ML523/623: Mentoring (4 units)

J. Robert Clinton, Professor of Leadership

Spring 2006 Pasadena

DESCRIPTION:

This course is an in-depth study of the informal training model called mentoring. Mentoring will probably be the most important means of training leadership in the next several years. It is a flexible model that can be used in organizations and churches or with individuals. Mentoring is a relational experience in which one person (called the mentor) empowers another person (called the mentoree) by a sharing of God-given resources (of many kinds). Three basic categories of mentoring are explored (intensive, occasional, passive). Under these three categories are subsumed nine types: mentor discipler, spiritual guide, coach, counselor, teacher, sponsor, contemporary model, historical model, and divine contact. These nine types are explored in detail including the dynamics of each of these mentoring relationships, guidelines for them, etc. In addition, deliberate use of these is suggested within the framework of a constellation model, which includes upward, downward, and lateral mentoring relationships. This course is a must for anyone who wants to be trained in an on-the-job situation and for anyone who anticipates training others in a personal way.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Students will recognize and be able to use a variety of 9 mentoring types in their ministry.
• Students will develop a case study showing their present experience and their anticipated mentoring.

COURSE FORMAT:

The course meets three hours per week for the first five weeks of the course. The next two weeks are devoted to writing a personal case study using the mentoring concepts learned. The final three weeks of the course are given over to the reporting of the personal case studies. Class times consist of worship, spiritual formation, input on mentor concepts, and small group time.

REQUIRED READING: If already read, select other books from a supplementary reading list or book approved by instructor.

ML523 Syllabus—Spring 06.
Clinton, J. Robert and Paul Stanley. Connecting—Finding the Mentors You Need to be Successful in Life. Colorado Springs: Nav Press, 1992.
Clinton, J. Robert and Richard Clinton. The Mentor Manual—Guidelines for Mentors and Mentorees. Altadena: Barnabas Publishers, 1991.
Roberts, Randal. Leadership Lessons. Grand Rapids: Kregal, 1999.
Either, Clinton, J. Robert and Laura Raab. Barnabas: Encouraging Exhorter. Altadena: Barnabas, 1985.
OR, Clinton, J. Robert and Katherine Haubert. The Joshua Portrait—A Study in Leadership Development, Leadership Transition, and Destiny Fulfillment. Altadena: Barnabas Publishers, 1990.
Numerous other case studies.
Clinton, J. Robert. ClintonPracticalTips.pdf (will be sent via email to credit students)

RECOMMENDED READING:

Engstrom, Ted with Norman B. Rohrer. The Fine Art of Mentoring. Brentwood, Tenn.: Woglemuth and Hyatt Publishers, 1989.
Gray, William A. and Marilynne Miles. Mentoring International (A Journal). Vancouver: Mentoring Institute Inc., 1985.
Hendricks, Howard and William. As Iron Sharpens Iron. Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1995.
Kram, Kathy E. Mentoring at Work: Developmental Relationships in Organizational Life. Glenview, Ill.: Scott, Foresman, and Co., 1985.
Zey, Michael G. The Mentor Connection. Homewood, Ill.: Dow Jones-Irwin, 1984.
Anderson, Keith R. and Randy D. Reese. Spiritual Mentoring. Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 1999.

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Students will read the Mentor Handbook and Connecting; read an additional 750 pages of mentoring material; do a written project which applies mentoring to their own life; give an oral presentation in class of their written project; and keep a journal on a Historical mentoring experience during the quarter.
• Students will submit a group paper after viewing a given Mentoring DVD. List will be supplied on day one of class.
• Th.M. Students: A 1250-word paper analyzing a given historical mentor, leadership lessons, and insights for personal application.

PREREQUISITES: None. Audit policy: None. This is for credit students only.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective in Leadership concentration. Meets requirement in certain concentrations in the MA Theology.

FINAL EXAM: None.

Last Date Edited: January 9, 2006