Module THMN2057: Practical Theology

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN2057: Practical Theology

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To enable the building of the skills and habit of theological reflection on experience and the integration of theology and the practice of ministry.

Content

• Practical Theology/Theological Reflection
• Models and Approaches in practical theology and other disciplines
• Using the Bible and Tradition
• Using the Human Sciences critically and integratively
• Observation, research and analysis in practice

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the module students will be able to:
• demonstrate an understanding of a variety of methodologies in the discipline of theological reflection on experience
• be able to draw on other disciplines, particularly the human sciences, to understand and analyse a range of situations

• be able to relate and integrate specific experiences of life and ministry to relevant parts of the Christian tradition

• be able to demonstrate the ability to engage critically in theological reflection as part of a group and individually, and to facilitate that reflection as part of a group and in written form

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

• 14 hours of contact time including lectures, worked examples on methodology, staff and student led seminars and field experience.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

The formative assessment will take the form of a one-to-one tutorial discussion in preparation for the summative assignment.

■ 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