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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module THMN1157: Initial Supervised Pastoral Placement
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN1157: Initial Supervised Pastoral Placement
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 10 | Available in 2016/2017 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- 1. To enable students to have an initial experience of pastoral experience and enable them to begin developing the skills of theological reflection and evaluation of practice
- 2. To arrange a placement that will introduce them into the theory and practice of pastoral ministry
- 3. To encourage reflection on the student’s pastoral experience by peer group evaluation of case studies.
Content
- 1. Students spend at least half a day per week in their placements throughout the academic year.
- 2. Tools for reflection on placement work.
- 3. A presentation of the case study method.
- 4. Regular meetings with students' pastoral tutors and on-site supervisors.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- The placement shall begin to test the candidate’s ability to:
- Demonstrate the necessary skills and attitudes to engage effectively in a pastoral situation
Subject-specific Skills
- Reflect personally and theologically on the experiences of the pastoral placement
- Engage in the process of supervision both with the on-site supervisor and the pastoral tutor
- Present a case study based on a ‘slice of pastoral practice’ which is open to peer group evaluation, after which the student composes a written final reflection.
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- 14 hours contact time. Lectures/case study presentations/group discussions/tutorials and on-site supervisors.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 50% | A joint report from the internal and on-site supervisor | 100% | ||
| Case Study | 50% | written assignment of 1,500 words based on the placement using the 'Case Study Method' | 1500 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Regular tutorials concerned with the placement
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.