Module Descriptors
ADVANCED SKILLS FOR PIONEER MINISTRY
CYMI50412
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 5
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 10
Independent Study Hours: 290
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
For each of the five competences this will comprise: a reflection (1500 words), an observation and additional evidence to demonstrate the specific competence elements.
Learning Outcomes 1-5
Learning Outcomes 1-5
Module Indicative Content
This module requires students to develop their skills as a pioneer practitioner. They will undertake practice in their context and reflect on their practice in the five competences:
1. Personal Skills
2. Facilitation Skills
3. Leadership Skills
4. Community Skills
5. Ministry Skills
Drawing from reading and reflection, they will develop a theoretical and theological framework for ministry and hone their reflection skills through personal reflection and study and meeting regularly with a mentor.
1. Personal Skills
2. Facilitation Skills
3. Leadership Skills
4. Community Skills
5. Ministry Skills
Drawing from reading and reflection, they will develop a theoretical and theological framework for ministry and hone their reflection skills through personal reflection and study and meeting regularly with a mentor.
Module Learning Strategies
300 hours, of which 10 will be face to face with the ministry mentor, 140 will be practice in the pioneer ministry context and the rest independent study. A learning agreement with be negotiated and agreed with the mentor. Additional support will be given as part of the teaching for other modules. Additional material to guide personal study will be provided through the MyCYM VLE.
Module Resources
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
MyCYM VLE
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
MyCYM VLE
Module Texts
Cameron, H. 2010. Resourcing mission : practical theology for changing churches, London, SCM Press.
Collins-Mayo, S., Mayo, B., Nash, S. & Cocksworth, C. 2010. The Faith of Generation Y, London, Church House Publishing.
Davison, A. & Milbank, A. 2010. For the Parish: A Critique of Fresh Expressions. London: SCM.
Doherty, T & Horne, T. 2002. Managing Public Services, Abingdon: Routledge
Gilchrist, A . 2004. The Well-Connected Community Bristol: The Policy Press
Morisy, A. 2004. Journeying out: a new approach to Christian mission. London: Morehouse.
Nash,P & Nash, S. 2009. Skills for Reflective Ministry. London: SPCK.
Croft, S. J. L., & Mobsby, I. 2009. Ancient Faith, Future Mission: fresh expressions in the sacramental tradition. Norwich: Canterbury Press.
McGrath, A. E. 1999. Christian Spirituality: an Introduction. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers.
Webber, R., Burke, J., Kimball, D., Pagitt, D., Ward, K. M., & Driscoll, M. 2007. Listening to the Beliefs of Emerging Churches: Five Perspectives. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan.
Collins-Mayo, S., Mayo, B., Nash, S. & Cocksworth, C. 2010. The Faith of Generation Y, London, Church House Publishing.
Davison, A. & Milbank, A. 2010. For the Parish: A Critique of Fresh Expressions. London: SCM.
Doherty, T & Horne, T. 2002. Managing Public Services, Abingdon: Routledge
Gilchrist, A . 2004. The Well-Connected Community Bristol: The Policy Press
Morisy, A. 2004. Journeying out: a new approach to Christian mission. London: Morehouse.
Nash,P & Nash, S. 2009. Skills for Reflective Ministry. London: SPCK.
Croft, S. J. L., & Mobsby, I. 2009. Ancient Faith, Future Mission: fresh expressions in the sacramental tradition. Norwich: Canterbury Press.
McGrath, A. E. 1999. Christian Spirituality: an Introduction. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers.
Webber, R., Burke, J., Kimball, D., Pagitt, D., Ward, K. M., & Driscoll, M. 2007. Listening to the Beliefs of Emerging Churches: Five Perspectives. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan.