UMS : Unit: XP9069W

Content

This is a Supervised Theological Field Education Unit. STFE provides a framework for reflection, action, and the integration of learning with pastoral practice. It takes a specific context of ministry and focuses on how the application of skills gained and concepts explored during theological studies are now being applied and critiqued. Students are required to engage in a pastoral placement, approved by the Director of Field Education after a formal interview, for a minimum of twelve hours per week for two semesters.

Unit code: XP9069W

Unit status: Approved (Major revision)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Capstone

Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Whitley College

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Learning outcomes

1.	Integrate the key features of their learning from across all fields undertaken in their study program with their ministry practice.
2.	Critically engage with learning from Biblical studies and systematic theolog to consider the questions raised by ministry practice.
3.	Demonstrate the capacity to reflect upon personal maturity and self-development as an indicator of theological integration.
4.	Demonstrate an integrated understanding of Child Safeguarding and Professional Ministry Standards.
5.	Synthesise and articulate learning experiences with the professional world of ministry practice towards preparation for denominational engagement and workplace accountability.
6.	Synthesise the application of knowledge, learning and practice in an integrative essay.

Unit sequence

The unit would be taken in the last or second semester of a post-graduate award, as students seek to integrate theological learnings with practice.
Prerequisite DP9067W Prohibited combination DP9069W

Pedagogy

This unit draws upon the learning gained from practical ministry contexts. Students need to have a work placement in an authorized context. The unit involves face-to-face or synchronized online media peer group sessions, workplace/congregational feedback groups, supervisory sessions with an accredited pastoral supervisor (other than their workplace director).

Indicative Bibliography

Burns, B, T Chapman & D Guthrie. Resilient Ministry: What pastors told us about surviving and thriving. Dowers Grove, Il: IVP, 2013
Cameron, H, J Reader, V Slater, C Rowland. Theological Reflection for Human Flourishing. London: SCM, 2012
Floding, M. Welcome to Theological Field Education. Herndon, Virginia: Alban, 2011
Graham, E, H Walton, F Ward. Theological reflection: Methods. London: SCM Press, 2005
Kinast, R L. Making faith-sense: Theological reflection in everyday life. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1999
Marcuson, M. Leaders Who Last. New York: Seabury Books, 2009.
Stone, H W and J O Duke. How to think theologically. 2nd ed. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2006
Swetland, K L. Facing messy stuff in the church: Case studies for pastors and congregations. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Kregel, 2005
Thompson, J, S Pattison, and R Thompson. SCM Study Guide to Theological Reflection. London: SCM Press, 2008
Ward, F. Lifelong Learning: Theological Education and Supervision. London: SCM Press, 2005.

Assessment

Type	Description	Word count	Weight (%)
Case Study	Written Assessment (Case study x 2)	2000	30.0
Journal	Presentation (Journal)	1000	10.0
Personal & Professional Evaluation	Practical Assessment (workplace evaluation & personal & Professional evaluation)	1000	10.0
Essay	Essay	4000	50.0

Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 9 Oct, 2020

Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:51 +1000