Unit information: Chaplaincy in Modern Society in 2011/12

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Unit name Chaplaincy in Modern Society
Unit code THRS30149
Credit points 20
Level of study H/6
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 explores fundamental issues about the nature of Christian presence in secular settings such as healthcare, education, prison, industry and commerce in both theoretical and practical contexts. Students have the benefit of both theoretical and intellectual exploration of the issues in the classroom and can draw on the experience and expertise of chaplains who teach out of the context of relevant work situations.

Aims:

This unit provides opportunity for learning and theological reflection on the nature of the work of the Christian Chaplain within a variety of contexts in contemporary society. It is practically and contextually based while exploring fundamental issues about the nature of Christian presence in secular settings including ecumenical, multi-faith and institutional and organizational contexts.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the unit the student should:

  • be able to demonstrate a critical awareness of theological issues in context and of the place of the Christian chaplain in contemporary multi-cultural British society
  • be able to exercise a pastoral role with sensitivity and integrity through a developed understanding of the distinctiveness of Chaplaincy ministry in the context of institutiona and organizations
  • be able to demonstrate an ability to explore critically and analyse theologically issues in a chaplaincy context.

Teaching Information

Lectures, seminars, group discussion in class.

Individual tutorials

Additional material and forum discussion delivered through the Wesley College OLE (Moodle)

Assessment Information

Two essays of 3000 words (50% each) or One essay of 6000 words (100%).

Reading and References

  • Astley, J. (2002) Ordinary Theology: Looking, Listening and Learning in Theology. Ashgate Press.
  • Ballard, P. and Pritchard, J. (2006) Practical Theology in Action. London: SPCK.
  • Fergusson, D. (2004) Church, State and Civil Society. Cambridge: CUP.
  • Graham, E. (1996) Transforming Practice: Pastoral Theology in an Age of Uncertainty. London: Mowbray
  • Legood, G. (ed) (1999) Chaplaincy: The Church’s Sector Ministries. London: Cassell
  • Woodward, J. and Pattison S. (1999) The Blackwell Reader in Pastoral and Practical Theology. Oxford: Blackwell. Specialist bibliographies will be provided for each Chaplaincy context

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