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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module THMN2217: Reader Ministry
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN2217: Reader Ministry
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 2 | 10 | Available in 2016/2017 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- 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
Subject-specific Knowledge
- 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.
Subject-specific Skills
- 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
Key Skills
- 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
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | |||||
| Total | 0 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 60% | Essay | 1500 words | 100% | |
| Ministerial profile | 40% | Ministerial profile | 1000 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
In-class exercise
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.