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Baylor LDS: Leadership Development

7 courses, 25 sections in Spring 2027. Seats as of Oct 30, 2026, 2:01 AM Central.

LDS 1301: Introduction to Leadership

3 credit hours · 7 sections · 133 open seats · Leanne Newman, Deborah Focarile, Lauren Ross, Wendi Singletary and 2 more

Provides insights into a student's present leadership strengths and developmental needs. Prepares students for leadership positions, focusing on topics such as a philosophy of leadership, the role of power and authority in leadership, and goal setting for lead…

LDS 2301: Leadership and Vocation

3 credit hours · 1 section · 15 open seats · Elijah Jeong

Prerequisite(s): LDS 1301. This course explores personal strengths, values and aspirations for influencing the world through a unique vocation or calling. Through this experience, students will become committed to their own personal growth as a human being, as…

LDS 3202: Christian Ldrshp Res Community

2 credit hours · 9 sections · 168 open seats

The purpose of this class is to explore how Christian Leadership can be used to develop residential communities. Specifically, we will explore how authentic Christian community is formed by leaders who employ techniques related to spiritual wellness, God-giv…

LDS 3301: Organizational Leadership

3 credit hours · 1 section · 19 open seats · Ted Cockle

This course is designed for student leaders with a desire to explore organizational theory and systems. The course will further develop a student’s understanding of how these systems and theories influence culture, behaviors, and organizational effectiveness.…

LDS 3307: Leadership & Student Thriving

3 credit hours · 4 sections · 0 open seats · Jesse Ross, Keane Tarbell, Megan Lassiter

This course explores the topic of leadership by examining ideas about people at their best. Foundational to the course are principles from Positive Psychology about well-being, optimal functioning and thriving during the college years, as well as approaches to…

LDS 3V01: Medical Leadership

3 credit hours · 2 sections · 0 open seats · Randy Wood, Kimberly Black, Niesha Nixon

Prerequisite(s): LDS 1301. Each Special Topics in Leadership course will focus on a specific area of leadership (e.g. Women in Leadership or Leadership in a Multicultural Society). May be repeated under different topic for a total of 9 credit hours.

LDS 4398: Advanced Leadership

3 credit hours · 1 section · 19 open seats · Ted Cockle

Prerequisite(s): LDS 1301 or LDS 2301 or LDS 3V01. Leadership course focusing on advanced leadership theories and applying those theories in leadership practice.

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