PC098-803 - Guided Spiritual Formation C

  • 744 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 3
    Credit Points
  • 0.03125 EFT 
  • 8
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • pastoral churchUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code PC649c. Students may only take 12cps of Guided Spiritual and/or Leadership Formation.

This unit is approved for delivery only to the end of 2022. After that, this unit is being replaced by the suite of units at PC155, PC156, PC157 and PC158.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

1. Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of spiritual formation, growth and renewal

B. Be able to

1. Practice the skills of spiritual formation
2. Critically Integrate theological study, college activities and ministry experience as elements of a spiritual journey
3. Present Research-Aware evidence-based perspectives on spiritual formation
 

C. Be in a position to

1. Apply perspectives and skills from “Guided Spiritual Formation” to ministry contexts and Christian living as a reflective practitioner

Content

GSF is designed to integrate the various disciplines of the student’s course thatcontribute to their spiritual formation.  By “supervised learning” is meant assisting candidates to reflect upon their experience in the light of their studies. It does not mean merely supervising work done. Thus, placing a candidate in a local church is not sufficient of itself: it must be accompanied by reflection and feedback in such a way that the candidate learns from his/her experience. The focus of GSF is to be reflection, self-evaluation and growth planning in relation to personal spiritual growth through college activities or ministry experience.  While individual colleges will structure this unit in their own way, the program should include such elements as:

  1. intentional participation in local Christian community
  2. written reflection on a student’s unfolding spiritual journey
  3. regular contact with an individual mentor
  4. participation in a group reflective process

Assessment

GSF will be graded on pass/fail basis. There is no external moderation. College should consider the following examples:

  1. book reviews, primarily in the areas of spiritual formation
  2. ministry formation portfolio that records and traces a student’s spiritual, academic and vocational development during their time at college
  3. personal journal with supervisor assessment

Workload

The total hours spent in these activities should not be less than 100 and shall be spread over a period of at least two years of the student’s course.

Notes

Where Guided Spiritual Formation is taken, it will be counted as a Type B Elective unit.

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.

 

Allen, R. J., Preaching and Practical Ministry (St. Louis: Chalice, 2001).

Anderson, R. S., The Soul of Ministry: Forming Leaders for God’s People (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1997).

Borreson, G. L., A Case for Excellence: Case Studies in Congregational Ministry (Lima, Ohio: CSS, 1998).

Copenhaver, M. B., et al, Good News In Exile: Three Pastors Offer a Hopeful Vision for the Church (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999).

Fisher, D., The 21st Century Pastor: A Vision Based on the Ministry of Paul (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996).

Heitink, G., Practical Theology (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999).

Jackson, G. E., Creating Something of Beauty: A Theology for Ministry (St. Louis: Chalice, 1998).

Patton, J., From Ministry to Theology: Pastoral & Action Reflection (Nashville: Abingdon, 1995).

Pohly, K. H., Transforming the Rough Places: The Ministry of Supervision (Dayton, OH: WhalePrints, 1993).

Pyle, W. T. and M. A. Seals, Experiencing Ministry Supervision: A Field Base Approach (Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1995).

Sherlock, C., A Pastoral Handbook for Anglicans (Canberra: Acorn, 2001).

Stone, H. W. and J. O. Duke, How to Think Theologically (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1996).

Swetland, K. L., The Hidden World of the Pastor: Case Studies on Personal Issues of Real Pastors (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1995).

Whitehead, J. D. and E. E. Whitehead, Method in Ministry: Theological Reflection and Christian Ministry (Kansas City: Sheed & Ward, 1995).

Williamson, C. M. and R. J. Allen, The Vital Church: Teaching, Worship, Community, Service (St. Louis: Chalice, 1998).

Willimon, W. H., Calling and Character: Virtues of the Ordained Life (Nashville: Abingdon, 2000).