PC095-712 - Lay Ministry Field Education

  • 2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 7
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • pastoral churchUnit Discipline

Corequisites

96cps of study, including 36 cps at AQF level 6

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code PC446. Students may only take 24cps of "field education" units in all fields within a course.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Functional knowledge and understanding of the dimensions of and practical issues Related to lay ministry in church and community settings, including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice

B. Be able to

1. Discuss the issues Related to lay ministry in church and community settings

2. Under supervision, Observe lay ministry in church or community settings

3. Present Critical evidence-based perspectives on lay ministry in church and community settings,

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying perspectives from ‘Lay Ministry Field Education’ to ministry practice as a reflective practitioner

Content

A total of not less than 200 hours’ experience-based learning, including

  1. Keeping a personal daily journal for at least 1 month, together with a written reflection upon the ministry experiences of daily life during that time;
  2. Observation and participation in some aspects of lay ministries undertaken in a local congrega­tion, involving at least 50 hours’ active work by the candidate; and
  3. Observation and participation in ministries undertaken in the wider community, which involve Christians (e.g., state school councils, homeless care, sports/leisure ministries, food co-operatives), involving not less than 50 hours’ active work by the candidate.

In each case:

  1. Appropriate supervised reflection, including written verbatims, is to be undertaken by the candidate, and voluntary support groups utilised to provide peer feedback and support;
  2. Candidates are to identify and evaluate the support structures used;
  3. Candidates are to identify ways in which personal relationships and community structures were related to the life of the local congregation concerned.

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.