This unit presents a view of adult spiritual development which integrates psychological and theological understandings of Christian maturational processes. It offers insights on the masculine and feminine aspects of growth through early, middle and late adulthood. Changing spiritual emphases in each stage will be discussed. Students examine pastoral and educational styles and approaches that are appropriate for the different needs and capacities of people moving through the major life phases, and transitional periods. Through engagement with both classical and aesthetic sources, the unit invites participants to reflect on aspects of their own spiritual development and on ways of being more responsive to the changing needs and circumstances of those to whom they minister. Participants are encouraged to work with some of their own spiritual classics during the unit.
Unit code: DP9005P
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Pilgrim Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Articulate an understanding of educational implications for the interdisciplinary aspects of adult spiritual development |
2. | Evaluate different pastoral approaches to people in their changing life phases, and transitional periods in their faith journey |
3. | Apply classical and contemporary resources to communicate aspects of spiritual development |
4. | Critically analyse and research spiritual development |
15 points in Biblical Studies and 15 points in Systematic Theology
Lectures, discussions, tutorials
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 6000 word essay |
6000 | 100.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Dec, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-04 09:38:09 +1100