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Details for MIN013 Chaplaincy Ministry

In this unit, students will start their journey into providing pastoral and spiritual care and develop the skills and understanding of how the chaplain is formed and developed considering; ethical and legal considerations; learning effective communication skills; boundaries; and the value and importance of self care and professional supervision.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: MIN013
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Michelle Fife
Cheryl van Vuuren

Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Outline a biblical basis for pastoral ministry and differentiate between various facets of pastoral ministry and chaplaincy;
  2. Identify ethical standards for pastoral and spiritual care work, and develop the skills to establish relationships with referral networks;
  3. 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;
  4. Identify effective communication strategies for a range of contexts;
  5. 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

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  • Essay (50%)
  • Creative Project (25%)
  • Oral Presentation (25%)

Prescribed Text