Module Code: H9PTCB
Long Title Practical Theology and the Care of the Bereaved
Title Practical theology and pastoral care skills and Pastoral Care of the Bereaved
Module Level: LEVEL 9
EQF Level: 7
EHEA Level: Second Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: Jane Liu
Module Author: Thomas Grenham
Departments: NCI Learning & Teaching
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an enhanced ability to do theological reflection in relation to pastoral ministry.
LO2 Apply key leadership capacities and strategies in delivering appropriate pastoral care in various contexts.
LO3 Display a critical understanding of the physical, psychological, systemic and spiritual components of grief.
LO4 Develop good practice in their pastoral roles through an in-depth reflection and processing of their own history of loss and grief.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).

No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Indicative Content
• Methodology in pastoral theological reflection • The self and pastoral identity • Biblical narratives for ministry • Pastoral presence in context • Pastoral ministry skills for meaningful caring • Leadership abilities in pastoral ministry • Life-long learning in ministry • The major types of loss. Loss and transition. • The psychology of loss and separation: John Bowlby. • The experience of grief: stages and tasks. • Loss and the family: a systemic perspective. • The Spiritual dimension of grief: C.S. Lewis. • Assessment and treatment: complicated and uncomplicated grief. • Pastoral care of trauma victims and suicide survivors. • Ministry to individuals and families in grief; the place of ritual.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Essay % of total: 60
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
3,500 words.
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 40
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Weekly reflection papers (1-2 pages)
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 36 Every Week 36.00
Independent Learning Time No Description 214 Every Week 214.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 36.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Pratt, Andrew. (2010), SCM studyguide to practical skills for ministry, SCM Press, London, [ISBN: 033404359X].
  • JEANINE CANNON BOZEMAN, Argile Smith, Argile Asa Smith. (2004), Interpersonal Relationship Skills For Ministers, Pelican Publishing Company, Louisiana, p.253, [ISBN: 1589802489].
  • James D. Whitehead, Evelyn Eaton Whitehead. (1995), Method in Ministry, Sheed and Ward, p.154, [ISBN: 1556128061].
  • Patricia O'Connell Killen and John de Beer. (1994), The art of theological reflection, Crossroad, New York, [ISBN: 0824514017].
  • Kenneth J. Doka, Terry L. Martin. (2010), Grieving Beyond Gender: Understanding the Ways Men and Women Mourn, Revised Edition, Routledge, New York, p.258, [ISBN: 0415995728].
  • J. Shep Jeffreys. (2005), Helping Grieving People - When Tears Are Not Enough: A Handbook for Care Providers, 2nd Edition, Brunner-Routledge, New York:, p.421, [ISBN: 0415877016].
  • Machin, Linda. (2009), Working with Koss and Grief: An New Model for Practitioners,, Sage, London, [ISBN: 1412946689].
  • J. William Worden. (2009), Grief counseling and grief therapy, 4th Ed.. Springer Pub. Co., New York, NY, [ISBN: 0826101208].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Stephen B. Bevans. (2009), An Introduction to Theology in Global Perspective, Orbis Books, New York, p.400, [ISBN: 1570758522].
  • Coltharp, Brian. (2013), Pastoral Counselling-Watch and Learn: Body Language Skills to Help You Help Others, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, [ISBN: 1475070845].
  • Elaine Graham, Heather Walton and Frances Ward. (2005), Theological reflection, SCM, London, [ISBN: 0334029767].
  • Elaine Graham, Heather Walton and Frances Ward, [editors]. (2007), Theological reflection, SCM Press, London, [ISBN: 0334029775].
  • Joye Gros. (2001), Theological reflection, Loyola Press, Chicago, [ISBN: 0829417249].
  • Richard M. Gula. (2010), Just Ministry: Professional Ethics for Pastoral Ministers., Paulist Press, New York, p.271, [ISBN: 0809146312].
  • Sherwood G., Lingenfelter. (2008), Leading Cross-Culturally, Baker Academic, Michigan, p.176, [ISBN: 0801036054].
  • Osmer, Richard R. (2008), Practical Theology: An Introduction., Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., [ISBN: 0802817653].
  • Stephen B. Roberts. (2011), Professional Spiritual and Pastoral Care, Skylight Paths Pub, p.500, [ISBN: 1594733120].
  • Melissa M. Kelley. (2010), Grief: Contemporary Theory and the Practice of Ministry, Fortress Press, Minneapolis, p.160, [ISBN: 0800696611].
  • Neil Thompson. (2012), Grief and its Challenges, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, Hampshire, p.224, [ISBN: 023027756X].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Grenham, Thomas G. (ed). (2009), Pastoral Ministry for Today: “Who Do You Say That I Am?” Dublin: Veritas, 2009. Kindle edition, 2011..
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Whiteside, Bob.. (2008), The Art of Pastoral Ministry, The Furrow, Vol. 59., No. 7/8.
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