Congregational Field Education

PC092-612/712/812
2024 semester 2 | 2026 semester 1
On-campus, Online live
Level 6, Level 7, Level 8

Lecturer

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. 

ACT Field Education Policy

ACT unit DESCRIPTIONS

Training for the Kingdom of Heaven

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