Module Texts
Ballard, P (2005) The Bible in Pastoral Practice. Darton, Longman and Todd.
Cobb, M. R. (2005) The Hospital Chaplain¿s Handbook. Canterbury Press.
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.
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
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 Indicative Content
This module is designed to give students the knowledge, skills and understanding they need in paediatric chaplaincy including religious, spiritual and pastoral care in a multicultural context. The history of healthcare chaplaincy will be explored. Students will analyse the scriptural and theological basis for paediatric chaplaincy as well as evaluate a range of models for paediatric chaplaincy and consider their relevance. Students are assessed on their knowledge, understanding and application of the key aspects of paediatric chaplaincy.
Module Additional Assessment Details
a) Write a critical analysis of a paediatric chaplaincy context (2000 words)
Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5,6 (50%)
b) Write a reflective journal (2000 words) on your experience of paediatric chaplaincy
Learning outcomes 1,4,5,6 (50%)