Content

The unit is a pastoral theology unit which gives students an opportunity to reflect on the nature of the pastoral ministry especially as it is understood in the Lutheran Church of Australia. It focuses on the pastoral ministry involved at key times of people’s lives such as birth, marriage and death, and studies the Lutheran Church of Australia’s public Church Rites (for example, baptism, marriage, funeral).

Unit code: DP2003L

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2

Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Identify the pastoral role as a servant role in the church

2.

Articulate the way the sacraments can help with the spiritual needs of people

3.

Locate, evaluate and integrate the Lutheran church of Australia’s church rites in pastoral ministry

Unit sequence

At least 15 credit points in Field D—Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies (DP)

The unit is primarily directed towards the preparation of candidates for pastoral ministry in the Lutheran Church of Australia. The unit is also available for non-ordination candidates to explore specific areas of interest with respect to the role and work of pastors in the church.

Pedagogy

Lectures, reading and reporting and class discussion.

Indicative Bibliography

  • Lutheran Church of Australia. Commission on Worship. 1994. Church rites. Edited by David A. Schubert. Adelaide, SA: Openbook Publishers. (recommended for purchase)
  • Lutheran Church of Australia. Commission on Worship. 2006. Everyday prayer for congregations, groups and individuals. North Adelaide, SA: Commission on Worship. (recommended for purchase)
  • Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. 1985. Spiritual care. Translated by Jay C. Rochelle. Philadelphia, PA: Fortress Press.
  • Byassee, J. 2014. Pastoral work: engagement with the vision of Eugene Peterson. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books.
  • Chemnitz, Martin. 1981. Ministry, word and sacraments: an enchiridion. Translated by Luther Poellot. St Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House.
  • Gehrke, Jason, and John Maxfield, eds. 2012. Pastoral theology in light of the Lutheran Confessions. Congress on the Lutheran Confessions. Fort Wayne, IN: Luther Academy.
  • Gregory I, Pope. 2007. The book of pastoral rule: St Gregory the Great. Translated by G.E. Demacopolous. New York: St Vladimir’s Seminary Press.
  • Lutheran Church of Australia. Commission on Worship. 1998. Rites and resources for pastoral care. Edited by David A. Schubert. Adelaide, SA: Openbook Publishers.
  • McClintock, Karen A. 2004. Preventing sexual abuse in congregations: a resource for leaders. Herndon, VA: Alban Institute.
  • Mueller, Norbert H., and George Kraus. 1990. Pastoral theology. St Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House.
  • Neff, Blake J. 2006. A pastor’s guide to interpersonal communication: the other six days. New York, NY: Haworth.
  • Peterson, Eugene H. 2011. The pastor: a memoir. New York, NY: Harper Collins.
  • Sasse, Hermann. 2013. Letters to Lutheran pastors. St Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House.
  • Wengert, Timothy J. 2009. The pastoral Luther: essays on Martin Luther’s practical theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.
  • Willimon, William H. 2002. Pastor: the theology and practice of ordained ministry, Nashville, TN: Abingdon.

IT learning resources

www.abs.gov.au—for the latest statistics on marriage and family issues in Australian society. www.aifs.gov.au Australian Institute of Family Studies [Family matters, journal of Australian Institute of Family Studies available in hard copy in Löhe Memorial Library, or free download from www.aifs.gov.au/institute/pubs/fammats.html and indexed articles in full text from Informit – online through Löhe Memorial Library web page www.alc.edu.au/library]

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Report

An oral report in class of a text or resource in a specific area of pastoral ministry. equivalent to 1125 words

1125 25.0
Essay

Essay Written paper on a topic developed in consultation with the lecturer which helps to develop insights and skills for ministry in the area of marriage, family, death and dying or other areas of congregational life. 2250 words

2250 50.0
Book Review

Book review A written book review of a general reader in pastoral theology. 1125 words

1125 25.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017

Unit record last updated: 2019-10-31 14:59:32 +1100