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THCP213 The Ministry of Pastoral Care

10 cp
Prerequisites
THBS100 Introduction to the Bible and THCT100 What Christians Believe
Teaching Organisation This unit involves 150 hours of focused learning, or the equivalent of 10 hours per week for 15 weeks. The total includes formally structured learning activities such as lectures, tutorials, online learning, video-conferencing, or supervision. The remaining hours typically involve reading, research, and the preparation of tasks for assessment.

This unit critically examines the theology and practice of pastoral care as a ministry of the Christian church. In exploring the purpose of pastoral care, it defines the nature of the pastoral relationship while considering issues of ethics and power. The unit focuses on the value and use of pastoral skills, resources for, and the context of pastoral care, some specific pastoral issues, and the importance of care for the carer.

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