Welcome to graduate study in the Master of Arts in Servant Leadership Program.
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Mission of the Program
The Master’s Degree 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 church, community, and business. By promoting prayer, theological reflection, biblical principles, and public activity, the master’s program in servant leadership supports and affirms people who seriously embrace their vocation to serve in the world and the church.
Upon Completion of the Master of Arts in Servant Leadership, students 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 leadership toward understanding and action on behalf of the common good;
Knowledgeable organizational scholars. 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 attempts to meet the unique needs of servant leaders in ministry, non-profit organizations, and business while assuring fulfillment of the expectations related to higher education. Various educational methodologies appropriate to the adult learner with life and professional experience are incorporated into the curriculum plan. Attempts have been made to facilitate study while maintaining the demands of family and professional roles.
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.