- This course closed on April 30, 2025.
Ebed-Melech University Syllabus
ROM 301 – Organizational Behavior in Religious Settings
Course Duration: 4 Weeks
Instructor: Dr. Roxanne Kemp
Contact: faculty@ebedmelech.ac
Assignment Due Date: Sunday at midnight each week
Grading Scale: 4.0 GPA scale
Welcome to ROM 301!
Welcome to Organizational Behavior in Religious Settings at Ebed-Melech University! In this course, you’ll engage in practical, real-world activities to better understand how individuals and teams function within faith-based organizations. From analyzing your current or future ministry environment to developing a practical improvement plan, each week builds on the last—culminating in a final project portfolio and presentation. You’ll gain both insight and applicable strategies for leading and managing with integrity, compassion, and vision.
Course Description
This course introduces the core principles of organizational behavior through the lens of faith-based organizations. With a focus on leadership, communication, motivation, team dynamics, and conflict resolution, students will engage in weekly real-world tasks and build a cumulative portfolio. Emphasis is placed on integrating biblical principles with organizational theory to create positive change in religious settings.
Learning Outcomes
| earning Outcome | Description |
|---|---|
| Analyze Organizational Dynamics | Assess how teams function and behave within faith-based environments. |
| Demonstrate Leadership & Motivation Skills | Apply motivational and leadership theories to real-world church or ministry contexts. |
| Resolve Conflict Biblically | Create and evaluate communication and conflict resolution plans grounded in Scripture. |
| Design Faith-Driven Organizational Culture Plans | Design a culture-building or improvement plan tailored to a religious setting. |
| Develop Final Project Portfolio | Compile a complete project portfolio and reflection that demonstrates practical learning and strategic application. |
Course Schedule and Weekly Breakdown
| Week | Topics | Real-World Activities & Assignments |
| Week 1 | Understanding Organizational Behavior | Conduct a ministry, non-profit or church environment assessment; Reflection: Your role in your faith-based organization; |
| Week 2 | Leadership and Motivation in Ministry | Interview a ministry leader about their motivational style; Write a leadership response plan based on interview insights |
| Week 3 | Communication and Conflict Resolution | Create a communication plan for a fictional or real team; Analyze a ministry conflict case study and propose a resolution; Discussion Post: Biblical approaches to team conflict |
| Week 4 | Shaping Organizational Culture & Final Portfolio | Submit a strategic improvement plan or cultural initiative; Compile your project portfolio and write a reflection on what you’ve learned; Final Presentation: Share your key insights and plan (video or written) |
Course Policies
Assignment Deadlines: All assignments are due by Sunday at midnight. Late submissions may impact grades unless prior arrangements are made.
Academic Integrity: Plagiarism or any form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Proper citations must be used.
Grading Scale:
| Grade | Percentage |
| A | 90-100% (4.0) |
| B | 80-89% (3.0) |
| C | 70-79% (2.0) |
| D | 60-69% (1.0) |
| F | Below 60% (0.0) |
Communication and Support
Faculty are available for academic guidance via email at faculty@ebedmelech.ac. Students are encouraged to participate in weekly discussion sessions in the Lion’s Den, EMU’s discussion space on Discord.
Inspirational Scripture for the Course
“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be…” — 1 Peter 5:2
We’re excited to walk alongside you during this practical and purposeful course. Welcome to ROM 301: Organizational Behavior in Religious Settings!
