Students will be introduced to pastoral care theory and its application. Attention will be given to the different settings of care, and to a range of pastoral issues which may arise within different contexts. Students will develop effective caring skills and begin to develop an understanding of their own pastoral identity, as well as how to sustain healthy pastoral practices, grounded in a biblical and theological approach to pastoral care.
Unit code: DP0109T
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Diploma
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Outline key elements of pastoral care from a biblical and theological perspective |
| 2. | Apply pastoral helping skills in particular contexts |
| 3. | Reflect upon their pastoral practice using verbatims and case studies |
| 4. | Describe important issues which might arise in the practice of pastoral ministry and develop initial responses from a biblical and/or theological perspective. |
An introductory unit requiring no prerequisites
Online lectures, videos, discussion forums, zoom sessions
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Reflective Verbatim (750 words) |
750 | 20.0 |
| Case Study | Case Study (1000 words) |
1000 | 35.0 |
| Essay | Essay (1500 words) |
1500 | 45.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 18 Oct, 2018
Unit record last updated: 2024-08-09 13:10:51 +1000