Pastoral Theology & Practice

PT101
Introduction to Pastoral Theology
Teacher: E Snedden

This course unit provides you with an initial understanding of the meaning and practice of pastoral care. Various forms of pastoral care will be discussed and you will be introduced to particular skills needed for this kind of ministry. The nature and importance of theological reflection upon ministry will be explained and you will investigate the changing contexts in which this takes place.

NZQA NQF Level 5 (15 credits)

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PT282
Supervised Ministry I
Teacher: S Sellar

In this course unit you will draw up a learning contract specifying a part-time ministry placement upon which you will be provided with weekly supervision. Growth in self-awareness upon ministry and the ability to practise theological reflection within your pastoral experience will be addressed.

NZQA NQF Level 6(15 credits)

PT367
Canon Law and the Sacraments
Teacher: B Daly

You will study in this course unit the development and application of the Catholic Church's canonical tradition in relation to the celebration of the seven sacraments. The course aims at providing you with an appreciation of the skills needed to apply canon law to sacramental practice within pastoral ministry.

NZQA NQF Level 7 (15 credits)

PT368
Selected Themes in Canon Law
Teacher: B Daly

This course unit is intended to acquaint you with the canonical tradition in the various aspects of the Catholic Church's life other than the sacramental. Different books of the Code of Canon Law are studied along with commentaries. You will be provided with an understanding of the theological basis for such law and learn how to apply it practically to the life of the Church.

NZQA NQF Level 7 (15 credits

PT376
The Psychology of Religious Vocation
Teacher: T Costello

This course unit provides the theoretical and practical learning for understanding the dynamics relating to mature commitment and effective ministry as a celibate priest. It encourages the student to integrate conceptual learning concerning the theology of priestly ministry studied in "TH217 The Church" with the psychology of adult life.

NZQA NQF Level 7 (15 credits)

CN249
Human Development and Counselling
Teacher: T Costello

This unit provides for an understanding of the physical, social, psychological and spiritual dimensions of the human life cycle through all the stages from infancy to older age. As such, it provides knowledge of life experiences that can be addressed in pastoral care and counselling.

NZQA NQF Level 6 (15 credits)