This unit introduces students to the ministry of chaplaincy, providing a biblical, theological and pastoral underpinning for the ministry of spiritual care in public places. Students will explore the relationship between pastoral and spiritual care with attention to the variety of contexts in which chaplaincy ministry can be expressed. Students will learn the art of reflecting theologically on ministry practice outside of the church.
Unit code: DA1044L
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Mission and Ministry
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Identify a biblical and theological basis for chaplaincy ministry |
| 2. | Describe the challenges of ministering in diverse cultural and social contexts |
| 3. | Discuss the legitimacy and place of spiritual care in public places |
| 4. | Reflect on the ministry of chaplaincy from both a theological and personal perspective |
Course relationship: A level 1 unit in undergraduate theology and ministry courses
This unit is underpinned by teaching practices and strategies which encourage student engagement and participation in a variety of learning tasks and opportunities which foster foundational learning.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Reflection on assigned readings |
1000 | 25.0 |
| Essay | Ministry context analysis |
1000 | 25.0 |
| Essay | Spiritual and pastoral care in a chaplaincy context |
2000 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 9 Oct, 2020
Unit record last updated: 2020-10-09 11:38:16 +1100