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Details for SSC334 Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care

Effective chaplaincy and pastoral care requires an understanding of the diverse settings in which care may be required, as well as the pillars of best practice. By learning the foundational theories and skills needed for chaplaincy and pastoral care, students will develop competence in providing care across a range of circumstances and within a variety of social, cultural and spiritual or religious contexts.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: SSC334
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Catrina Henderson

Prerequisite

SSC110 Psychology of Emotion and Wellbeing

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Become familiar with key aspects of Christian service and ethical practice in the secular environment and current industry trends;
  2. 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;
  3. 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;
  4. Discuss the need for on- going supervision and professional development.

Subject Content

  • Foundations of chaplaincy
  • Effective communication
  • Theology and chaplaincy
  • Models of chaplaincy
  • The professional chaplain – working legally and ethically
  • Pastoral care emergencies
  • Spiritual distress and suffering
  • Supervision and self-care
  • Spiritual assessment and theological reflection
  • Suicide intervention and prevention
  • Disaster chaplaincy
  • Conducting ceremonies

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Onsite (face-to-face)
  • Online (eLearning)
  • Intensives
  • Extensives

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  • Critical Reflection (30%)
  • Interview and Criritcal Reflection (30%)
  • Major Essay (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.