Through the practice of supervision itself, students will develop an understanding of the dynamics and process of supervision. The requirements and content of this unit are aligned with the requirements of the Australasian Association of Supervision (AAOS) – 60 hours of supervision practice. A specific context of supervision ministry will provide the focus for examination of how theology, scripture, faith and spiritual identity impact on the student’s formation and training as a supervisor. Students will engage in critical reflection in individual supervision and peer groups through case study presentations, verbatim and journals. Regular meetings with a supervisor are complemented by reflective writing assessments.
Unit code: DP9068S
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 48.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running1. | Identify and illustrate the modes of learning behind the presentation of cases from their supervision practice. |
2. | Apply case study methodology in theological reflection and pastoral response. |
3. | Apply understanding of the dynamics of supervision, parallel process, transference and counter-transference as they apply to ministry supervision. |
4. | Critically evaluate a range of theological, personal, spiritual and cultural issues that shape their ongoing formation and supervision practice. |
5. | Demonstrate accountability, referral, supervision and self-evaluation. |
6. | Integrate current research with themes explored in case studies, lecture input and peer discussion. |
Students should normally have completed at least two years of full time theological studies or equivalent plus at least five years in pastoral practice. The Graduate Certificate in Supervision is the required entry qualification (or equivalent as determined by AAOS requirements).
Students are required to be engaged in at least 60 hours of individual supervision with at least 2 supervisees. Admission is by interview and referees.
Supervision sessions, verbatim and case studies. Students are required to engage with a number of supervision protocols and evaluation tasks outside of class. These protocols and tasks align with AAOS requirements and provide a framework for reflection, input and learning in their supervision which is the focus of this unit. Meetings with a supervisor and peers also provide for theological reflection on their ministry of supervision.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 1500 word reflective essays |
1500 | 15.0 |
Essay | 1500 word reflective essays |
1500 | 15.0 |
Essay | Completion of evaluation protocols, effective engagement and critical reflection with supervisors (equivalent 3000 words). |
3000 | 20.0 |
Essay | 2 x 1500 word case reflections |
3000 | 25.0 |
Essay | 2 x 1500 word case reflections |
3000 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Dec, 2016
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-04 13:28:26 +1100