Details for Chaplaincy Practice 1

The aim of this paper is to introduce students to the experience of chaplaincy practice in the field. Students will learn how to apply core chaplaincy skills and knowledge in supervised chaplaincy-appropriate settings.

Awards offering Chaplaincy Practice 1

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Diploma in Chaplaincy (Level 5)

Unit Content

Curriculum Objective

The aim of this paper is to introduce students to the experience of chaplaincy practice in the field. Students will learn how to apply core chaplaincy skills and knowledge in supervised chaplaincy-appropriate settings.

Outcomes

Students should be able to:

1. Display competency in using a variety of assessment variables, instruments and resources to determine the general health and wellbeing of people.
2. Demonstrate effective communication skills in managing conflict and defusing anger.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of and employ appropriate actions/measures to ensure safety and optimal wellbeing of self and others when undertaking pastoral care and chaplaincy practice.
4. Show effective supervised pastoral care and chaplaincy ministry.

Subject Content

• Understanding People
• Bio-psycho-socio-spiritual assessment of a healthy person
• From Anger to Forgiveness
• Communication Skills: Managing conflict and Defusing Anger
• Safety in the Chaplaincy/Pastoral Care Workplace
• Chaplain’s Self-Care

Prescribed Text

Patton, J. Pastoral Care: An Essential Guide. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2005.

Representative References

Brown, G. & M, Power and Boundaries in Ministry. Synergia, 2002.

Calhoun, Adele. Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices that transform us. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2005.

Cloud, H. and Townsend, J. Boundaries: when to say yes, how to say no. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1992.

Egan, Richard. Spirituality in Palliative Care Seminar. Waitangi: Hospice New Zealand. 2011

Fitchett, George. Assessing Spiritual Need: A Guide for Caregivers. Ohio: Academic Renewal Press, 2002.

La Haye, Tim & Bob Phillips. Anger is a Choice. Zondervan, 1982.

Lucado, Max. Dealing with Difficult People, Thomas Nelson, 2007.

Mahan, Jeffrey H, Troxell, Barbara B. & Allen, Carol J. A Guide to Case Study Reflection in Ministry. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1993.

McCrae, R.R. and Costa, P.T. Personality in Adulthood: A Five-Factor Theory Perspective. 2nd edition. New York: Guilford Press, 2003.

Oswald, R. Clergy Self Care: Finding a balance for effective ministry. Bethesda: Alban Institute, 1991.

Phillips, Bob, The Delicate Art of Dancing with Porcupines. Ventura: Regal Books, 1989.

Sanders, R. (Ed.) Christian Counselling Ethics:  A handbook for Therapists, Pastors and Counsellors.  Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1997.