Supervised Theological Field Education (STFE) is an intentional learning process undertaken though a supervised placement in a ministry setting . It includes engaging with relevant theory, practical ministry experience, theological reflection, and supervision. This STFE unit focuses on developing the skills of working in and with groups and teams within the environment of a ministry placement for a minimum of 96 hours. The student is supported by a minimum of 6 hours of pastoral supervision and 18 hours of class time and/or other forms of formal theological reflection. The student will reflect theologically and pastorally on working in and with groups and teams and consider how the church's safeguarding and professional ministry standards are enacted in this context. They will take on both leadership and participatory roles in groups or teams, including, but not limited to, leading Bible study or Christian education classes, preparing for events, engaging with organisational governance or leadership teams and contributing as a member of the staff team while on placement. They will meet regularly with their workplace supervisor and the College's STFE Coordinator or delegate. The assessment will include both practical and reflective components.
Unit code: DP9023L
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Practicum
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Engage effectively in appropriate roles in and with groups and teams |
| 2. | Critically reflect, theologically and pastorally, on the responsibilities associated with working in and with groups and teams |
| 3. | Integrate Child Safeguarding and Professional Ministry Standards as they apply in the context of working in and with groups and teams |
| 4. | Assess their ministry dispositions and skills in relation to working in and with groups and teams |
| 5. | Critically reflect on the contribution of the field placement to spiritual formation, personal development, and readiness for vocation |
This unit cannot be undertaken by a student as a sole first unit of study. Prior to commencement of placement, a learning module on the University code of conduct; safeguarding processes, including children and vulnerable persons, and any additional professional standards obligations required by the LCA or the placement organisation must have been completed. Enrolment in an STFE unit must be preceded by an interview with the college STFE Coordinator.. DP9023L and DP9038L is a precluded combination of units.
This STFE learning is informed by relevant professional development, Workplace Director observation, pastoral supervision and/or mentoring, and student reflective integrative responses.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | A series of written and oral tasks due progressively through the semester which explicitly address the learning outcomes. |
2000 | 30.0 |
| Skill Demonstration | Evidence of preparation, delivery, feedback and reflection on leading public worship and church rites |
6000 | 70.0 |
| Workplace evaluation | The evaluation will include a record of the placement hours and feedback from the Workplace Director, pastoral supervisor and STFE Coordinator. |
0 | NGP |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 19 Sep, 2025
Unit record last updated: 2025-09-19 14:59:14 +1000