This unit presents and integrates three theoretical frameworks within which to consider pastoral practice in its day-to-day experience: psychological, anthropological and theological. The psychological framework focuses upon human development, motivation and the influence of the unconscious. The anthropological (philosophical) frame of reference assists students to understand ways of knowing and responding, with particular reference to the symbolic, freedom and growth. The theological framework reflects on the principles of ecclesiology, grace, context and faith. The aim of the unit is for students to explore notions of the self (including its personal and communal dimensions), to articulate the assumptions upon which we engage in pastoral practice and to take responsibility for one’s stance.
Unit code: DP8001C
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Catholic Theological College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Describe and integrate the conceptual frameworks offered together with their research and experience into their own pastoral assumptions and ministry. |
| 2. | Illustrate through personal and theological reflection upon their practice a deepening awareness of their relational/pastoral strengths and growth points. |
| 3. | Demonstrate a familiarity with foundational social science texts and concepts. |
| 4. | Articulate an understanding of intra-personal and inter-personal dynamics at work in themselves, between ministry team members and those in pastoral need. |
| 5. | Demonstrate basic helping skills and attitudes necessary to carry out theologically reflective and responsible pastoral care and leadership. |
| 6. | Demonstrate and describe basic helping skills and attitudes necessary to carry-out pastoral care that is attentive, reflective, intelligent, and responsible |
This unit offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the conscious, unconscious, communal, and contextual dialectics of the human person engaged in pastoral ministry. The unit offers a combination of input from anthropological, psycho-social and theological sources and invites, through seminar and class discussion, critical reflection on useful frameworks for engaging in pastoral practice that is attentive, reflective, intelligent and responsible.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 5,000 word Research Essay |
5000 | 80.0 |
| Essay | 1,000 word Reflection paper |
1000 | 20.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 27 Jul, 2019
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:50 +1000