Module Descriptors
HIGHER LEVEL CHAPLAINCY SKILLS
CYMI60395
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CRITICAL ANALYSIS weighted at 50%
- JOURNAL weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
a) Write a critical analysis of a chaplaincy context. (1500 words)
Learning outcomes 1,2,3,5,6 (50%)
b) Write a reflective journal (1500 words)
Learning outcomes 1,4,5,6 (50%)
Learning outcomes 1,2,3,5,6 (50%)
b) Write a reflective journal (1500 words)
Learning outcomes 1,4,5,6 (50%)
Module Learning Strategies
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.
Module Texts
Ballard, P (2005) The bible in pastoral practice. Darton, Longman and Todd.
Graves, JC (2007) Leadership paradigms in chaplaincy. Dissertation.com.
Norman J (2004) At the heart of education: school chaplaincy and pastoral care. Veritas.
Swift, C (2009) Hospital Chaplaincy in the Twenty First Century. Ashgate.
Torry, M (2010) Bridgebuilders: Workplace Chaplaincy a History. Norwich Canterbury Press.
Graves, JC (2007) Leadership paradigms in chaplaincy. Dissertation.com.
Norman J (2004) At the heart of education: school chaplaincy and pastoral care. Veritas.
Swift, C (2009) Hospital Chaplaincy in the Twenty First Century. Ashgate.
Torry, M (2010) Bridgebuilders: Workplace Chaplaincy a History. Norwich Canterbury Press.
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
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team
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
Module Indicative Content
This module is designed to give students the knowledge, skills and understanding they need in chaplaincy including religious, spiritual and pastoral care in a multicultural context. The history of chaplaincy within various contexts will be explored. Students will analyse the scriptural and theological basis for chaplaincy as well as evaluate a range of models for chaplaincy and consider their relevance in various contexts. Students are assessed on their knowledge, understanding and application of the key aspects of chaplaincy.