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Congregational Field Education

PC092-612/712/812
On-campus, Online live
Level 6, Level 7, Level 8

1 hour per week and 200 hours field work, even years.

Students enrol in first semester and the field work and assessments are undertaken over the year.

Lecturer

Peter Hastie

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.

METHOD

Classroom instruction, field work, and assignments

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 unit DESCRIPTIONS

Training for the Kingdom of Heaven

FREE SOFTWARE

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