Details for Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: SSC334
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Rebecca Loundar
Prerequisites
Nil
Awards offering Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
- Associate Degree in Ministry
- Bachelor of Applied Social Science
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Applied Social Science
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Theology
- Bachelor of Ministry
- Bachelor of Theology
- Diploma of Arts
- Diploma of Chaplaincy
- Undergraduate Certificate in Arts
Unit Content
Outcomes
- Become familiar with key aspects of Christian service and ethical practice in the secular environment and current industry trends;
- Articulate the knowledge you need to serve in your chosen community under the appropriate chaplaincy/pastoral care models (policy frameworks) and sensitivity to your place within your work system;
- Compare and contrast different perspectives in the provision of chaplaincy/pastoral care in terms of their relevance to human relationships and respect for religious and cultural values;
- Discuss the need for on- going supervision and professional development.
Subject Content
- Definitions of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
- The role of a Chaplain/Pastoral Carer in a variety of current Australian contexts
- Common Chaplaincy/Pastoral Care issues
- Communicating the gospel in a secular setting (awareness that this is not permitted in many workplaces)
- The cycle of programming, implementing, evaluating and reflecting in Chaplaincy and pastoral care
- Reporting to others and accountability as a chaplain or pastoral carer
- The importance of continuing Professional Development
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Onsite (face-to-face)
- Online (eLearning)
- Intensives
- Extensives
Assessment Methods
- Annotated Book Review (20%)
- Interview Report (40%)
- Challenges Paper (40%)
Prescribed Text
- Paget, N. & McCormack J. (2006). The Work of the Chaplain. Judson Press, Valley Forge PA.
Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any textbooks.