Running in 2013-14 at St John’s.
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Level
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1
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Credits
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20
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Aims
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To explore issues of sexuality and gender and to evaluate their theological, ethical and pastoral significance for ministry
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Learning Outcomes
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By the end of the module students will be able to:
• make critical comment on issues of gender, the wholeness of the human
person, sexual equality and difference.
• identify and discuss questions related to marriage, celibacy, singleness,
homosexuality and intimacy.
• evaluate the theological and pastoral significance of these questions and
outline approaches to pastoral practice and strategy
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Content
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Selected topics from:
• Sexuality and Gender: problems of definition
• Gender stereotypes
• Gender, language and liturgy
• Feminist Theology
• Gender, sexuality and Christian ministry; the ordination of women,
celibacy; singleness in the Church
• Homosexuality and pastoral care
• Biblical Theology of Gender
• Sexual and Physical Abuse; issues for ministry and pastoral care.
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Indicative bibliography
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Barton, S.C., Life Together (Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 2001).
Barton, S. C. (ed.), The Family in Theological Perspective (Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1996).
Cornwall, S. Theology and Sexuality (London : SCM Press, 2013)
Coulton, N. (ed.), The Bible, the Church and Homosexuality (London: DLT, 2005).
Graham, E., Making the Difference: Gender, Personhood and Theology (London: Mowbray, 1995).
Greer, J. M. & Geary, B. (eds) Sexual Issues: Understanding and Advising in a Christian Context (Stowmarket : Kevin Mayhew, 2010)
Heskins, J., Unheard Voices (London: DLT, 2001).
Ind, J., Memories of Bliss (London: SCM, 2003).
Miracle, T., A. Miracle & R.F. Baumeister, Human Sexuality: Meeting Your Basic Needs (New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2003).
Pryce, M., Finding a Voice: Men, Women and the Community of the Church (London: SCM, 1996).
Storkey, E., Men and Women: Created or Constructed (Carlisle: Paternoster, 2000).
Stuart, E. & A. Thatcher, Christian Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender (Leominister: Gracewing, 1996).
Stuart, E. & A. Thatcher, People of Passion (London: Mowbray, 1999).
Thatcher, A. (ed.), Celebrating Christian Marriage (Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 2002).
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Teaching methods
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28 hours contact time consisting of lectures, discussion, group work and practical tasks
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Formative assessment
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Feedback in group work and seminars together with a 1500 word book/film review or design of a learning event or activity.
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Summative assessment
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4000 word essay
| THMN1091 Practical Theology
Running in 2013-14 at St John’s.
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Level
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1
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Credits
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20
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Aims
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To explore and critique the scope of pastoral ministry in the church. To enable the building of the skills and habit of theological reflection on experience, and the integration of theology and the practice of ministry.
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Learning Outcomes
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By the end of the module students will:
• demonstrate that they are developing appropriate skills for the pastoral care of individuals and groups, with an emphasis on active listening
• demonstrate an understanding of reflective practice and its role in the practice of ministry
• demonstrate an understanding of the pastoral cycle as a tool for theological reflection on experience
• be able to relate specific experiences of life and ministry to relevant parts of the Christian tradition
• gain experience of engaging in theological reflection both individually and corporately, including as facilitator of a group
• understand and exhibit good practice in pastoral care, including appropriate self-awareness
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Content
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What is Practical Theology/Theological Reflection?
Approaches to theological reflection
The Pastoral Cycle
Using the Bible and Tradition
Introduction to the Human Sciences
What is pastoral theology?
Good practice in pastoral care (including boundaries, confidentiality, etc.)
Listening skills
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Indicative bibliography
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Aveyard, I., God Thoughts: a starter course in Theological Reflection (Chichester: St. John’s Extension Studies, 1997).
Ballard, Paul (ed.), The Foundations of Pastoral and Practical Theology (Cardiff: Faculty of Theology, 1986).
____ and John Pritchard, Practical Theology in Action (London: SPCK, 1996).
Carr, W., D. Capps, R. Gill et al. (eds.) The New Dictionary of Pastoral Studies (London: SPCK, 2002).
Green, L., Let’s Do Theology (London: Mowbrays, 1990).
Kinast, Robert L., What Are They Saying About Theological Reflection? (Mahwah, N.J.: Paulist Press, 2000).
Litchfield, Kate, Tend My Flock (Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2006).
Perry, M (ed.) (1996): Deliverance (London: SPCK; 2nd ed., 1996).
Tidball, D., Skilful Shepherds: Explorations in Pastoral Theology (Leicester: Apollos; 2nd ed., 1997).
Whipp, M., Pastoral Theology (London: SCM Press 2013).
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Teaching methods
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28 hours of contact time including lectures, worked examples on methodology, staff and student led seminars, practical exercises and field experience.
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Formative assessment
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In-class exercises and seminar
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Summative assessment
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20 minute recorded pastoral interview and student’s written critique.
2500 word written assignment
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