This unit offers an introduction to the understanding of family life. Insights from the Social Sciences will be informed and critiqued by cultural and theological themes. The different phases of married life and the characteristics of each phase of the life cycle will be explored. Specific focus issues in the pastoral care of families and family ministry will be addressed. The unit will outline the factors that contribute to family wellbeing and review those factors that challenge spiritual health and family integrity. Christian and Scriptural teaching on the family will be integrated with these theories. An important focus will be the role of the family in providing a sacred space of ‘safe holding’ that encourages and nurtures the spiritual formation of children in faith
Unit code: DP8619A
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: St Athanasius College
Show when this unit is running1. | Articulate an understanding of the intra-familial dynamics from a pastoral, spiritual and theological Christian perspective |
2. | Discuss the different family stages and illustrate the dynamics involved in each |
3. | Analyse the roles and complementary tasks of family members, and through case study reflection describe how the family can nurture the Christian formation of children. |
4. | Critically review the cultural, sociological, spiritual and developmental challenges presented to families and develop appropriate pastoral responses within their own context |
The unit will emphasise active participation, interaction and discussion. Teaching methods will include lecturer input, group discussion and reflection, guiding responses to case studies and the of the use of related resources and activities
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Written Examination | Invigilated Exam 2.5 hours |
0 | 40.0 |
Personal Reflection | Written Assessment Task – Reflection Papers 2000 words |
2000 | 30.0 |
Essay | Written Assessment Task - Essay 2000 words |
2000 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 30 Sep, 2019
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-14 16:04:09 +1100