Module Descriptors
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS FOR MINISTRY
OASS70602
Key Facts
School of Creative Arts and Engineering
Level 7
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 40
Independent Study Hours: 260
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
Oasis College Library
On-line access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to ICT
Rooms with access for disabled students
On-line access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to ICT
Rooms with access for disabled students
Module Additional Assessment Details
Individual Presentation:
A 15 minute presentation demonstrating a critical reflection of themes underpinning personal practice, supported by a reflective evaluation of 1,500 words.[Learning Outcomes 1, 4, 5]
Essay:
An 3,500 word assignment demonstrating a critical understanding of key theological/ethical themes and their application in a specific cultural context
[Learning Outcomes 1-3]
A 15 minute presentation demonstrating a critical reflection of themes underpinning personal practice, supported by a reflective evaluation of 1,500 words.[Learning Outcomes 1, 4, 5]
Essay:
An 3,500 word assignment demonstrating a critical understanding of key theological/ethical themes and their application in a specific cultural context
[Learning Outcomes 1-3]
Module Texts
Clark, Stephen R. L. (2009) Understanding Faith: Religious Belief and Its Place in Society. Exeter: Imprint Academic
Jones, Joe R., (2002), A Grammar of the Christian Faith: Systematic Explorations in Christian Life and Doctrine, Vols 1 & 2, Lanham MD, Rowman & Littlefield.
McGrath, Alister E. (20104), Christian Theology: An Introduction, Blackwell, Oxford.
Migliore, Daniel L. (20042), Faith Seeking Understanding. Grand Rapids, MI, Eerdmans
Olson, Roger E. (2003), The Mosaic of Christian Belief: Twenty Centuries of Unity and Diversity, Apollos, Leicester.
Padgett, Alan G & Wilkens, Steve (2009), Christianity and Western Thought, Vol 3 Journey to Postmodernity in the 20th Century, Downers Grove, IL.
Thompson, Judith, et al (2008), SCM Studyguide to Theological Reflection, London: SCM.
Thomson, Jeremy (2007), Telling the Difference: Developing Theologians for Youth Work and Youth Ministry, Cambridge, YTC Press.
Jones, Joe R., (2002), A Grammar of the Christian Faith: Systematic Explorations in Christian Life and Doctrine, Vols 1 & 2, Lanham MD, Rowman & Littlefield.
McGrath, Alister E. (20104), Christian Theology: An Introduction, Blackwell, Oxford.
Migliore, Daniel L. (20042), Faith Seeking Understanding. Grand Rapids, MI, Eerdmans
Olson, Roger E. (2003), The Mosaic of Christian Belief: Twenty Centuries of Unity and Diversity, Apollos, Leicester.
Padgett, Alan G & Wilkens, Steve (2009), Christianity and Western Thought, Vol 3 Journey to Postmodernity in the 20th Century, Downers Grove, IL.
Thompson, Judith, et al (2008), SCM Studyguide to Theological Reflection, London: SCM.
Thomson, Jeremy (2007), Telling the Difference: Developing Theologians for Youth Work and Youth Ministry, Cambridge, YTC Press.
Module Indicative Content
This module will explore a number of theological themes that are of particular relevance to ministry. This will include key faith doctrines and attention will be paid to historical, philosophical and cultural developments that have shaped these conceptual frameworks, and to their application in contemporary ministry. Students will be invited to reflect critically on their own experiences of ministry and to assess the theology that underpins their practice.
Module Learning Strategies
This module will continue the three inter-related learning strategies for the programme. Six day-long workshops will consist of interactive presentations, discussion, and critical debate. Tutorials will allow discussion of the individual research students are undertaking to prepare their assignments. Independent study will allow reading around selected topics, the development of individual responses to the reading and the preparation for the assessed presentation and essay.