This unit explores the historical and current interest in the spiritual life and development of children. It examines links between Scripture, theological thought, spiritual and psychological development, neurobiology and ministry with children. The unit seeks to develop a more informed ministry of pastoral care through religious education.
Unit code: DS9019S
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Spirituality
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running1. | Demonstrate awareness and an informed critique of a range of views relating to the development of spirituality in children |
2. | Identify aspects of church life, ministry and pastoral care where the experiences of children can be recognised and valued |
3. | Recognise, articulate and integrate within a practice framework the pastoral significance of love for the self, the other, the environment and the Divine as part of spirituality in the life of the child |
4. | Reflect on and demonstrate an ability to integrate spiritual experiences in life from childhood to the present |
5. | Demonstrate a capacity to critique and integrate, in reflection and practice, sound educational theory and theories of faith development. |
normally 15 points in Field D
lectures, seminars and tutorials
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 1,500 word intertextual study (response to scripture) |
1500 | 25.0 |
Essay | 3000 word essay |
3000 | 50.0 |
Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper | 1,500 word tutorial report and oral presentation |
1500 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-08-10 15:27:31 +1000