S9261
Spiritual Mentoring
The unit Spiritual Mentoring provides the student with a theoretical and historical overview of the role of spiritual mentoring and extends their practical skills in undertaking the role of a spiritual guide or mentor to another.
Study Level |
Postgraduate |
|---|---|
Discipline |
Christian Life and Ministry |
Sub Discipline |
Christian Spirituality |
Credit Points |
9 |
Prerequisites |
9 credit points in Christian Spirituality |
Exclusions |
Nil |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
- understand the biblical and historical foundations of spiritual mentoring and investigate its resurgence within the wider contemporary church context
- analyse selected themes within recent literature on spiritual mentoring as a professional practice
- reflect critically on the skills needed in spiritual mentoring
- utilise discernment to accurately identify healthy and unhealthy responses in the nurturing of the spiritual journey of others
- apply principles of spiritual mentoring in a relevant ministry context and evaluate their experience.