This unit provides the opportunity to research and develop supervisory skills and understanding through a choice of specialisation in one of these areas: Ministry Supervision; Supervision in Health; Supervision in Education; Chaplaincy Supervision: Leadership Supervision; Supervision in intercultural contexts. These will be examined in a structured seminar framework. Students will explore their specialisation through a major essay, and in supervisory practice. Regular journaling will support theological reflection and reflective practice. Students supervise several individuals across a planned program of supervision. This unit includes 10 logged hours as supervisor, and 4 hours individual supervision on supervision of the student by a supervisor trainer.
Unit code: DP9016M
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: University of Divinity
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Demonstrate specialised advanced knowledge, drawing on current literature and research, in a particular area of supervision. |
| 2. | Reflect theologically and critically in a specialised practice of supervision. |
| 3. | Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of a range of different contexts and traditions in which professional supervision is used. |
| 4. | Integrate and apply specialised knowledge into processes and practice of supervision. |
| 5. | Apply advanced knowledge and skills in the professional supervision of individuals. |
Third unit of the sequence of three in the Graduate Diploma of Professional Supervision: DM9014M Advanced Professional Supervision, DM9015M The Work of the Professional Supervisor, DM9016M Special Focus in Professional Supervision. Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision (or equivalent) is a pre-requisite. Not available for individual unit enrolment, for audit, or as part of other courses.
Seminar style presentations from guest lecturers, theoretical input, theological and critical reflection, analysis of case studies working in specialised groups, modelling of skills, practical work in groups enabling supervision and feedback, supervision of individuals.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation - Oral Presentation of essay themes | Present the themes of your major integrative essay including responding to questions from the group. |
2000 | 20.0 |
| Essay - Major Integrative Essay | Draw together and affirm your knowledge and understanding of professional supervision of both individuals and groups, including the breadth of context and technique as well as specific insight into your specialised study focus. Exemplify through reference to cases in your experience or other case studies and contemporary scholarship or research, and by utilising critical and theological reflection. This essay integrates the sum of your learning and preparation as a professional supervisor or allied role. |
6000 | 80.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 13 Oct, 2020
Unit record last updated: 2021-09-29 08:13:53 +1000