C8507
Fundamental Principles of Pastoral Supervision
This graduate unit introduces students to the cornerstone concepts of professional supervision within the context of a range of ministry and social welfare environments.
Study Level |
Postgraduate |
|---|---|
Discipline |
Christian Life and Ministry |
Sub Discipline |
Pastoral Counselling |
Credit Points |
9 |
Prerequisites |
Nil |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
- identify and critically analyse relevant approaches to pastoral supervision with reference to their usefulness in the various life experiences of a client;
- critically distinguish between pastoral supervision and other forms of support relationships such as spiritual mentoring, professional coaching, therapeutic counselling or spiritual directing;
- develop effective skills of listening, inquiry, and personal reflection with interpersonal empathy appropriate to the supervisory relationship;
- reflect critically on the process of integrating spirituality with emotional well-being in the context of ministry work and practice;
- establish a framework of relevant ethical and regulatory principles to inform effective pastoral supervision.