P7376
The Psychology of Religious Vocation
This unit aims to enable an understanding of the psychological underpinnings of an ecclesial vocation by constructing a framework for understanding the processes relating to vocational commitment and effective pastoral ministry. It covers Church documents on the priesthood and the consecrated life, theories of vocation, the development of a religious and priestly identity, motivation, perseverance and commitment, and sexuality, celibacy and pastoral ministry.
Study Level |
Undergraduate |
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Discipline |
Christian Life and Ministry |
Credit Points |
9 |
Prerequisites |
Nil |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
- formulate a coherent understanding of the theology of vocation
- critique different theories of motivation
- determine the basic human and spiritual processes in vocational life
- diagnose the obstacles to human and spiritual growth
develop a framework for vocational discernment