THL445 Psychosocial and Spiritual Development in Older People (8)
Abstract| This subject provides a theoretical basis for understanding the ageing process from a pyschosocial and spiritual perspective for health care workers, clergy and pastoral carers. It introduces students to various aspects of the study of psychosocial and spiritual development in the later years of life. The subject pays special attention to theories of psychosocial and spiritual development and the impact of such development on role changes, study of narrative, life review and meaning in later life. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Distance | Canberra Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL445
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Theology |
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Enrolment restrictions| Graduate Certificate in Ageing and Pastoral Studies
Graduate Diploma of Ageing and Pastoral Studies
Master of Arts (Ageing and Pastoral Studies)
Master of Ministry |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of psychosocial development in ageing;
- be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of spiritual development in later life, including the search for meaning in ageing;
- be able to give an account of faith stages in later life development;
- be able to evaluate and critically apply knowledge of faith stages to later life development;
- be able to evaluate critically relevant literature to recognise both the myths and realities of ageing;
- be able to give an account of the process of life review and narrative;
- be able to demonstrate an ability to evaluate and apply critically the process of life review and narrative when working with older people;
- be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the implications and relevance of role changes that frequently occur in later life. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- psychological theories and models of ageing
- sociological theories and models of ageing
- meaning in later life
- religion, religiosity and faith
- faith development and ageing
- spiritual development and ageing
- religiosity and spirituality in ageing
- introspection and meditation in ageing
- spiritual reminiscence in ageing
- life review and narrative
- relationship and isolation in ageing
- self-transcendence
- wisdom in ageing: the view from psychology and spirituality |
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
