Semester 2 unit at Yarra Theological Union
This unit explores a comprehensive range of personal, professional, and ethical issues common to pastoral ministry, providing students with opportunities to engage in a reflexive process for reviewing their pastoral practice.
The unit emphasises evidence-based practice in ministry, and the intersection of personal and professional outlooks in forming ministry practice. It focusses on: personal calling and discernment; personal virtues, strengths and professional skills as key foundations to for ethical practice; professional ethics and ethical decision making; confidentiality; and keeping professional boundaries; power and trust issues; and potential areas of professional misconduct.
The unit also explores the significance of reflexive practice, professional consultation and supervision in maintaining a compassionate and just ministry; and the benefits of spiritual health and wellbeing for ministry practice.
Unit details
| College | Yarra Theological Union |
| Lecturer | Rev Dr Barry Rogers |
| Level | Level 3; Level 9 |
| Study Mode | Face-to-face
Online – Synchronous Wednesdays 6pm-9pm |
| Unit Codes | DP3006Y – Face to Face
DP3006Y – Online – Synchronous DP9006Y – Face to Face DP9006Y – Online – Synchronous |
Yarra Theological Union is an inclusive and welcoming community, Catholic by tradition and ecumenical in spirit. We are committed to being a community of scholarship, prayer and pastoral care. We offer theological education and ministerial formation, open to those who seek educational and personal transformation in changing contexts. Our mission is to equip people for various ministries in the churches: parishes, schools, hospitals, church agencies and in the world at large.
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