This module is designed to give students basic skills in paediatric chaplaincy including religious, spiritual and pastoral care. Historical and theological perspectives on chaplaincy will be explored. The module will consider various models of chaplaincy to enable students to reflect on chaplaincy and context. Students are assessed on their understanding and reflection on the key aspects of chaplaincy.

a) Write a report on a paediatric chaplaincy context (1500 words)
Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3 (60%)

b) Write an essay (1000 words) reflecting on your personal strengths and areas for development in paediatric chaplaincy.
Learning Outcomes 3, 4 (40%)

This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The interactive learning groups will provide lectures and seminars involving a combination of group activities, student led work, simulations, skills practice, discussion etc. The independent study provides opportunity for reading, library based and online research.

Interactive whiteboard and data projectors
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team

Ballard, P (2005) The Bible in Pastoral Practice. Darton, Longman and Todd.
Nash, P. (2011) Supporting Dying Children and Their Families. SPCK.
Swift, C (2009) Hospital Chaplaincy in the Twenty First Century. Ashgate.
Threlfall-Holmes, M and Newitt, M. (2011) The Chaplain¿s Handbook. SPCK.