Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module THMN1091: Practical Theology
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN1091: Practical Theology
| Type | Open | Level | 1 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2016/17 | Module Cap | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None
Aims
- To explore and critique the scope of pastoral ministry in the church. 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
- What is Practical Theology/Theological Reflection?
- Approaches to theological reflection
- The Pastoral Cycle
- Using the Bible and Tradition Introduction to the Human Sciences
- What is pastoral theology?
- Good practice in pastoral care (including boundaries, confidentiality, etc.)
- Listening skills
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of the module students will:
- demonstrate that they are developing appropriate skills for the pastoral care of individuals and groups, with an emphasis on active listening
- 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
Subject-specific Skills:
- be able to relate specific experiences of life and ministry to relevant parts of the Christian tradition
- gain experience of engaging in theological reflection both individually and corporately, including as facilitator of a group
Key Skills:
- understand and exhibit good practice in pastoral care, including appropriate self-awareness
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- 28 hours of contact time including lectures, worked 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: Pastoral interview | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| 20 minute recorded pastoral interview and student’s written critique. | 20 mins | 100% | |
| Component: Essay | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Essay | 2500 words | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
In-class exercises and seminar
■ 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