Code
Undergraduate: DS3008W
Postgraduate: DS9008W
Postgraduate: DS9008W
Level
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Discipline
Spirituality (DS)
Field
Theology: Mission and Ministry (D)
Prerequisites
Undergraduate: Two Foundation units, one in Field D, and one in another Field
Postgraduate: Two Foundation units, one in DP or DS, and one in another Field
Postgraduate: Two Foundation units, one in DP or DS, and one in another Field
Location
Whitley College view location >
Faculty
Roslyn Wright
Class Time
2021: Three hours per week
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Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:
Undergraduate
- Articulate a personal ministry identity.
- Examine the relationship between identity and a personal sense of vocation, giftedness and service.
- Analyse the critical elements of experience that enhance or restrict spiritual growth.
- Use various resources and disciplines in the support and sustenance of spiritual life for ongoing ministry.
Postgraduate
- Articulate a personal ministry identity.
- Examine the relationship between identity and a personal sense of vocation, giftedness and service.
- Analyse critical elements of experience that enhance or restrict spiritual growth.
- Use various resources and disciplines in the support and sustenance of spiritual life for ongoing ministry.
- Evaluate the relevance of theological learning to lived experience
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Assessment
Undergraduate
- Book review (1,000 words) (20%)
- Report (1,500 words) (30%)
- Essay (2,500 words) (50%)
Postgraduate
- Book review (1,500 words) (20%)
- Report (2,000 words) (30%)
- Essay (3,500 words) (50%)
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Recommended reading
Set texts recommended for purchase are highlighted in blue
- Bieber, Nancy L. Decision Making and Spiritual Discernment: The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way. Woodstock: Skylight Paths Publishing, 2010.
- Ford, David F. The Shape of Living: Spiritual Directions for Everyday Life. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 2001.
- Geoffrion, Timothy C. The Spirit-Led Leader: Nine Leadership Practices and Soul Principles. Herndon, Virginia: The Alban Institute 2005.
- Herrington, Jim, R. Robert Creech, and Trisha Taylor. The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2003.
- Hinson, E. Glenn. Spiritual Preparation for Christian Leadership. Nashville: Upper Room Books, 1999.
- Jordan, Merle R. Reclaiming Your Story: Family History and Spiritual Growth. Louiseville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1999.
- Marcuson, Margaret J. Leaders Who Last: Sustaining Yourself and Your Ministry. New York: Seabury Books, 2009.
- Mulholland, M. Robert. The Deeper Journey: Discovering Your True Self. Downers Grove, Illinios: IVP Books, 2006.
- Nouwen, Henri. Spiritual Formation: Following the Movements of the Spirit. New York: HarperOne, 2010.
- Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2017.