MIN450 Institutional Chaplaincy (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Theology (THEOL)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject focuses on the role and function of the Chaplain in institutional and workplace settings; the development of a theological framework for chaplaincy; exploration of professional and personal issues and their bearing upon ethical practice; the goals and tasks of the chaplain; and the challenging issues that arise in the chaplaincy context. In conjunction with MIN451 Ministry Professional Practice this subject integrates theological reflection with theory, professional issues, vocational observations and professional practice.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Distance * | Canberra |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MIN450
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Master of Ministry
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to reflect critically on the role and function of the Chaplain in institutional settings
- be able to articulate a well developed theology of workplace chaplaincy
- be able to critically evaluate professional issues in chaplaincy
- be able to integrate and apply pastoral care theory with the function and role of the chaplain
- be able to reflect theologically on chaplaincy in a chosen setting, and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the goals and tasks of the chaplain in that context
- be able to reflect deeply on their own personal qualities/gifts for the ministry of chaplaincy in their chosen setting
- be able to exhibit a higher order understanding of the role of the chaplain in the context of employment settings with denominational, religious, multicultural, ethnic, gender and sexual diversity, and the application of that understanding to the practice of the ministerial profession.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Theological framework for chaplaincy - The institutional context - Professional issues in Chaplaincy - Personal issues in Chaplaincy - Models of Chaplaincy - Goals and tasks of the Chaplain - Pastoral Care and the Chaplain - The Chaplaincy "Culture" - Cultural and Religious diversity - Workplace management of Gender and sexuality issues - Theological reflection - Practical Application
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 3 day residential school.
The purpose of the residential school is to provide an opportunity for exploration of the theological framework, the professional and personal issues, and the models appropriate for workplace chaplaincy and their application to the practice of the profession. Students will be involved in small group discussion, lectures, one-on-one sessions with the subject coordinator concerning personal issues that arise, and workplace focus groups.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.