This unit is designed to help participants develop and explore their theological and practical frameworks for local church leadership. Students will use biblical metaphors to explore how these can guide and inform one’s ministry and mission in modern Australia. Students will be introduced to the dynamics and possibilities of mission shaped transformation processes in the various social and cultural contexts. These will be examined in the light of the diverse nature of Australian churches. Topics will include models of ministry leadership and church community life, strategies for congregational missional renewal, change and conflict management, motivation and empowerment of leaders, spiritual and ethical practices for church and ministry life.
Unit code: DP3708S
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running1. | Articulate their theology of ministry and local church life, including the metaphors that shape the student’s theology and practice |
2. | Articulate a process for introducing and managing sustained transformation within a local church community. |
3. | Demonstrate a basic awareness of roles, accountabilities and relationships that exist between ministers and congregations. |
4. | Reflect on the experience of others and draw insights that relate to their own situation and practice of ministry. |
5. | Identify potential mission engagement opportunities that exist in their own contexts. |
At least 54 points in Fields B or C and 18 points in Field D. This unit explores the strategies for and the theology behind the development of mission shaped local church communities and the leadership skills needed by ministers and leaders
Variegated on-line input and engagement through a range of facilities offered within ARK.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 1,000 word reflection paper |
1000 | 25.0 |
Report | 2,500 word project report |
2500 | 50.0 |
Journal | 1,000 word reading journal |
1000 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 30 Oct, 2018
Unit record last updated: 2019-06-18 14:43:27 +1000