This Supervised Theological Field Education unit focuses especially on developing the basic skills needed for leading public worship using the resources of the Lutheran Church of Australia. The student is given the opportunity to become familiar with what is involved in preparing and co-ordinating public worship, leading orders of worship in the context of congregational life in the Lutheran Church of Australia and the contextual issues involved in the enactment of the rites of baptism, confirmation, marriage and funeral in the ministry context. Professional ministry standards including safeguarding underpin this unit.
Unit code: DP3022L
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Practicum
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Demonstrate an integrated understanding of Child Safeguarding and Professional Ministry Standards as they apply in the context of the preparation and leadership of worship |
| 2. | Demonstrate competencies in the preparation and leading of public worship |
| 3. | Reflect theologically and pastorally on the responsibilities associated with the enactment of the church’s rites (baptism, confirmation, marriage, and funeral) |
| 4. | Reflect critically on the contribution of the field placement to spiritual and personal development, and readiness for vocation |
| 5. | Document evidence of learning about leading worship and enacting church rites, and self-awareness that has resulted from the field placement |
Course relationship: A Supervised Theological Field Education (STFE) unit in both the Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Ministry; normally offered only to LCA pastoral candidates.
Prerequisites: 36 points in the discipline of Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies (DP)—normally DP3003L Parish Ministry and DP3012L Liturgics, or equivalent | Prior to commencement of placement, completion of learning module on the University code of conduct as well as safeguarding processes required by the LCA
This STFE learning is informed by relevant literature, Workplace Director observation and mentoring, and student reflective integrative responses.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Report or Project Journal | A plan for leading worship |
1000 | 20.0 |
| Skill Demonstration | Demonstrate the use of LCA worship resources in preparation for leading worship |
1000 | 20.0 |
| Skill Demonstration | Lead worship demonstrating the ability to work their plan |
1000 | 20.0 |
| Workplace evaluation | Workplace integrative response and evaluation in the form of regular debriefs |
2000 | 40.0 |
| Report | A record of placement placement including specific reflection on Child Safeguarding and Professional Ministry Standards in the context of worship and pastoral acts |
0 | NGP |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 5 Oct, 2020
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:51 +1000