This unit explores relationships between theology, pastoral practice, and context. It aims to help students develop a reflective capacity in pastoral ministry that is grounded in the Christian tradition, and in particular Christian theology of the human person. Consideration will be given to such matters as: the distinctiveness of ‘pastoral’ care; the roles of prayer, scripture and Christian spirituality in pastoral care; attention to the socio-economic and cultural setting of pastoral care; and differences between various traditions of pastoral theology. Scope will be given for students to explore a range of contextual issues and questions in pastoral ministry.
Unit code: DP9500T
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Demonstrate an understanding of biblical and theological foundations of pastoral care. |
| 2. | Communicate a theology of the human person. |
| 3. | Articulate integrative connections between pastoral practice, theology, and context. |
| 4. | Critically evaluate various models of pastoral care in the light of pastoral practice. |
| 5. | Evaluate a ministry with respect to its integration of theology with pastoral practice. |
Foundation Unit in Field D
Lectures, discussions, student presentations
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book Review | Book Review 1,500 words |
1500 | 20.0 |
| Essay | Essay of 3000 words |
3000 | 45.0 |
| Essay | Essay of 2,500 words |
2500 | 35.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 8 Oct, 2019
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:50 +1000