Module TMMC2267: Growing Faith

Department: Theology, Ministry and Mission

TMMC2267: Growing Faith

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To develop further students’ critical understanding of the importance of growing faith in one or more particular demographic group (e.g., children, young people, the elderly, or those with learning disabilities).
• To enable students to articulate a theological and biblical rationale for the importance of diversity within the body of Christ and in enabling others to come to Christian faith, grow in discipleship and contribute confidently to the Kingdom of God.
• To equip students with an understanding of some of the key sociological, cultural and economic factors experienced by a certain demographic group, and how these impact upon wellbeing (e.g., mental health, educational opportunities, poverty) and mission and ministry within this demographic group.
• To develop further an understanding of how different elements of Christian life, for example, mission, prayer, worship and/or the sacraments, influence the growth of faith in a specific demographic group and how this might be shaped accordingly.

Content

• Where students have previously undertaken a module focusing on the same demographic group(s), the content of this module will be substantially different.
• Developing the subject of growing faith and discipleship including biblical, theological and other perspectives. This will focus on one specific demographic group (e.g., the elderly or those with learning disabilities) or several related groups (e.g., children and families), and make use of denominational initiatives where appropriate.
• Exploring how different elements of Christian life, for example, mission, prayer, worship and/or the sacraments, are experienced by, and shaped by, a particular demographic group (e.g., baptism and households, intergenerational worship, etc.) in different contexts.
• Exploring the theological foundations and assumptions which underpin ministry with this group. Developing an understanding of the lived experience of some within a specific demographic group (e.g., mental health, poverty), and how this experience impacts upon, for example, pastoral care, mission, or discipleship.

Learning Outcomes

• [SSK 3]
• Describe and analyse some core aspects of growing faith and discipleship in a particular demographic group, and the skills needed to do this.
• Demonstrate a theological and biblical understanding of diversity within the body of Christ, and how this shapes one or more key Christian practices such as prayer, mission, worship and/or sacraments.

• [SSS 3]
• Reflect on practices of nurturing faith in a specific group of people, and the relationships that enable this, drawing on appropriate theological and other resources and demonstrating some critical awareness.

• [KS 1, 2, 3]
• Identify, gather, analyse and evaluate textual source materials for a range of purposes.
• Undertake a critical analysis of information and arguments, communicating these effectively, showing critical self-awareness of their own beliefs, commitments and prejudices.
• Take responsibility for a task that involves independent inquiry; the management of time, resources and use of IT; meeting deadlines; evaluating the task and learning from it.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Lectures and personal study
• Summative Assessment: Written Assessment

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

■ 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