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THL566 Pastoral Practice in Ageing: Politics, Policy and Principles (8)

Abstract

This subject provides an in-depth examination of the current practice of pastoral care in ageing within a context of policy, politics, and principles of care and practice in a multifaith and multicultural society. Historical perspectives on community attitudes to older people and their care are examined. The subject also investigates and critiques political and policy initiatives in the care of ageing people, together with the way these are influenced by ecclesial philosophy and pastoral practice. The anticipation of future needs in an ageing society and their implications for the role of pastoral care are analysed.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Theology

Enrolment restrictions

Master of Arts (Ageing and Pastoral Studies)
Related subject(s)
THL466 500 level equivalent of THL466

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge and critical understanding of current provisions of aged care within the students' social and cultural contexts;
- be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the historical development of aged care services within secular and church communities;
- be able to articulate and evaluate critically perceived community attitudes towards older people and their care;
- be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the role of pastoral care for older people within an ageing society;
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of Christian denominational philosophy for the delivery of pastoral care and the shaping of aged care policy;
- be able to articulate a philosophy of mission and ministry for pastoral and spiritual care in ageing relevant to the students' cultural and denominational settings;
- be able to articulate an in-depth understanding of the spirituality and religious perspectives of other faiths with respect to pastoral care in ageing;
- be able to articulate and evaluate critically the political development of policy in aged care;
- be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the translation of political policy into principles and practice in aged care within a particular social and cultural context;
- be able to evaluate critically and creatively develop potential solutions for emerging issues in the provision of pastoral and spiritual care for the aged;
- be able to analyse anticipated future needs in an ageing society and their implications for pastoral and spiritual care.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
- Historical perspectives on aged care - Development of policy, principles and practice of aged care and the political context for delivery of care - Community attitudes towards older people and their care - Secular and church based aged care: rationales for development and issues of care provision - The shaping of policy in aged care - A philosophy of aged care as part of the church's mission and ministry - The role of pastoral care in an ageing society - Challenges for the future in ageing and aged care

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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.