While servant leadership is often
associated with Christianity and the Bible, one could argue it is compatible
with most religions and philosophies and that it transcends cultures. This
assignment presents you with an opportunity to explore other cultures,
philosophies, and religions and asks you to think critically about how servant
leadership practices are apparent in other religious and cultural values.
Select one cultural context and one religious viewpoint (other than
Christianity, its denominations, or something already discussed in the
textbook) and examine how the principles of servant leadership are evident in
that culture and religion. In a 1,250-1,500-word essay, identify similarities
and differences between servant leadership’s philosophies and the values
evident in the selected cultural context and religious viewpoint. Be sure to
provide specific examples of practices and/or values in your discussion.
You are required to locate two articles that examine servant leadership from a
different cultural perspective and two articles that examine servant leadership
from a different religious perspective. Be sure to select academic articles
from reputable sources that are 10-20 pages in length. Include information from
the articles in your discussion.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is/is not required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to
grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and
expectations for successful completion of the assignment
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the
directions in the Student Success Center.
