This unit is an introduction to lay counselling within the setting of the Coptic Orthodox Church. It will emphasize the foundations of Christian counselling, including the profile of a shepherd-lay counsellor: lessons learned from the Good Shepherd.
Unit code: DP1609A
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: St Athanasius College
Show when this unit is running1. | Differentiate between the premises and methods of Christian counselling and general counselling. |
2. | Define and understand the frameworks of counselling from a Christian perspective. |
3. | Critically review the historical use of counselling, in particular through its use in the Orthodox tradition. |
4. | Reflect upon and analyse the use of counselling methods within the spiritual, moral, and ethical context. |
5. | Integrate the conceptual frameworks offered together with their research and experience into their own pastoral assumptions and ministry. |
Prohibited combinations: Only one of DP1600A, DP1609A, DP2600A or DP2609A may be taken
Lectures and discussion based learning
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Case Study | Case study - 2500 words |
2500 | 70.0 |
Seminar or Tutorial | Research seminar paper - 1500 words |
1500 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-11 12:32:39 +1100