Pastoral Theology (independent study) (5cr)
Code: C-10088-2400BU44-3005
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.08.2025 - 15.06.2026
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 15.08.2025 - 15.06.2026
- Implementation is running.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Institution
- University of Eastern Finland
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 10
- Course
- C-10088-2400BU44
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Evaluation scale
0-5
Objective
After completion of the study unit, the student - has advanced his knowledge and understanding of the principles of pastoral encountering - has advanced his abilities in listening and helping people in different circumstances
Methods of completion
Lectures, book exam, independent work
Methods of completion
Modes of study: - Lectures 22 h and lecture exam 4 h, independent study 113 h. - Book exam (electronically in the Exam system or online), independent study 135 h. - Learning assignments, independent study 135 h. Evaluation criteria: Lectures: active participation, completing assignments, lecture exam 0-5 Book exam: 0-5 Learning assignments: 0-5
Content
During the study unit the student will - acquaint oneself in depth with principles of pastoral encountering - become familiar with practices and means of pastoral encountering
Materials
For the book exam, books need to be chosen from each portion (A-C) according to the rules below. A) Mandatory literature: J. Allen, Inner Way. Toward a Rebirth of Eastern Christian Spiritual Direction (141 p.) K. Kern, Orthodox Pastoral Service (170 p.) B) One of the following: J. Chryssavgis, Soul Mending. The Art of Spiritual Direction (226 p.) E. Timiadis, metropolitan, Priest, Parish, Renewal (234 p.) J. Allen, The Ministry of the Church (232 p.) C) Two of the following: O. Aalto, Potilaan luona (251 p.) P. Kettunen, Auttava kohtaaminen I (280 p.) I. Kilpeläinen, Osaammeko kuunnella ja auttaa (233 p.) M. Lindqvist, Auttajan varjo - pahuuden ja haavoittuvuuden ongelma hoitotyössä (204 p.) J. Schafenberg, Johdatus pastoraalipsykologiaan (207 p.)