Year
2018
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 1-hour supervised study fortnightly
Topic description
This topic investigates an aspect of Pastoral Care. This aspect might be an extension of the subject matter studied in a Pastoral Care topic previously. The content of the project and its assessment will be negotiated with the topic coordinator. After approval has been given, a supervisor with whom the student will work will be appointed. Attendance at lectures, tutorials and/or seminars may be required.
Educational aims
This topic aims to provide students with opportunities to:

  • investigate an aspect of Pastoral Care in depth

  • evaluate texts related to Pastoral Care critically

  • develop skills in research and analysis
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will be able to:

  • identify an aspect of pastoral care, theoretical or practical that merits scholarly investigation
  • identify relevant recent and historical literature about the chosen issue and critically evaluate its relevance
  • analyse complex problems and possible solutions related to the practice of an identified issue
  • communicate theoretical concepts of pastoral care, as they apply to specific individuals or groups