This unit will address theological, liturgical, ethical and pastoral care issues associated with ministry with people with disabilities. Issues of inclusion in faith communities and community-based settings will be explored. Participants will also examine access (attitudes, friendship, legislation, rights, communications and architecture), to gain deeper understanding of resistance to inclusion. Scripture will be examined as a means of reflection on contemporary theological-pastoral issues pertaining to disability. The relationship between faith and healing, from both a personal and social perspective, and emerging theologies about disability will be explored. A site visit will be part of the unit.
Unit code: DP9012P
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Proposing College: Pilgrim Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Critically reflect on perspectives relating to theology and disability. |
2. | Identify and describe issues relevant to effective pastoral care and ministry with people with disabilities. |
3. | Articulate new learning which enhances the practice of pastoral care with people with disabilities. |
4. | Facilitate dialogue and practical responses within faith settings and society. |
5. | Critically apply theological and pastoral reflections and contemporary research to articulate new understandings which integrate theory and practice. |
Prerequisite one foundational unit (15 points) in Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
The subject will utilize a range of teaching methods: didactic, visiting presenters, personal perspectives, discussion groups, journal writing and reflection, a site visit, selected readings and audio-visual mediums. Students will form learning groups where there are shared areas of interest.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Research essay – 3000 words |
3000 | 50.0 |
Essay | Book review – 1500 words |
1500 | 25.0 |
Journal | Reflective Journal - 1500 words |
1500 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 5 Sep, 2018
Unit record last updated: 2019-06-21 11:45:22 +1000