Upon completion of this course students will be expected to:
1. Examine and discuss insights into traditional and contemporary understandings of Christian spirituality.
2. Discuss spirituality in a systematic way, with an awareness of the key issues and methodologies.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of Christian spiritual growth.
4. Examine the links between Christian spirituality and pastoral practice, with particular reference to morality, practice of justice and compassion.
5. Demonstrate knowledge in spirituality, which will provide a basis for further, and specialised, study in this area.

Themes will include:
Definitions of Spirituality - Christian and general;
Historical and cultural underpinnings of contemporary Christian spirituality; Variations in expression of contemporary spirituality;
Spirituality and holiness - dimensions of spirituality;
Spiritual growth and journey;
Concepts of prayer; concept of "mystery";
Community dimension of Spirituality;
Pastoral definitions;
Pastoral methods;
Pastoral care interventions;
Spirituality, justice and Mission

It is expected that students will contribute to online discussions as a part of the assessment regime of the course. A selected bibliography featuring both classic and contemporary spiritual texts, and contemporary critical material will be provided for this unit.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

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This course is available as an elective (if available withing postgraduate program).

Distance Learning : IT Based

Email Discussion Group
Self Directed Learning

Self Directed Learning: for 130 hour(s) per Term for Full Term