PC203 - Pastoral Skills and Methods
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0 Standard Tuition Fee
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4Credit Points
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0.125 EFT
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5AQF level
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pastoral churchUnit Discipline
Exclusions
PC207
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students willA. Know and understand
- The aims and methods of pastoral care
- The skills, models and methods of pastoral care
- Typical pastoral care contexts
- Community resources for pastoral care
- The administrative requirements of care
B. Be able to
- Outline the aims and methods of pastoral care
- Describe the skills of pastoral care
- Identify aspects of typical pastoral care contexts
- Under supervision, Observe and practise the methods and skills of pastoral care
C. Be in a position to
- Use perspectives from their theological studies in Developing the methods and skills of pastoral care
- (Under supervision) provide pastoral care in ministry contexts
- Maintain appropriate selfcare
Content
Section A: Pastoral Skills and Methods
- An introduction to aims and methods in pastoral care and pastoral counselling and their implications for Christian community.
- Relational skills; empathy, respect, concreteness, genuineness; listening skills.
- Equipping others; teaching, encouragement, recognition of abilities, training.
- Mechanics of care; administration, publicity, the various settings of care, record keeping.
Section B: Pastoral Care in Particular Situations
In the topics studied below, attention should be paid not only to the needs of those in care but to the carers’ own lives:
- Pastoral care of persons with special needs, including:
- the recognition of normal and abnormal conditions
- the mentally ill
- handicapped and disabled persons
- Pastoral care of persons in the following situations:
- marital disharmony and divorce
- dying, death and bereavement, the grief process
- depression
- Pastoral care of persons in crises or with chronic conditions, candidates are to study two of:
- alcoholism & drug dependence
- attempted suicide
- long term illness
- child abuse and domestic violence
- AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases
- unemployment and work-related stress
- those in trouble with the law
- financial or debt-related stress
- Community resources for pastoral care, including other helping professions, and when to refer.
Set Readings
Prescribed:
Jacobs, M., Still Small Voice (4th ed; London: SPCK, 2001).
Jacobs M., Swift to Hear (London: Darton, Longman and Todd, 1993).
Patton, J., Pastoral Care, An Essential Guide (Nashville: Abingdon, 2005).
Reference:
Atkinson, D. J., D. H. Field (eds), The New Dictionary of Christian Ethics and Pastoral Theology (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1995).
Carr, W., The New Dictionary of Pastoral Studies (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003).
Wallace, R. M., Journal of Ministry in Addiction and Recovery (UK: Haworth Pastoral Press).
Recommended:
Benner, D., Strategic Pastoral Counselling (2nd ed.; Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003).
Culbertson, P., Caring for God’s People (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2000).
Dann, B., Addiction: Pastoral Responses (Nashville: Abingdon, 2002).
Howe, L., Comforting the Fearful (New York: Paulist, 2003).
Lyall, D., Integrity of Pastoral Care (London: SPCK, 2001).
Hadahl, S. K., Listening Ministry: Rethinking Pastoral Leadership (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2001).
Koenig, H. G. and A. J. Weaver, Pastoral Care of Older Adults: Creative Pastoral Care and Counselling (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1998).
Lilley, R., Dealing with Difficult People (Creating Success) (New Edition; London: Cogan Page, 2006).
Mattram, K., Caring for Those in Crisis: Facing Ethical Dilemmas with Patients and Families (Grand Rapids: Brazos, 2007).
McGrath, J. and A. McGrath, Self Esteem: The Cross and Christian Confidence (Leicester: IVP 2001).
Moots, P., Becoming Barnabas (New York: Alban, 2004).
Particular Topics:
Cloud, H. and J. Townsend, Boundaries in Marriage (Sydney: Strand, 1999).
Cook, C., The Use and Misuse of Alcohol (Cambridge: Grove, 2007).
de Paulo, J. R., What We Know and What You Can do about Depression (New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2002).
Journal Articles:
Healey, J., “Alcohol Use”, Issues in Society 164 (Roselle: Spiney Press, 2002).
Lamb, F., “Caring for Divorcees”, Southern Cross (Anglican Diocese of Sydney: 16 April 2007).
“Caring for Divorcees”, In Depth (Sydney: Sydney Anglicans Website) http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/indepth/caring_for_divorcees/
Classics:
Harvey, R. W. and D. G. Benner, Understanding and Facilitating Forgiveness (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1996).
Kirkwood, N. A., Pastoral Care in Hospitals (Sydney: E. J. Dwyer, 1995).
Koenig, H. G. and A. J. Weaver, Pastoral Care of Older Adults (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1998).
Moran, F. M., Listening, A Pastoral Style (Sydney: EJ Dwyer, 1997).