Chaplaincy in Educational Settings

DM414

Content

Section A: The Role of the Chaplain and a Theology of Chaplaincy (50%)

  1. The development of a theology and ecclesiology of chaplaincy.
  2. An exploration of the various models of chaplaincy in primary, private secondary, state secondary and tertiary settings.
  3. An examination of the role of a chaplain. The varied roles of the chaplain as pastor, youth worker, welfare counsellor, teacher and psychologist. Being a professional Christian in a secular pluralist context. The chaplain’s job description.
  4. Professional ethics, confidentiality and legal issues for chaplains. Professional development, supervision and self-care issues in chaplaincy. Referral and crisis responses.
  5. Approaches to classroom religious education including teaching world religions in the multifaith classroom. Approaches to religious education in the state system.
  6. An examination of pastoral care and counseling models in the educational institution.

Section B: Issues among Children, Adolescents and Young Adults (30%)

  1. Youth in Australian society and the major issues confronting children and young people.
  2. Key issues that relate to the health and spirituality of children, adolescents and young people.
  3. Identify the physical, emotional, cognitive and moral issues among children, adolescents and young people.

Section C: Chaplaincy in Practice (20%)
The exploration through observation and interview of a chaplain working in their particular educational setting.

Semester two: Ministry with Non-Church Youth (DM413 / DM613). This unit includes a week-long mission at a school.

Workload: One semester, 4 credit points, 39 contact hours
Status: Elective
Note: A joint unit with Whitley College