C9229
Ethical and Professional Issues in Pastoral Counselling
The unit Ethical and Professional Issues in Pastoral Counselling examines the critical ethical and legal issues relevant to pastoral care and counselling.
Study Level |
Postgraduate |
|---|---|
Discipline |
Christian Life and Ministry |
Sub Discipline |
Pastoral Counselling |
Credit Points |
9 |
Prerequisites |
Nil |
Exclusions |
Nil |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
- show a critical appreciation of the importance of ethics in the organisation and regulation of pastoral counselling practice
- demonstrate thorough knowledge of the ethical responsibilities of pastoral practitioners and pastoral counsellors
- investigate, analyse and synthesise information pertaining to specific ethical issues of particular importance to pastoral counselling and care
- demonstrate thorough knowledge of the models of ethical decision-making, in relation to pastoral care and counselling, and
- exhibit a well-developed competency and evaluation in the development and practice of ethical principles to their ecclesiological setting or pastoral counselling practice.