Disciplines: 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.
Courses
Pastoral Studies units can be undertaken in most of CTC courses. Please view our courses for more information.
Units offered in 2026
Undergraduate Units
- Pastoral Studies I: A Theory of Pastoral Practice DP1001C/2001C
- Pastoral Studies II: Pastoral Care and Spiritual Leadership DP1002C/2002C
- Pastoral Leadership for a Safe Church DP2015C/3015C
- 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
- Bachelors Capstone Unit: Homiletics: Theory and Practice XP3006C
Postgraduate Units
- Pastoral Studies I: A Theory of Pastoral Practice DP8001C
- Pastoral Studies II: Pastoral Care and Spiritual Leadership DP8002C
- Pastoral Leadership for a Safe Church DP9015C
- Children’s Spirituality and the Refugee Experience – A Practical Theology DP9260C
- Homiletics: Theory and Practice DP9006C
- 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.
Other accredited units
Undergraduate units