Code
Undergraduate: DP3205W (Unit offered alternatively as DS3205W)
Postgraduate: DP9205W (Unit offered alternatively as DS9205W)
Postgraduate: DP9205W (Unit offered alternatively as DS9205W)
Level
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Discipline
Pastoral Theology and Ministry (DP)
Field
Theology: Mission and Ministry (D)
Prerequisites
Undergraduate: 18 points in Field D
Postgraduate: 24 points in Field D
Postgraduate: 24 points in Field D
Online
Yes
Location
Online via Zoom, and at WellSpring Centre, Ashburton view location >
Faculty
Tim McCowan
Class Time
Intensive: 6 days (3 x 2 days, Fri/Sat) Aug 12-13; Sep 9-10; Oct 14-15, 2022
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Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:
Undergraduate
- Articulate the Biblical and theological foundations for a contemplative spirituality in Christian life and ministry.
- Identify the challenges and resources to live with a contemplative awareness in daily life.
- Evaluate the effect of a contemplative practice and vision on a person’s engagement in ministry.
- Analyse their theological and practical understanding of forgiveness, reconciliation and non-violent social action for a particular cultural and social context.
- Critically self-evaluate their growth through personal and peer supervision.
Postgraduate
- Articulate the Biblical and theological foundations for a contemplative spirituality in Christian life and ministry.
- Identify the challenges and resources to live with a contemplative awareness in daily life.
- Evaluate the effect of a contemplative practice and vision on a person’s engagement in ministry.
- Analyse their theological and practical understanding of forgiveness, reconciliation and non-violent social action for a particular cultural and social context.
- Critically self-evaluate their growth through personal and peer supervision.
- Articulate a theological synthesis of theory and practice for a contemplative approach to ministry and social action.
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Assessment
Undergraduate
- One self-awareness report (1,500 words) (30%)
- One case study (1,500 words) (30%)
- One essay (2,000 words) (40%)
Postgraduate
- One self-awareness report (2,250 words) (30%)
- One case study (2,250 words) (30%)
- One essay (3,000 words) (40%)
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Recommended reading
Set texts recommended for purchase are highlighted in blue
- Armstrong, K. Twelve steps to a compassionate life. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2010.
- Barton, R.H. Invitation to Solitude and Silence. 2nd Edition. Downer’s Grove, IL: IVP, 2010.
- Benner, D.G. Presence and Encounter. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos, 2014.
- Benner, D.G. Desiring God’s Will. Downer’s Grove, IL: IVP, 2005.
- Greenspan, M. Healing through the Dark Emotions. Boston, MA: Shambhala Pubs, 2003.
- Laird, M. OSA. Into the Silent Land. New York: Oxford Press, 2006.
- McHugh, Adam. The Listening Life. Downer’s Grove, IL: IVP Books, 2015.
- Newell, J.P. The Rebirthing of God. Woodstock, VT: SkyLight Paths Publ., 2014.
- Palmer, P. A Hidden Wholeness. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2004.
- Schreiter, R. The Ministry of Reconciliation. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 1998.
- Wink, W. The Powers that Be: Theology for a new millennium. New York: Doubleday 1998.
- Worthington, E. Dimensions of forgiveness. Radnor, PA: Templeton, 1998.