THL435 Applied Pastoral Theology (8)

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.

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Session 2
Distance	Canberra Campus

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.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Theology

Learning Outcomes

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

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