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 |
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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 | |
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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:
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