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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2015-2016 (archived)

Module THMN1237: Theology and Pastoral Care

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN1237: Theology and Pastoral Care

Type Open Level 1 Credits 10 Availability Not available in 2015/16 Module Cap Location Durham

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • THMN1157

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None

Aims

  • To explore the nature of pastoral theology and the practice of pastoral ministry.

Content

  • Doing Theology
  • What is Pastoral Theology? The Pastoral Cycle
  • All in the Same Boat?
  • Pastoral Encounters
  • Practising Pastoral Ministry
  • Caring for the Community
  • Caring for the Carers

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • By the end of the module students will:
  • be able to reflect theologically on the practice of ministry
  • be aware of the major issues underlying the practice of ministry
Subject-specific Skills:
  • demonstrate an understanding of reflective practice and its role in the practice of ministry
  • demonstrate an understanding of the pastoral cycle as a tool for theological reflection on experience
Key Skills:
  • be developing their pastoral skills in relation to individuals, congregations and communities.

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

  • Minimum 14 hours of contact time including examples on methodology, staff and student led seminars, practical exercises and field experience.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours

Summative Assessment

Component: Assignment Component Weighting: 100%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Written assignment 2500 words 100%

Formative Assessment:

Reflection on pastoral interview


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