This unit introduces students to the ministry of the Chaplain, providing a biblical, theological and pastoral underpinning for the ministry of chaplaincy. Students will explore the relationship between pastoral and spiritual care with attention to the variety of contexts in which chaplaincy ministry can be exercised. Students will learn the art of reflecting theologically on ministry practice that takes place in contexts outside of the local church (parish). Engagement with leading practitioners in a range of settings forms a critical part of this study.
Unit code: DP9100T
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School
Show when this unit is running1. | Articulate a sophisticated biblical and theological basis for chaplaincy ministry. |
2. | Outline and critique the challenges of ministering in diverse cultural and social contexts. |
3. | Apply principles of cultural exegesis to chaplaincy contexts. |
4. | Describe the constraints of ministering in an organisational context. |
5. | Reflect theologically on the ministry of chaplaincy both from a theoretical and a personal perspective. |
6. | Identify and critique the application of pastoral theology in particular chaplaincy contexts. |
At least one unit in each of Field C and Field D is recommended.
Lectures, tutorials, engagement with field specialists, group reflection
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Report | Reading report |
1500 | 20.0 |
Workplace evaluation | Ministry context analysis |
1500 | 20.0 |
Workplace evaluation | Ministry context analysis |
1500 | 20.0 |
Essay | 3000 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 28 Jul, 2025
Unit record last updated: 2025-07-28 08:43:00 +1000