Chaplaincy Ministry
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: MIN013
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Sharon Clark
Awards offering Chaplaincy Ministry
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
- Diploma of Arts
- Diploma of Business and Diploma of Entrepreneurship
- Diploma of Business and Diploma of Leadership
- Diploma of Business and Diploma of Ministry
- Diploma of Chaplaincy
- Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Leadership
- Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Ministry
- Diploma of Entrepreneurship
- Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Diploma of Leadership
- Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Diploma of Ministry
- Diploma of Leadership
- Diploma of Ministry
Unit Content
Outcomes
- Outline a biblical basis for pastoral ministry and differentiate between various facets of pastoral ministry and chaplaincy;
- Identify ethical standards for pastoral and spiritual care work, and develop the skills to establish relationships with referral networks;
- Review and reflect on the effective provision of care and the professional responsibilities required for pastoral and spiritual care work, including record-keeping and facilitating meetings;
- Identify effective communication strategies for a range of contexts;
- Distinguish pastoral issues as they relate to the wellbeing of the chaplain and pastoral care workers.
Subject Content
- Foundations of pastoral ministry and chaplaincy
- Identifying immediate pastoral and spiritual care needs
- Strategies for pastoral ministry and chaplaincy
- Communication skills
- Facilitating meetings and conflict management
- Professional and ethical standards for pastoral and spiritual care work
- The spiritual life of the chaplain and pastoral worker
- The mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of a client and/or community group
- Professional supervision
- Professional skills – record-keeping, organisational policies
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Face to face (onsite)
- eLearning (online)
- Intensives
Assessment Methods
- Essay (50%)
- Creative Project (25%)
- Oral Presentation (25%)