Module THMN2217: Reader Ministry

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN2217: Reader Ministry

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To continue to explore the nature and role of Reader ministry in respect of Scripture, tradition, experience and the needs of the contemporary church To enable students to reflect on the exercise of their Reader ministry through their collaborative engagement with their local church, the integration of their learning during training, and the impact of training upon their beliefs, attitudes and present and future responsibilities.

Content

• An examination of Reader ministry in practice, with particular reference to contemporary developments in the Church of England and highlighting ministerial issues from participants as well as those observed in the ministry of the whole people of God.

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the module students will be able to:
• demonstrate a confidence in relating the Scriptures and the Christian theology of ministry to their experience of Reader Ministry
• evaluate critically and experientially the character of Reader ministry in the Church of England.

• show an understanding of the needs of Reader ministry in contemporary society in 21st Century Britain in the context of mission.
• interpret a vision for Reader ministry which is shaped by and shared with the church in the context of its local ministry

• develop appropriate mechanisms for charting their theological understanding, ministerial skills and spiritual growth, identifying future pathways in lifelong learning.

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

• 14 hours contact time, including seminars group work and discussion

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

In-class exercise

■ 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