This unit will present case studies from a variety of ministry placement settings in which students are engaged. Through experiential methodology students will identify issues, explore a variety of responses, and engage in critical reflection on the theological and pastoral dimensions of each case. A variety of congregational and pastoral issues will be explored, e.g. leadership for change, addressing conflict, self-care, family issues, sexuality, power dynamics, boundaries, interfaith dialogue, advocacy and mission.
Unit code: DP9060S
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 48.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running1. | Identify and illustrate the complexities of presenting cases in their ministries |
2. | Demonstrate the use of case study methodology in theological reflection and pastoral response |
3. | Critically evaluate a range of personal and institutional issues in ministry formation and practice |
4. | Theologically, pastorally and personally reflect on a pastoral response to selected case studies |
5. | Exhibit an awareness and integration of current research with regard to themes explored in case studies presented. |
Students should normally have completed two years of full time theological studies or equivalent (including Foundational Studies in BH, BN, CT and Field D). It is also a prerequisite that students have completed 30 points in Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies.
Students are required to be engaged in a pastoral placement, approved by the Director of Field Education, for a minimum of sixteen hours per week for at least 35 weeks.
Classroom lectures and case studies. Students are required to engage with a number of supervision protocols and evaluation tasks outside of class. These protocols and tasks provide a framework for reflection, input and learning in ministry which is the focus of this unit. Meetings with a supervisor and peers also provide fora for theological reflection on ministry.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 1500 word essays |
1500 | 15.0 |
Essay | 1500 word essays |
1500 | 15.0 |
Case Study | 4 x 1500 word case studies |
6000 | 50.0 |
Essay | Completion of evaluation protocols, effective engagement and reflection with supervisors (equivalent 3000 words). |
3000 | 20.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Dec, 2015
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-04 13:25:24 +1100