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| Unit name |
Models of Ministry |
| Unit code |
THRS11056 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
C/4
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
|
| Unit director |
Ms. Jacqueline Quarmby |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
none |
| Co-requisites |
none |
| School/department |
Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Arts |
Description including Unit Aims
This unit describes the wide range of ministries within the Church and explores the scriptural, ecclesial, historical theological and ecclesial basis for them. It will provide the opportunity to reflect on a Christian ministry of their own and/or others. The unit will also provide a theoretical grounding of the pastoral ministry of the Church and develop the skill to utilise the pastoral cycle to become a reflective practitioner.
Aims:
- To understand the scriptural, historical, theological and ecclesial basis for the different ministries of the Church.
- To provide a theoretical grounding of the pastoral ministry of the Church.
- To develop the skill to utilise the pastoral cycle to become a reflective practitioner.
- To evaluate and reflect upon their own ministry and/or that of others.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the unit the student should:
- Appreciate and understand the various Christian ministries in the life and mission of the Church.
- Understand what it means to be a pastor and ‘reflective practitioner’;
- Have an awareness of their own possible contributions to Christian ministry
Teaching Information
Lectures, group discussion in class.
Individual tutorials
Additional material and forum discussion delivered through the Wesley College OLE (Moodle)
Assessment Information
Two essays of 2000 words (50% each).
Reading and References
- Avis, P. A Ministry Shaped by Mission (T. & T. Clark, 2005)
- Croft, S. Ministry in Three Dimensions: Ordination and Leadership in the Local Church DLT, 1999
- Donovan V.J. Christianity Rediscovered: An Epistle from the Masai SCM London 1982
- Greenwood R, Transforming Priesthood: A New Theology of Mission and Ministry SPCK 1997
- Melinsky M.A.H. The Shape of Ministry Canterbury Press 1992
- World Council of Churches Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry. F&O Paper 111 Geneva 1982
