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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module THMN1237: Theology and Pastoral Care
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN1237: Theology and Pastoral Care
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 10 | Available in 2016/2017 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- To explore the nature of pastoral theology and the practice of pastoral ministry.
Content
- Doing Theology
- What is Pastoral Theology? The Pastoral Cycle
- All in the Same Boat?
- Pastoral Encounters
- Practising Pastoral Ministry
- Caring for the Community
- Caring for the Carers
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of the module students will:
- be able to reflect theologically on the practice of ministry
- be aware of the major issues underlying the practice of ministry
Subject-specific Skills
- 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
Key Skills
- be developing their pastoral skills in relation to individuals, congregations and communities.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Minimum 14 hours of contact time including 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100% | Written assignment | 2500 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Reflection on pastoral interview
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.