• This course closed on April 30, 2025.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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!

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