1. Evidence understanding of competences as key ministry standards and demonstrate how personal and theological values are translated into practice.
Knowledge & Understanding

2.Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to safe practice.
Learning

3.Work within core principles, values and practice of Christian ministry and relevant professional standards, demonstrating a commitment to participation and maintaining appropriate boundaries of role, relationship and intervention.
Application

4.Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and relationship skills
Communication

5.Research, design, implement and evaluate an appropriate programme of informal learning within the agency, demonstrating skills in needs’ assessment, planning and facilitation.
Enquiry
Analysis

6.Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative and co-operatively with others
Problem Solving

7. Operate as a reflective practitioner, demonstrating judgment, problem-solving and critical analysis skills. Reflection
Analysis

100% Coursework: Individual Portfolio

[Learning Outcomes 1-7]

This module will enable the student to develop and demonstrate the competences of a professional worker, which may include work within a range of ministry settings. It will include significant practice hours and the development and demonstration of theological engagement in practice. The student’s work is monitored and assessed by an experienced Practice Tutor.

The module provides the opportunity to develop and demonstrate knowledge, skills, attitudes and theological reflection within three foundational competences, designated by the course as required of a Christian worker within the wider context of church & community-based ministry in a range of settings. These are:
1. Values, Principles and Practice
2. Building Purposeful Relationships
3. Learning and Informal Education

This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The professional formation groups will provide workshops 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. The remote learning in the professional practice work place will help develop professionally informed ministry skills.

Ballard, P (2005) The Bible in pastoral practice. Darton, Longman and Todd

Herbert, M. & Harper Dorton, K. (2002) Working with Children and Families. Blackwell

Lamont, R. (2007) Understanding Children, Understanding God. London: SPCK

McGrath AE, (2001) Christian Theology: An Introduction, Blackwell

Nash, S, Pimlott J & Nash P, (2008) Skills for Collaborative Ministry, SPCK

Nelson-Jones, R. (2011) Basic Counselling Skills: A Helper’s Manual 3rd ed. London: Sage

Shulman, L. (2009) The skills of helping individuals, families, groups and communities. Belmont, CA: Brooks Cole.

Swift, C., Cobb, M. (2015) A Handbook of Chaplaincy Studies. Ashgate.

Thompson N, (2002) People Skills, McMillan Press

Ward, P (2017) Introducing Practical Theology. Michigan, Baker Academic

Whitehead J, Nash S & Sutcliffe S, (2013) Facilitation Skills for Ministry, SPCK

Williams, R (2016) Being Disciples: Essentials of the Christian Life. London, SPCK.

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 helpers and part time workers.

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