This unit explores the theological nature of pastoral care and the relationship between theology and pastoral skills as well as providing an insight into recent trends in the nature and practice of pastoral care. It aims to help students develop a reflective basis for their own pastoral practice which is grounded in Christian theology and Biblical studies. Consideration will be given to some of the challenging questions raised in situations of crisis, and to the appropriate use of prayer and Scripture in pastoral situations. Scope will be given for students to explore a range of contemporary issues and questions in pastoral ministry and to offer a way of dealing with these issues and questions which integrates sound theology and helpful practice.
Unit code: DP8509P
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Pilgrim Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary trends and directions in pastoral care |
2. | Articulate and critique the integrative connections between theology and pastoral practice |
3. | Illustrate the importance of a solid theological foundation to the practice of pastoral care |
4. | Engage with challenging questions raised in contemporary pastoral ministry in such a way that demonstrates an integration of theology and pastoral practice |
At least 30 points of Foundational study
Engagement in online materials, tasks and tutorial discussion
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | essay of 2500 words based on the class presentation |
2500 | 30.0 |
Essay | Reflective paper (2500 words) which sets out the student’s understanding of pastoral care and grounds it in Christian theology and biblical studies |
2500 | 40.0 |
Oral Presentation | 15 minute class presentation about how the integration of theology and ministry skills was approached by a student in a particular context (1000 words equivalent) |
1000 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Dec, 2014
Unit record last updated: 2020-10-28 14:50:33 +1100