Assignment
Submission: Conflict in Film, Fiction, or Scripture
Completion requirements
Conflict reveals character and leadership. In this case analysis, you will take on the role of a consultant or conflict mediator and assess a significant conflict from a film, novel, or biblical narrative. You will explore the perspectives of the parties involved, evaluate how the conflict played out, and propose a redemptive approach rooted in Scripture and leadership theory.
This assignment will test your ability to analyze conflict dynamics, apply course readings, and offer practical strategies that reflect both wisdom and pastoral sensitivity.
Choose one of the following:
- A conflict from a film (e.g., The Apostle, Remember the Titans, Dead Poets Society, etc)
- A novel or story (e.g., Les Misérables, The Chosen, To Kill a Mockingbird)
- A biblical conflict (e.g., Paul vs. Barnabas in Acts 15, Moses vs. Korah in Numbers 16, Jesus vs. the Pharisees, or the Corinthian divisions in 1 Corinthians)
Your case analysis should include the following four sections:
Conflict Summary (100–150 words)
Briefly describe the setting and context:
- What happened?
- What issue sparked the conflict?
- Where and when does the story take place?
Focus on clarity and relevance. Don’t retell the whole plot, just the conflict.
Key Players and Interests (100–150 words)
- Who are the main individuals or groups involved?
- What does each party want?
- What deeper values, needs, or fears may be driving them?
Think in terms of emotional stakes, not just external actions.
Evaluation of Resolution Efforts (150–200 words)
- What was done to try to resolve the conflict?
Were these tactics helpful or harmful? - Was the conflict fully resolved, partially resolved, or unresolved?
- What can we learn from how the story handled things?
Be analytical. If the story didn’t handle the conflict well, say why—and suggest alternatives.
Biblical Principles for Resolution (150–200 words)
- If you were brought in as a consultant or mediator, what biblical principles would guide your approach?
- You might reference Matthew 18 (direct confrontation), Acts 6 (collaborative resolution), or Romans 12 (peace and empathy).
- How would you apply themes like forgiveness, humility, listening, and restoration?
You don’t need to be preachy. Just be practical and grounded.