1. Identify issues around the use and misuse of power in religious institutions and wider society and describe how power is distributed within ministry contexts.
Knowledge and Understanding
Application

2. Account for theological approaches to diversity
Learning

3. Recognise and develop an awareness of the beliefs, traditions and practices of other faith communities. Enquiry

4. Evaluate personal faith assumptions and biases; and demonstrate an openness to learning from other (and inter) faith beliefs and practice
Analysis
Reflection

5. Construct strategies for challenging oppressive power structures and for the inclusion of diversity within ministry contexts
Problem Solving

6. Assess wider issues of power and diversity including sexuality, ability and gender evaluating tensions and social attitudes in ministry
Enquiry
Problem solving

A reflective assignment length 3000 words weighted at 100%

[Learning Outcomes 1-6]

This module will examine issues of faith, diversity and power within religious institutions and wider society. It will explore models of mission and interfaith dialogue to examine the place of the Christian story within a multi faith, culturally pluralistic society. It will require students in practice to reflect on their ministry contexts, questioning the use of power and the inclusion of diversity; and it will support students to develop strategies to address questions of power and diversity within faith contexts.

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 module will incorporate a visit to ‘other’ faith communities and help students to engage in dialogue as well as identify key issues relating to power and diversity. The independent study provides opportunity for reading, library based and online research. The remote learning in the practice work place will help develop professional and ministerial skills.

Collins. N. (2016) Gender Aware Youth Work. Cambridge: Grove.

Connell, R, Pearse, R. (2014) Gender in World Perspective. Bristol: Polity.

Dominelli, L. and Campling, J. (2014). Anti Oppressive Social Work Theory and Practice. Basingstoke: Palgrave

Friere, P. (1996) Revised Edition: Pedagogy of the Oppressed. London: Penguin

Macmillan.Schreiter, R. (2005) The Ministry of Reconciliation, Spirituality and Strategies. Maryknoll, Orbis.

Thompson, N. (2016) Anti-Discriminatory Practice, 6th ed. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.

Thompson, N. (2011) Promoting Equality 2nd ed. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.

Tombs, D. & Liechty, J. (2016) Explorations in Reconciliation: New Directions in Theology. Abingdon: Routledge.

Weeks, J. (2009) Sexuality. Abingdon: Routledge.

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

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