New Horizons in Education


No. 46 , Pages 1 - 12 , 2002

Pure Charisma: An Application of Leadership in Australian Anglican Church Schools

Grant M. BELL

Abstract

This paper is an assessment of Charismatic leadership in the Christian-Judaic tradition in the light of Weberian thought. It is a summary of doctoral research studies by the author into the theory and practice of spiritual leaders in Anglican Schools in the Diocese of Sydney. Fifteen Heads of schools in the Diocese were surveyed and interviewed concerning their attitude and practice of spiritual (charismatic) leadership. Concurrently with the survey and interview, a Diocesan Research Committee comprising of some of the leading educationists associated with Australian Anglican schools was formed to study the problem. From this triangulation of findings, conclusions and recommendations were made in reference to the assessment and future direction of Educational leadership in the Anglican schools system.

Keywords: charismatic leadership; spiritual leaders; Anglican schools; Australia

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