Introduction to Pastoral Care (DP2740Z)

Content

This unit provides the foundations for the confident and competent practice of pastoral care. The theological and ethical challenges of offering such care are examined as well as the necessity for considering pastoral case in the wider context of a community of faith. A variety of pastoral issues are presented as case studies in order for students to consider their responses and reflect on their learning from these pastoral situations. Pastoral caring skills are presented for practice and reflection.

Learning outcomes

Unit sequence

A Level 2 unit in undergraduate theology and ministry awards

Pedagogy

UCLT uses primary and secondary sources considered through different lenses to identify and explore the challenges of the unit material for the contemporary world. Students are engaged in a range of comparative, analytical and reflective practices.

Indicative Bibliography

• Cooper-White, Pamela. The Cry of Tamar: Violence against Women and the Church’s response. (second edition) Minneapolis, MN: 1517 Media Fortress Press, 2012.
• Geldard, David & Geldard, Kathryn & Rebecca, Y.F. Basic Personal Counselling: A Training Manual for Counsellors. South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage Australia. 2016.
• Guthrie, Nancy. What Grieving People Wish You Knew About What Really Helps (And What Really Hurts). Wheaton, IL: Crossway. 2016
• Herman, Judith. Trauma and Recovery – The Aftermath of Violence from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror. New York, NY: Basic Books. 2015.
• Hilsman, Gordon J. Spiritual Care in Common Terms. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017.
• Kelly, Ewan. Personhood and Presence: Self as a resource for Spiritual and Pastoral Care. London, UK: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2012.
• Peck, Andy. Pastoral Care Essentials – 12 keys to Enhance Your Pastoral Care. Surrey, UK: CWR, 2019.
• Savage, David. Non-religious Pastoral care – a Practical Guide. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis Group, 2018.
• Weaver, N. K. The Theology of Suffering and Death: An introduction for Caregivers. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis Group, 2012.
• Wordon, J W. Grief Counselling and Grief Therapy – a Handbook for Mental Health Practitioner. (4th edition) Abingdon, Oxfordshire: Routledge. 2010.

Assessment