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.
Specialist Degrees
Units
| Unit name | Undergraduate unit code | Postgraduate unit code |
|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Studies I: A Theory of Pastoral Practice | DP1001C or DP2001C | DP8001C |
| Pastoral Studies II: Pastoral Care and Spiritual Leadership | DP1002C or DP2002C | DP8002C |
| Leadership for Transformation and Social Change | DP1007C | DP8007C |
| Pastoral Leadership for a Safe Church | DP2015C or DP3015C | DP9015C |
| Christian Faith and World Religions: Inter-religious Dialogue in Australia | DP2017C or DP3017C | DP9017C |
| Spirituality and Wisdom in Practice | DP2305C or DP3305C | DP9305C |
| Teaching Meditation and Prayer | DP2611C or 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 |
| Human Ageing: Theological and Spiritual Perspectives | – | DP8632C |
| Clinical Pastoral Education Level 1 | DP9100S | DP9100S |
| Clinical Pastoral Education Specialist | DP9170S | DP9170S |
| Clinical Pastoral Education Level 2 | DP9273S | DP9273S |
| Children’s Spirituality and the Refugee Experience: A Practical Theology | – | DP9260C |
| Ageing Persons and Pastoral Care | – | DP9631C |
| Ethical Issues and Human Ageing | – | DP9633C |
| Supervised Reading Unit: Pastoral Studies | DP3418M | DP9424M |
| Master’s Capstone Unit: Pastoral Ministry Today | – | XS9904C |