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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module THMN1091: Practical Theology
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN1091: Practical Theology
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 20 | Available in 2016/2017 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- 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 | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | |||||
| Total | 0 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastoral interview | 50% | 20 minute recorded pastoral interview and student’s written critique. | 20 mins | 100% | |
| Essay | 50% | Essay | 2500 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
In-class exercises and seminar
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.