Areas of Study: Pastoral Studies

Pastoral Studies is concerned with applying theological studies to teaching and ministry, and is particularly suited for students who are involved in or preparing for pastoral ministry. Dedicated units assist students to reflect on the psychological and anthropological aspects of ministry. Students can also apply for credit towards their studies for supervised pastoral practice in approved units of Clinical Pastoral Education.

Pastoral Studies units can be undertaken in most of CTC courses. Please view our courses for more information.

Pastoral Studies I: A Theory of Pastoral Practice

• DP1001C
• DP2001C
• DP8001C

Pastoral Studies II: Pastoral Care and Spiritual Leadership

• DP1002C
• DP2002C
• DP8002C

Leadership for Transformation and Social Change

• DP1007C
• DP8007C

Pastoral Leadership for a Safe Church

• DP2015C
• DP3015C
• DP9015C

Christian Faith and World Religions: Inter-religious Dialogue in Australia

• DP2017C
• DP3017C
• DP9017C

Spirituality and Wisdom in Practice

• DP2305C
• DP3305C
• DP9305C

Teaching Meditation and Prayer

• DP2611C
• DP3611C
• DP9611C

Pastoral Mission and Outreach in a Ministry Context (18 points)

• DP3004C

Pastoral Mission and Outreach in a Ministry Context (36 points)

• DP3005C

Homiletics: Theory and Practice

• DP3006C
• DP9006C

Children’s Spirituality and the Refugee Experience: A Practical Theology

• DP9260C

Master’s Capstone Unit: Pastoral Ministry Today

• XS9904C

Supervised Reading Units are available to students who have the prerequisites of level 3/9 study and wish to pursue a particular topic in Pastoral Studies.

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is a program of education and formation for the professional work of pastoral and spiritual care practitioners. For more information visit the University of Divinity’s Clinical Pastoral Education page.