This unit introduces the theory and practice of Christian care. It aims to equip people to better care for others in their congregation and community. It covers the theological basis for Christian care and introduces foundational helping skills using the C-A-R-E model of Christian care, which consists of the four elements of: Connecting; Active listening; Responding; and Encouraging. The last section of the unit extends the use of these caring skills into the specific ministry contexts of: Suffering, illness, and hospitalization; Dying and death; Loss and grief; and Aging.
Unit code: DA8001L
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Mission and Ministry
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Identify and evaluate the theological basis of both the theory and practice of Christian care |
| 2. | Articulate their personal understanding of and approach to Christian care |
| 3. | Use and reflect on people-helping skills and the Unit's C-A-R-E Model of Christian care |
| 4. | Analyse and evaluate typical issues and challenges involved in specifc ministry contexts |
| 5. | Apply caring skills to specific ministry contexts |
Course relationship: A level 8 unit in postgraduate 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 deep learning. These may include engagement with online learning materials, audio/video, tasks, forums, and asynchronous discussion.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay - Theological understanding and approach to Christian care | Discuss the theological basis for Christian care and explain the approach that you would adopt when caring for others in light of this theological basis. |
1200 | 20.0 |
| Report - Explanation of the C-A-R-E Model | Describe the four different elements of the C-A-R-E Model, identifying the purpose of each element and how this is best used. |
600 | 10.0 |
| Case Study - Case Study using the C-A-R-E model | Write up a formal Case Study based on Christian care you recently provided to someone. |
2800 | 40.0 |
| Portfolio - Discuss Christian care in a variety of ministry contexts | Portfolio Part A: Discuss typical issues involved in (1) Suffering, Illness, and Hospitalization and (2) Dying and Death, and how you might best provide Christian care in both these contexts. Due week 10. Portfolio Part B: Discuss typical issues involved in (1) Loss and Grief and (2) Aging, and how you might best provide Christian care in both these contexts. Due week 13. |
2400 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 7 Sep, 2022
Unit record last updated: 2022-09-07 14:03:49 +1000