This unit explores the historical and current interest in the spiritual life and the spiritual development of children. It examines links between Scripture, theological thought, spiritual and psychological development, neurobiology and ministry with children. The unit seeks to develop more informed ministries of protection and respect in pastoral care and religious education.
Unit code: DA3039P
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Mission and Ministry
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Pilgrim Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Demonstrate an awareness of and informed critique of a range of views relating to the nurture and development of spirituality in children. |
2. | Reflect theologically on aspects of ministry in protection, respect and valuing of children through pastoral care and religious education. |
3. | Recognize, articulate and integrate within a practice framework the pastoral significance of love for the self, the other, the environment and the Divine as part of spirituality in the life of the child. |
4. | Reflect on and demonstrate an ability to integrate spiritual experiences in life from childhood to the present. |
5. | Articulate a sound educational theory and theories of faith development. |
15 points in Field D
Lecture audio and visual aids provided online, moderated forum discussion, online lesson and resource provision
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | 2000 word essay |
2000 | 50.0 |
Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper | 1,500 word tutorial report and oral presentation |
1500 | 25.0 |
Essay | 1,500 word response to scripture |
1500 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2015
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-04 12:18:26 +1100