THL435 Applied Pastoral Theology (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Theology (THEOL)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject allows students to develop, clarify and refine their theology of pastoral work. Students will be required to reflect on pastoral counselling practice with a view to their own and other's theology, and to explore the dialectical relationship between theory and practice within their own work and ministry.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
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| Distance | Canberra |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL435
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to articulate their understanding of pastoral theology;
- be able to critique various contempory theories of pastoral theology;
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the Classical Theological Tradition;
- be able to demonstrate an integration of psychological, sociological, anthropological and education theory with theology relevant to their pastoral practice;
- be able to articulate an understanding of the nature of God and humanity; and
- be able to demonstrate their understanding of how Scripture, Tradition, Reason and Experience shape their pastoral work.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- What is Pastoral Theology? - Critique of contemporary theory and practice of theology - The Classical Tradition - Cultural contexts of pastoral work - Biblical resources for pastoral work - Integration of theory from pscyhology, sociology, anthropology, education and theology in pastoral work - The nature of God and humanity - The place of Scripture, Tradition, Reason and Experience in Pastoral work - Pastoral theology in practice
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.