Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2014-2015 (archived)
Module THMN2227: Pastoral Experience and Reflection
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN2227: Pastoral Experience and Reflection
| Type | Open | Level | 2 | Credits | 10 | Availability | Not available in 2014/15 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None
Aims
- To enable students to gain practical experience in pastoral ministry of an assessable nature and to develop the skills of theological reflection.
Content
- The major dynamic of the content will be reflection on a pastoral placement in parish, circuit or secular setting. Preparatory sessions and study/information packs will precede or be part of the practical, and it will conclude or be followed by debrief and discussion seminars. Practical work will take place under the supervision of an on-site supervisor and the colleges’ pastoral studies tutors, with supervision and reflection sessions built into the programme. In total there will be at least 14 hours contact time. Further research and reading will be suggested in context.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
Subject-specific Skills:
- By the end of the module the student will demonstrate:
- sensitivity to and critical engagement with ministry in context
- ability to relate practice and theory in pastoral ministry within a particular setting
Key Skills:
- self-understanding in relation to ministry
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Observation and practical tasks in pastoral context with supervision and reflection sessions; tutorial sessions. At least 14 hours contact time.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
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Summative Assessment
| Component: Assignment | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written assignment | 2500 words | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
There is no formative assessment for this module but extensive one-to-one work with both on-site and college tutors will provide substantial feedback in the learning process.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University