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Details for MIN204 Healing Ministry

Delve into the complexities of healing in this intriguing unit. Examine different perspectives on healing in the church’s history and grapple with profound questions about sickness, suffering, and death through a theological lens. Gain practical skills for supporting others during times of illness, grief, and loss.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: MIN204
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Bernardo Gomez

Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

  • At least 40 credit points, including MIN101—Introduction to Pastoral Ministry

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the biblical, historical and theological foundations for the ministry of healing;
  2. Develop an understanding of various denominational views regarding health, illness and healing;
  3. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of key people who have been associated with various areas of healing ministry;
  4. Display an ability to critically analyse the integrated relationship between Christian ministries of healing, Christian chaplaincy and other care services provided to the sick and dying;
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of alternate theodicies and their implications for an understanding of sickness and healing practices.

Subject Content

  1. Personal Experiences of Healing
  2. Developing a Biblical Basis for Healing Ministry
  3. Issues of Healing in Spirit World Aware (animistic) Societies
  4. The Case Against Christian Healing
  5. Involvement in a Healing Service
  6. Theological Considerations
  7. Healing of the Whole Person
  8. Ministry to the Sick and Dying

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face to Face (onsite)
  • Distance/E-learning (online)
  • Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 108 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)

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

Assessment Methods

  • Online Forum Posts (10%)
  • Critical Reflection Paper (30%)
  • Critical Application Paper (20%)
  • Major Essay (40%)

Prescribed Text

  • Primary readings provided