This unit covers the context and issues relating to the safeguarding of Children and vulnerable adults in the Church. It will cover the issues relevant to providing a concrete framework to:
Unit code: DP8015C
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Blended
Proposing College: Catholic Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Describe the current context of safeguarding at a local and global level and the rights and dignity of children and the vulnerable to feel safe and protected. |
2. | Identify literature relating to the nature and impact of abuse, its life-long impact, and the contributing risk factors. |
3. | Articulate and critically evaluate the theological foundations of the care of the child and the vulnerable and make connections to the safeguarding requirements. |
4. | Identify, evaluate and apply the reflective leadership practices required to understand the nature of power in ministry, and promote a culture of safety, prevention, inclusion and wellbeing which is transparent, collaborative, and accountable. |
5. | Identify and critically evaluate pathways for appropriate intervention and response to disclosure and allegations of abuse and/or neglect. |
6. | Create and critically evaluate policies for safeguarding in a relevant ministry context. |
This unit forms part of a suite of three Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies Units.
Prerequisites:
DP1001C/2000C or 8001C Pastoral Studies 1: A Theory of Pastoral Practice plus
DP1000C/2000C Pastoral Studies 2: Pastoral Care and Spiritual Leadership
Learners will engage in intensive mode with lectures, workshops, facilitated peer discussion, electronic resources and online learning.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 2500 | 40.0 | |
Case Study | 3500-word report-case study |
3500 | 60.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 23 Jul, 2020
Unit record last updated: 2022-12-15 13:20:14 +1100