PC017-508 - Foundations of Seniors Ministry

  • 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 PC251.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of seniors ministry, including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice.

B. Be able to

1. Describe the theological, pastoral and ethical issues relating to ministry to seniors

2. Demonstrate Foundational skills in seniors ministry

3. Present Organised evidence-based perspectives on seniors ministry

C. Be in a position to

1. Relating perspectives and skills from ‘Foundations of Seniors Ministry’ to ministry contexts

Content

  1. Theological and ethical issues in ministry to the ageing
  2. Psychosocial and spiritual development and needs in older people
  3. The aging person: challenges for body, mind and spirit
  4. Adult learning amongst seniors
  5. Ministry to and by seniors
  6. The place of seniors in the life of the church
  7. The pastoral care of older people including residential care, mental health and dementia
  8. Pastoral ministry to the grieving and dying
  9. Supporting carers of seniors

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.

 

Benner, D., Strategic Pastoral Counselling (2nd ed.; Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003).

Driskell, J. L., Adventures in Senior Living: Learning How to make Retirement Meaningful and Enjoyable (Brighampton, NY: Haworth Pastoral Press, 1997).

Gerkin, C., An Introduction to Pastoral Care (Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 1997).

Hall, E. T. and H. G. Koenig, Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Christian Perspective (Brighampton, NY: Haworth Pastoral Press, 2000).

Hoare, C. (ed.), Handbook of Adult Development and Learning (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006).

Jewell, A. (ed.), Spirituality and Ageing (London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1998).

Jeffery, P., Going Against the Stream: Ethical Aspects of Ageing and Care (Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2000).

Koenig, H. G., A Gospel for the Mature Years: Finding Fulfillment in Knowing and Using Your Gifts (Brighampton, NY: Haworth Pastoral Press, 1997).

Koenig, H. G. and G. W. Bowman, Dying, Grieving, Faith and Family: A Pastoral Care Approach (London: Routledge, 1997).

Koenig, H. G. and B. W. Gilbert, The Pastoral Care of Depression: A Guidebook (Brighampton, NY: Haworth Pastoral Press, 1998).

Koenig, H. G. and J. B. McCall, Bereavement Counseling: Pastoral Care for Complicated Grieving (Brighampton, NY: Haworth Pastoral Press, 2004).

Koenig, H. G. and J. B. McCall, Grief Education for Caregivers of the Elderly (Brighampton, NY: Haworth Pastoral Press, 2000).

Koenig, H. G. and J. B. McCall, A Practical Guide to Hospital Ministry: Healing Ways (Brighampton, NY: Haworth Pastoral Press, 2002).

Koenig, H. G. and A. J Weaver, Pastoral Care of Older Adults (Minneapolis, MN: Fortress, 1998).

Koenig, H. G. and A. J Weaver, Counselling Troubled Older Adults: A Handbook for Pastors and Religious Caregivers (Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1997).

MacKinlay, E., Ageing – A Public Theology and Anglican Perspective. St Mark’s Review 203/2 (2007): 23-26.

MacKinlay, E. B. (ed.), Ageing, Disability & Spirituality: Addressing the challenge of disability in later life (London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008).

MacKinlay, E. B. (ed.), Aging, Spirituality and Palliative Care (New York: Haworth Press, 2006).

MacKinlay E. B. Spiritual Growth and Care in the Fourth Age of Life (London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006).

MacKinlay E. B. (ed.), On Spirituality in Later Life: Humour and Despair (New York: Haworth Press, 2004).

MacKinlay E. B. (ed.), Mental Health and the Spiritual Dimension in Later Life (New York: Haworth Press, 2002).

MacKinlay E. B., The Spiritual Dimension of Ageing (London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2001).

MacKinlay E. B. Ellor, J, Pickard, S. (eds), Aging, Spirituality and Pastoral Care: A Multinational Perspective (New York: Haworth Press, 2001).

MacKinlay, E. and C. Trevitt, Facilitating Spiritual Reminiscence for Older People with Dementia: A Learning Package. (Canberra: CAPS Publishing, 2006).

MacKinlay, E. B. and C. Trevitt (2007) Spiritual Care and Ageing in a Secular Society. The Medical Journal of Australia. 186, 10, S74-S76.

Swinton, J. and D. Willows (eds), Spiritual Dimensions of Pastoral Care: Practical Theology in a Multidisciplinary Context (London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009).

Van De Creek, L., Spiritual Care for Persons with Dementia: Fundamentals for Pastoral Practice (London: Routledge, 2001).