Congregational Field Education

PC092-612/712/812

2024 semester 2 | 2026 semester 1

On-campus, Online live

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Overview

This subject will enable students to gain the most from their supervised field experience appointment in a local church. Content covered includes church administration, the role of the minister, and practical issues related to congregational leadership and management. Please note that students engaging in field work require a Working With Children Check.

Delivery

1 lecture hour per week
200 hours field work,assignments
Students enrol in first semester and the field work and assessments are undertaken over the year.
Students engaging in field work require a Working With Children Check.

KEY TEXTS

Jay Adams, Shepherding God’s Flock (3 volumes in one) (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 1980).
N. Kirkwood, Pastoral Care in Hospitals (Alexandria, NSW: Dwyer, 1995).
John MacArthur Jr, Rediscovering Pastoral Ministry (Dallas, TX: Word, 1995).

ACT FIELDWORK POLICY

PTC follows the ACT policy for field education.

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