Welcome to graduate study in the Master of Arts in Servant Leadership Program.
Mission of the Program
A Master of Arts in Servant Leadership at Viterbo University, a Catholic Franciscan University, provides an opportunity for individuals to develop and deepen their vocation to engage in competent, creative, Christian leadership that works for the common good.
Goals of the Program
This program brings together people who aspire to leadership positions in community, church, and business. By promoting ethical decision-making, prayer, theological reflection, biblical principles, and public activity, the master’s program supports and affirms people who seriously embrace their vocation to serve in the world and their faith community.
Upon Completion of the Master of Arts in Servant Leadership, participants will be:
Knowledgeable Servant-Leaders. They will be able to:
Articulate a vision of servant leadership as a vocation;
Apply the theories and practices of leadership and service in relationship to a life of virtue;
Demonstrate an understanding of the theological and philosophical foundations of the common good;
An Organizational Change-Agent. They will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of organizational and institutional mission, culture, and dynamics;
- Plan, implement, and assess a servant leadership project that demonstrates a commitment to the common good;
Reflective individuals. They will be able to:
- Integrate faith and work through individual and communal ritual, contemplative and reflective exercises;
- Articulate an understanding of the relationship among leadership, power, and authority;
- Practice hospitality that demonstrates a reverence for diverse people and cultures.
The program meets the unique needs of servant leaders in ministry, non-profit organizations,government, healthcare, and business while assuring fulfillment of the expectations related to an accredited program in higher education. Various educational methodologies appropriate to the adult learner with life and professional experience are incorporated into the curriculum plan.
Program Options
- Courses are usually conducted on Friday evenings from 5–10 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. A three-credit course will meet three weekends during the semester.
- And/or, participants may earn their MA in Servant-Leadership during the two-week, four-summer intensive Servant-Leadership Summer Institute.