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Subject Information

Overview

This subject provides a structure for candidates to work as reflective practitioners within the collaborative, pastorally oriented settings of Christian ministry. Outcomes of this subject are determined by the nature of the research projects being developed and are negotiated on an individual basis between students and supervisors.

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of this subject is one session.

School

This subject is offered by the School of Theology.

Enrolment Restrictions

Enrolment in this subject is restricted to Doctor of Ministry students only.

Subject Relationships

MIN741 is the Doctoral equivalent of MIN541.

Incompatible Subjects

The incompatible subjects for MIN741 are MIN541, THL705, and THL707.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to critically investigate identified issues in the professional practice of Christian Ministry
• be able to demonstrate a higher order skill in theological reflection on the identified issues in the professional practice of Christian Ministry
• be able to articulate an advanced understanding of the strengths and weaknesses involved in these identified issues
• be able to demonstrate a higher order skill in research through the development of reflection-in-action cycles in their field of professional ministry.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Topics will be negotiated with the student's supervisors on an individual basis. Indicative projects are:

• a critical investigation of a specific pastoral issue in a nominated area of practice, in order to thoroughly understand its strengths and weaknesses
• a detailed exploration of a technique or techniques relevant to the research topic (for example, a reflective practitioner study of styles of caring in pastoral visitation) It is expected that the work produced will include a detailed study of trends and developments in outcomes-based evaluation procedures.

Residential School

This subject contains a 3-day Compulsory Residential School. The residential will provide a face-to-face opportunity for reflection, discussion, and development of the student's understanding of the role of the reflective practitioner within collaborative, pastorally oriented settings of Christian ministry. Students will interact with peers and supervisors in the development of their project topic within their nominated area of practice, and they will explore techniques relevant to the advancement of their research topic.