CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION 1

Unit Weighting                       

18 cps

Type of Unit                

Workplace

Prerequisites                

9 cps in Pastoral Theology

Interview and criminal record clearance

Academic Staff            

Rev. Alan Galt OAM (2006), BA (Sydney 1964) MA (Macquarie 1980), Acting Level 3 Supervisor of CPE (2003), Lecturer

Curriculum Objectives

This graduate course unit seeks to develop the students’ awareness of the dynamics operating in pastoral ministry by encouraging them to become reflective practitioners.  

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

1. Reflect critically on the relational dynamics occurring in pastoral conversations
2. Demonstrate a capacity to use a variety of pastoral interventions including empathy
3. Articulate and work within the boundaries of their pastoral role
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of a variety of methods of theological reflection
5. Demonstrate an integration of their theology with their ministry practice

Content

1. Empathy
2. Exploring the role of the pastor in effective ministry
3. Principles that inform Pastoral Boundaries
4. Methods of Theological Reflection
5. Self-evaluation and critical reflection in ministry
6. Use of the Supervisory dyad as a learning tool

Assessment Profile

1. Essay in which students articulate the boundaries of the pastoral role
2. Essay in which students compare and contrast their use of at least two methods of Theological reflection
3. Mid Unit Evaluation in which students will present a learning portfolio demonstrating their capacity to work within the boundaries of their pastoral role and critically reflect on the relational dynamics occurring in three pastoral conversations
4. End of Unit Evaluation; students will present a learning portfolio demonstrating; an integration of their theology with their pastoral practice, their capacity to listen empathically, and to articulate and work effectively within the boundaries of their role.

Schedule

30 Tuesdays, 8:30am to 3:30pm, March to November

Supervised placements in health care facilities, North Ryde and Lakemba (NSW)