This unit invites students to engage in an interdisciplinary, integrative and peer engaged process as a culmination of the Masters award they are studying. It introduces students to practical theological methodology to facilitate their interdisciplinary engagement, in order to “do theology” with reference to their own context. It focuses on the application of theological knowledge for engagement in professional practice and learning
Unit code: XT9710S
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Capstone
Unit discipline: Capstone Other T
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Demonstrate advanced knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required in pastoral care, and of the relation of pastoral care to broader theological studies |
| 2. | Demonstrate mastery of research principles and methods, including analytical skills applicable to pastoral care |
| 3. | Demonstrate advanced skills of interpretation and critical reflection on a range of approaches and methodologies in pastoral care, with awareness of implications and application to contemporary issues in professional ministry, in order to generate and evaluate ideas for professional practice and further learning |
| 4. | Articulate and communicate knowledge and insights in pastoral care to specialist and non-specialist audiences |
This capstone unit is a requirement for the Masters of Pastoral Care.
The unit engages with a practical theological methodology pedagogy of “Attend, Assert, Act”. It uses various tools such as peer review and engagement, supervision, presentation assessment
Further chapters and texts as relevant to the discipline and topic will be agreed upon.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar or Tutorial | Seminar 2000 words |
2000 | 25.0 |
| Essay | Essay 3500 words |
3500 | 50.0 |
| Peer Evaluation | Peer assessment 500 words |
500 | 10.0 |
| Book Review | Literature review 1000 words |
1000 | 15.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 30 Oct, 2019
Unit record last updated: 2021-02-02 11:06:31 +1100