Module THMN1081: Sexuality and Gender in Christian Ministry

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN1081: Sexuality and Gender in Christian Ministry

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To explore issues of sexuality and gender and to evaluate their theological, ethical and pastoral significance for ministry

Content

• Selected topics from:
• Sexuality and Gender: problems of definition
• Gender stereotypes
• Gender, language and liturgy
• Feminist Theology
• Gender, sexuality and Christian ministry; the ordination of women, celibacy; singleness in the Church
• Homosexuality and pastoral care
• Biblical Theology of Gender
• Sexual and Physical Abuse; issues for ministry and pastoral care.

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the module students will be able to:
• make critical comment on issues of gender, the wholeness of the human person, sexual equality and difference.

• identify and discuss questions related to marriage, celibacy, singleness, homosexuality and intimacy.

• evaluate the theological and pastoral significance of these questions and outline approaches to pastoral practice and strategy

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• 28 hours contact time consisting of lectures, discussion, group work and practical tasks

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Feedback in group work and seminars together with a 1500 word book/film review or design of a learning event or activity.

■ 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