PC014-508 - Foundations of Applied Pastoral Care

  • 1,856 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 8
    Credit Points
  • 0.083 EFT 
  • 5
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
    A
  • pastoral churchUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code PC256.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of applied pastoral care, including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice.

B. Be able to

1. Outline the aims and methods of Pastoral Care

2. Demonstrate skills of pastoral care

3. Present Organised evidence-based perspectives on applied pastoral care

C. Be in a position to

1. Relating perspectives and skills from ‘Foundations of Applied Pastoral Care’ to contemporary Christian living and ministry contexts

Content

Section A: Pastoral / Spiritual care framework (10 %)

  • Definition of pastoral care
  • Definition of spirituality
  • Function of pastoral / spiritual care

Section B: Pastoral care skills (45%)

  • Communication: Attending, listening, reflecting, empathy, feelings and emotions
  • Work practice: impact of context, permission, agendas, boundaries, privacy / confidentiality, referrals.
  • Identifying and responding to individual spiritual needs (application of standard spiritual assessment models)
  • Use of bible and prayer
  • Development of ongoing pastoral / spiritual care plan
  • Reflection: Kolb action / reflection model applied in the context of pastoral, spiritual, theological reflection
  • Self-care and value of supervision

Section C: Pastoral care in context (10%)

  • Understanding and working in the context specific needs: as relevant, for example grief and loss
  • Understanding and working in the context of specific settings: as relevant, for example church, hospital, prison, aged care, multi faith community, multi-disciplinary team

Section D: Pastoral care in practice (35%)

  • 30 hours of pastoral care in informal or formal settings for example one to one ministry, bible study groups, church, community centre, aged care facility, hospital, prison, sporting club. These encounters are to provide the basis for the preparation and presentation of verbatims and reflections.

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.


Recommended:

Ash, C., Zeal without Burnout (U.K.: The Good Book Company, 2016).

Clinebell, H., Basic Types of Pastoral Care & Counselling (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2011).

Petersen, B. L., Foundations of Pastoral Care (Kansas City: Beacon Hill Press, 2007).

MacKinlay, E (ed),, Ageing and Spirituality across Faiths and Cultures (London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010)

McGilvray, J., God’s Love in Action - Pastoral Care for everyone (Melbourne: Acorn Press, 2009).

Middleton, K., Refuel (London: Darton, Longman and Todd, 2015).

Simms, S., Together through the Storm – A Practical Guide to Pastoral Care (Sydney: Matthias Media, 2016).

Thompson, J., Theological Reflection (London: SCM Press, 2016)

Welch, E. T., Side by Side – Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love (Illinois: Crossway, 2015).

Wesley, M., (ed) Loss and Discovery (Australia: Mosaic Press, 2013).

 

Classics:

Jacobs, M., Still Small Voice (London: SPCK, 2001).

Jacobs, M., Swift to Hear (London: Darton, Longman and Todd, 1993).

Kirkwood, N., Pastoral Care in Hospitals (New York: Moorehouse, 2005).

Mitchell, K and Anderson. H., All Our Losses All Our Griefs (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1983).

Oates, W., Grief, Transition and Loss (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1997).

Patton, J., Pastoral Care, an Essential Guide (Nashville: Abingdon, 2005).

Switzer, D., Pastoral Care Emergencies (Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress, 2000).

Topper, C. Spirituality in Pastoral Counselling and the Community Helping Professions (New York, Routledge, 2003).

Van Deusen Hunsinger, D., Pray Without Ceasing – Revitalising Pastoral Care (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2006).

Worden, J. W., Grief Counselling and Grief Therapy (East Sussex: Brunner-Routledge, 2001).

Zagadanski, D., Stuck for words (Melbourne: Hill of Content, 1994).