Ministry in an Educational Setting (DR9209T)

Postgraduate, 24.0 points

Content

The unit is designed to identify the main characteristics of Christian ministry in the context of schools and universities. The theology and methodology of Christian ministry will be explored in the context of educational institutions and contrasted with Christian ministry in other contexts.

Unit code: DR9209T

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: Religious Education

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate awareness of and engagement with a range of understandings of educational chaplaincy.
2.

Identify key theological features of educational chaplaincy in a defined chaplaincy context.
3.

Articulate a coherent theology and methodology of ministry for educational settings.
4.

Critically evaluate key elements of their own ministerial praxis in educational settings.

Unit sequence

At least one unit of study in biblical studies, ministry or education.

Pedagogy

Online web resources, tutorial forums

Indicative Bibliography

  • Astley, J., L. Francis, J. Sullivan, & A. Walker, eds. The idea of a Christian University: Essays on Theology and Higher Education. Milton Keynes: Paternoster Press. 2004.

  • Connell, R., et al. Education, Change and Society. South Melbourne: Oxford University Press. 2007.

  • Dean, K.C. & R. Foster. The Godbearing Life: The Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry. Nashville: Upper Room books. 1998.

  • Dunn, R. Shaping the Spiritual Life of Students: A Guide for Youth Workers, Pastors, Teachers and Campus Ministers. Downers Grove, Illinois: IVP. 2001.

  • Fowler, J., R. Maas & R. Wuthnow. Christ and the Adolescent: A Theological Approach to Youth Ministry. Princeton, NJ: Institute for Youth Ministry. 1996.

  • Groome, T.H. Christian Religious Education. San Francisco: Harper & Row. 1980

  • Hill, B.V. Exploring Religion in School: A National Priority. Adelaide: Openbook. 2004

  • Klassen, N. & J. Zimmermann. The Passionate Intellect: Incarnational Humanism and the Future of University Education. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic. 2006.

  • Lines, T.A. Functional Images of the Religious Educator. Birmingham: REP. 1992.

  • Norman, J., ed. At the Heart of Education: School Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care. Dublin: Veritas, 2004.
 (recommended for purchase)
  • Rowatt, G.W. Jr. Pastoral Care with Adolescents in Crisis. Louisville, Kentucky: Westminster/John Knox Press. 1989.

  • Rymarz, R. ed. Leadership in Religious Education. Sydney: St. Pauls, 2006.


Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

Research paper consisting of either a situational analysis (for those already in chaplaincy) or a critical literary analysis (for those not presently chaplains) of an aspect of chaplaincy in an educational setting (2,500 words)

 2500 40.0
Personal & Professional Evaluation

Written theological evaluation of published understandings of chaplaincy (2,500 words)

 2500 40.0
Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper

Tutorial reflection, equivalent to 1,000 words

 1000 20.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Dec, 2014

Unit record last updated: 2020-10-28 14:50:32 +1100