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Details for SSC534 Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care

Through this subject, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the role and impact of chaplains and pastoral carers in various settings. They will develop essential skills in interpersonal communication and the provision of care across diverse sociocultural and spiritual contexts. The unit emphasises professional, spiritual, and ethical practice, ensuring students are well-prepared to offer support and guidance in both everyday and crisis situations.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: SSC534
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Catrina Henderson

Prerequisite

The following subject is a prerequisite:

  • SSC410 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 (e-Learning)
  • Intensives

This subject is typically online-live with mandatory attendance.

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

Assessment Methods

  • Major Essay (40%)
  • Interview and Critical Reflection (30%)
  • Critical Reflection (30%)

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 texts