The Salvation Army Booth College

This is a Supervised Theological Field Education unit that introduces you to an action-reflection model of learning in the context of a ministry placement. You will reflect on their engagement in a range of experiences to learn more about the skills and competencies required for ministry, and to discover individual core values and vocational identity. Professional ministry standards including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people underpin this unit.

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29 July to 1 November 2024

This is a practicum unit. Students are expected to attend all teaching sessions, which have been scheduled for: 

Required synchronous class engagement: 

• 29 July 2024 (9am-12pm AEST) 
• 28 October 2024 (9am-11am AEDT) 

Required synchronous workshop/peer group engagement: 

• Six 2-hour sessions (Mondays 10am-12pm) – session timings may be revised in consultation with class members at the commencement of the semester. 

Students are required to attend six 1-hour individual supervision sessions – dates to be determined in consultation at the commencement of the semester. 

Students must complete a log of placement hours/activities. 

UD Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Module and Prerequiste units: 18 points Field B, 18 points Field C

Please indicate to the Registrar before 22 June 2024 if you would like to take Reflective Practice for Vocational Formation. An interview will be orangised with the lecturer before you can enrol.

Enrolment in this unit is dependent upon:

• Being interviewed by the STFE Coordinator;
• Having an approved ministry placement; and
• Meeting relevant safeguarding requirements.

Learning is achieved through action-reflection on assigned placement experiences and observations, as well as individual supervision.

132 engagement hours is made up of 96 hours placement, 6 hours individual supervision, 18 hours placement review and peer feedback, and 12 hours planning/prep/classroom.

*This unit is offered at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Students may engage with people across both levels when this unit is delivered.

1 x 650 word Audio recording or Podcast - 10%

1 x 1,200 word Case Study - 30%

1 x 1,200 word Essay - 30%

1 x 450 word Forum - 10%

1 x 1,000 word Workplace evaluation - 20%

Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to reflect theologically on ministry practice and ministry context.

2. Develop, work toward and evaluate achievement of ministry practice goals within a ministry context.

3. Evaluate the contributions from the ministry context and pastoral supervision to personal and vocational identity formation.

4. Document evidence of learning about self and ministry arising from the ministry context.

5. Demonstrate an integrated understanding of child safeguarding and professional ministry standards.

There is no required text for this unit.