.
ALC operates with a policy of credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL); see the Credit Policy.
Online availability
- Yes—face to face components are live-streamed.
FEE-HELP
- Yes—this course is registered for FEE-HELP.
Overseas students
- No—this course is only available for domestic students.
Accreditation
- The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is an accredited AQF level 8 course of the University of Divinity (UD).
- For further information, see UD course information for Graduate Certificate in Leadership.
