The Hope and Peril of Introducing a Course on Christian Business Leadership into a College of Business Curriculum

Abstract

This paper examines the advantages and pitfalls of establishing a class in the business school to reflect on the impact of the Christian faith on business decisions. In class, students learn to apply broad Christian principles to specific business situations. Having a specific class allows an instructor to specialize in both theological and business concerns and supports a clear, intentional integration of faith into the business world. It does not eliminate the need to integrate faith in other parts of the curriculum; instead, it makes that integration even more important so that the message of the college is consistent.