On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library. PCs with standard suite of University software providing access to e-mail, the internet, word processing, etc. Rooms with access for disabled students, and suitable for group work

300 hours, of which 40 will be lectures, tutorials and learning groups, a minimum of 80 fieldwork hours, and the rest directed/independent study. Lectures will involve a range of interactive teaching methods.

Key Information Set Data:
13% scheduled learning and teaching activities
60% guided independent learning
27% placement (fieldwork hours)

The aim of the module is to develop understanding of people and competence in the core skills of pastoral care of people with attention to their personal, social, emotional and spiritual development. The module considers different approaches and models of pastoral care of people and the complexities of roles and relationships involved in people work. Attention to issues of sexuality, self-esteem and identity are explored and linked to ministry practice. Spiritual development theories are examined and methods for their application in ministry in and beyond Christian settings are assessed. The module considers approaches to working with individuals, looking at issues people face and theories of intervention, but also communal aspects of pastoral care. Aspects of working such as boundaries, referral, confidentiality, safe practice and recording are identified. Theories and techniques of group work are examined and attention given to the role and skills of the facilitator. Consideration is given to the role of multi-agency working in professional contexts within the framework of current social policy.

1. Essay consisting of summative learning on the theory and practice of understanding and working with people. (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3)
2. Professional Journal Entry related to an aspect of professional practice. (Learning Outcome 1, 4)
3. Field Work Report related to an aspect of professional competency that provides evidence against a national occupational standard or equivalent.

Key Information Set Data:
100% coursework

Doel, M. & Sawdon, C. (1999), The Essential Groupworker, London: Jessica Kingsley.
Doehring, C. (2006), Practice of Pastoral Care: A Postmodern Approach, Louisville: Westminster John Knox
Egan G, (2007) The Skilled Helper: A Problem-Management and Opportunity-Development Approach to Helping, Eighth Edition, Brooks Cole
Kelcourse, F. B. (2009), Human Development and Faith: Life Cycle Stages of Body Mind and Soul, St Louis, MS: Chalice