Unit Content
Outcomes
- Outline a biblical basis for pastoral ministry and differentiate between various facets of pastoral ministry and chaplaincy;
- Identify ethical standards for pastoral and spiritual care work, and develop the skills to establish relationships with referral networks;
- Review and reflect on the effective provision of care and the professional responsibilities required for pastoral and spiritual care work, including record-keeping and facilitating meetings;
- Identify effective communication strategies for a range of contexts;
- Distinguish pastoral issues as they relate to the wellbeing of the chaplain and pastoral care workers.
Subject Content
- Foundations of pastoral ministry and chaplaincy
- Identifying immediate pastoral and spiritual care needs
- Formation and Role of the Chaplain
- Strategies for pastoral ministry and chaplaincy
- Communication skills
- Facilitating meetings and conflict management
- Professional and ethical standards for pastoral and spiritual carechaplaincy work
- The wellbeing and spiritual life of the chaplain and pastoral worker
- The mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of a client and/or community group
- Professional supervision
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Face to face (onsite)
- eLearning (online)
- Intensives
This subject typically has both online pre-recorded lectures AND mandatory online-live components.
Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.
Assessment Methods
Prescribed Text
No prescribed text – all readings will be provided
