Details for MIN001 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry

Ever wished to harness your favorite preacher’s persuasive power to elevate biblically sound sermons and uplift your congregation? Explore the transformational potential of preaching in this unit, equipped with rhetorical tools to craft impactful messages that resonate deeply with postmodern audiences.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: MIN001
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Outline a biblical basis for pastoral ministry;
2. Differentiate between various facets of pastoral ministry;
3. Review the effectiveness of strategies used to provide pastoral care;
4. Identify and express foundational skills in line with various relevant models and theories of pastoral care;
5. Distinguish pastoral issues as they relate to the well-being of the congregant, pastor, congregation and community.

Subject Content

• Pastoral care
• Conflict resolution
• Spiritual health of the minister
• Ethics
• Ministries and community
• Calling, ordination and women
• Cross-cultural ministry
• Worship ministry

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (onsite)
• E-learning (online)
• Intensive
• Extensive

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

Assessment Methods

• Weekly Quizzes (30%)
• Creative Project (40%)
• Essay (30%)

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