3 Credits
This course explores biblical and sociological frameworks that inform the principles of mission-driven ministry. It examines how design and desired outcomes are interconnected, drawing on approaches from related fields. Students will develop foundational skills in using basic design tools to enhance program effectiveness, improve services, or refine program ideas.
Bibliography Sample
- The Innovator’s Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail, Clayton M. Christensen, 978-1633691780
- Social Innovation: Solutions for a Sustainable Future, Thomas Osburg, René Schmidpeter, 978-3642289081
- Mission, Inc.: The Practitioner’s Guide to Social Enterprise, Kevin Lynch, Julius Walls Jr., 978-1576756188
- Designing for Growth: A Design Thinking Tool Kit for Managers, Jeanne Liedtka, Tim Ogilvie, 978-0231158381
- The Purpose Economy: How Your Desire for Impact, Personal Growth and Community Is Changing the World, Aaron Hurst, 978-1940858307