This unit provides the foundations for the confident and competent practice of pastoral and spiritual care for a variety of settings and contexts. Students will critically explore how to offer pastoral/spiritual interventions informed by self-awareness and ethical practice.
Unit code: DP9740Z
Unit status: Approved* (Major revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Proposing College: Uniting College for Leadership and Theology
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Critically analyse the key elements of competent pastoral/spiritual care practice. |
| 2. | Articulate a refined personal theology/philosophy of pastoral/spiritual care practice. |
| 3. | Critically evaluate and implement the elements of an effective pastoral/spiritual care conversation |
| 4. | Critically integrate personal knowledge and skills to enable effective, ethical responses in a range of pastoral/spiritual care situations. |
A Level 9 unit in postgraduate theology and ministry awards
Lectures, readings, online exercises, case studies, discussions, creative interaction and/or field trips
Resources will be provided to students in the Unit Guide and on ARK
This unit has provisional approval. Assessment details are currently under review and may change before final approval. Please contact the relevant College for further information.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill Demonstration - Pastoral Conversation | Demonstration of pastoral care and listening skills in a 15-minute conversation with a partner. |
1000 | 20.0 |
| Journal - Pastoral Care Reflection Journal | A journal is kept throughout the unit reflecting on the learning and application of theoretical concepts. |
2000 | 30.0 |
| Case Study - Pastoral Care Case Studies | Student chooses two case studies from a given selection to reflect on the elements of competent pastoral/spiritual care and integrate knowledge and skills in a range of situations. |
3000 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 29 Oct, 2025
Unit record last updated: 2026-11-03 11:03:18 +1100