Unit name | Community Placement (Trinity & Baptist College) |
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Unit code | THRS11033 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Reverend. Bill MacDougall |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The placement may take one of the following forms: 1. 2-3 hours a week are spent in the placement for a period of 10 weeks (one hour every 5 weeks is given to reflection with the supervisor); 2. a 2-week block (2 hours over that period will be given specifically to reflection with the supervisor). The placement is experientially oriented as a complement to the rest of the course. The student will make connections between the placements and other academic disciplines being studied. Secular agencies, sector ministries and overseas churches and agencies are used for the placement.
The module aims to:
By the end of the module the student will:
The student will attend the placement under the direction of the supervisor. S/he will keep a diary of each visit, observing what occurs, noting issues, and recording reactions. This will form the basis of supervisory discussion. Theological and social issues that arise will be recorded in the diary and pursued through the assessment and in other parts of the course. Critical thought, analysis of issues and theological reflection will be further supported by group discussion in college.
The unit will consist of approximately 30 contact hours in total.
Formative assessment will be carried out by the supervisor in consultation with the visiting tutor, and with moderation by the tutor concerned, relating to the practical aspects of the placement.
S/he will write a report of the student's progress which needs to be satisfactory in order for the student to successfully complete this unit.
Summative assessment will be through a theological reflection on the placement, in the form of an essay (1,000 words) 50% and a written diary (1,000 words) 50%.