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    Welcome
    17 February - 23 February
    Laidlaw Orientation at all Campuses
    Timetables and Textbooks (on the Laidlaw website)
    Meet your lecturer, Maja Whitaker. Video: personal introduction
    Meet your lecturer, Graeme Flett Video: personal introduction
    24 February - 2 March
    Introduction Video
    Notes: Course Introduction
    What is Faithful Living - Whiteboard Discussion -
    480 Course Introduction Lecture Powerpoint
    3 March - 9 March
    Recording of On-campus Module 2 - Thursday 6th Feb
    Approaches to theological Reflection
    A Class Notes 1
    Understanding Reflective Practice
    B Class Notes
    Schön’s Reflective practice
    C Class Notes
    PPT Monday 3 Jan Lecture - Apporached to theological Reflection
    10 March - 16 March
    Presentation Guidelines for Reflective Practice Project
    Introduction Video
    A Class Notes
    Other Models of Theological Reflection from Wilson and Waggoner. A Guide to Theological Reflection, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2020, 38-45.
    B Class Notes
    Bellous & Sheffield - Focusing 32-38
    Simon Sinek on the Art of Listening
    Bellous & Sheffield - The Art of Listening 38-42
    Bellous and Sheffield - The Trajectory of Reason - pages 45-57
    Wilson and Waggoner - A Guide to Theological Reflection
    C Class Notes
    Worksheet - Theological Reflection in Practice - Part 3
    Worksheet - Theological Reflection in Practice - Part 3
    03 Case study options for TR
    The Microscople Model
    Microscope model - Examples of Theological Reflection | Action Resources
    The SARA Method
    Killen de Beer 1994 from Art of Theological Reflection
    A Killen and De Beer Reflection on the Initiation and Growth of Minecraft Church
    Laurie Green's Model
    JoHari Window| TR Tool
    Nash (2012) | Using Metaphor in Reflection
    Nash (20212) | Spiritual Practices in Reflection
    Theological Reflection Practice - Sims
    17 March - 23 March
    Example of Theological Reflection
    Directed Study Class Notes
    The Practice of Theological Reflection - How to make difficult Moral Decisions
    Levels of Reflective Practice - Reflective Practice and achieving depth
    Theological Reflection- Andrew Root (discusses Youth ministry and theological Reflection)
    A Killen and De Beer Reflection on the Initiation and Growth of Minecraft Church
    Floding, Matthew. "Engaging in theological reflection." Pages 37-42 in Engage: A Theological Field Education Toolkit. Edited by Matthew Floding. London: Rowman and Littlefield, 2017.
    Swinton "Practicing Thoughtfulness: What are People for?" from Raging with Compassion
    Sims, Neil. "Theologically Reflective Practice: A Key Tool for Contemporary Ministry." Reflective Practice: Formation and Supervision in Ministry (2011): 166-76.
    24 March - 30 March
    Presentations
    Presentation Schedules
    Presentation Instructions
    Internship/Practicum Model Worksheet
    31 March - 6 April
    Presentations
    Presentation Instructions
    Internship/Practicum Model Worksheet
    480 Reflective Project Presentation Schedule
    7 April - 13 April
    Moral Virtues
    Notes Part 1 (2025)
    A Personal Story
    Habits and Virtues
    What are Virtues?
    Eyrie Eleison - Vinyard Worship
    Cardinal and Everyday Virtues - Gula
    “What does ‘human Flourishing’ mean for Christians?”
    Faith and Human Flourishing
    Notes Part 2 (2025)
    You are What You Love - James K. A. Smith
    You are what you love - James Smith
    Amination
    Video introduction to Artificial intelligence section
    Example of an AI tool: Fathom Notetaker's Summary of the video introduction
    Moral Virtues and AI Notes Part 3
    Article: Dyer 2024 Generative Artificial Intelligence in Theological Education
    Activity: Evaluating ChatGPTs code of conduct
    Ethical AI use checklist for students Turnitin 2023
    480 Use of AI Class Powerpoint
    28 April - 4 May
    Ethics and the Internal Supervisor
    Devotional video to accompany Ethics and the Internal Supervisor
    09 Ethics Internal Supervisor NOTES Part 1
    Video: “Metaethics: Crash Course Philosophy #32” CrashCourse, 26 October 2016,
    Chapter: “Ten principles for flourishing” from Cafferky, Michael E. Business ethics in biblical perspective: A comprehensive introduction. Downer’s Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2015
    09 Ethics Internal Supervisor NOTES Part 2
    09 Ethics Internal Supervisor NOTES Part 3
    Article: Rickard, Alison. "The Internal Supervisor." Therapy Today vol. 22, no. 1 (2011): 26-29.
    Chapter: “Power and Wise Boundaries” from Scazzero, Peter. The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2015.
    Chapter: “The goal of ethics: Living for the glory of God” from Grudem, Wayne. Christian ethics: An introduction to biblical moral reasoning. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2018.
    Chapter: Jones, Gareth. "The authority of Scripture and Christian ethics." Pages 16-28 in The Cambridge companion to Christian ethics. Edited by Robin Gill. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 2001
    Chapter: “Sexuality” from Gula, Richard M. Just Ministry: Professional Ethics for Pastoral Ministers. Mahwah: Paulist Press, 2010.
    Podcast: [Leadership Case Studies] Navigating Power And Dual Relationships, Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast 3 August 2021.
    Chapter: “Theological Foundations” from Gula, Richard M. Ethics in Pastoral Ministry. New York: Paulist Press, 1996.
    Appendix: "Statements of Ministerial Commitment" from Gula, Richard M. Just Ministry: Professional Ethics for Pastoral Ministers. Mahwah: Paulist Press, 2010.
    Christian 2017 Ethics in Christian Ministry Appendix A
    Ethics and the Internal Supervisor Powerpoint
    5 May - 11 May
    Ethics in Practice
    10 Ethics in Practice NOTES Part 1
    The Trolley Problem (Episode Highlight) from "The Good Place"
    Would you sacrifice one person to save five? – Eleanor Nelson by Ted-Ed
    NY Times - Covid-19 Hospital Triage Systems
    10 Ethics in Practice NOTES Part 2
    Ara Taiohi Code of Ethics
    Code of Ethics for Youth Work
    10 Ethics in Practice NOTES Part 3
    Woodhead 2022 Truth and Deceit in Institutions
    Holmes 2012 Ethics and Presence
    Chapter: “PTR, Ethics, Institutions and the Wider World” from Thompson, Judith, Stephen Pattinson, and Ross Thompson. SCM studyguide to theological reflection. London: SCM, 2008
    Podcast episode Cosper, Mike, “CT Reports on Itself,” March 29, 2022 in The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill,
    Chapter: “Moral Discernment and action” from Birch, Bruce C, Jacqueline E Lapsley, Cynthia Moe-Lobeda, and Larry R Rasmussen. Bible and ethics in the Christian life: A new conversation. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2018.
    Chapter: Bursell, Rupert. "Safeguarding in the Church of England." in The study of Ministry: A comprehensive survey of theory and best practice. Edited by Emma Percy and Ian Markham. SPCK, 2019.
    Chapter: “Moral Self in Community” from Bush, Joseph Earl. Gentle Shepherding : Pastoral Ethics and Leadership. St. Louis, Mo: Chalice Press, 2006.
    Chapter: “Biblical themes for business ethics” from Cafferky, Michael E. Business ethics in biblical perspective: A comprehensive introduction. Downer’s Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2015.
    Chapter: “Appendix A Ministry Resources” from Christian, Charles W. Ethics in Christian Ministry: A Guide for Pastors and Mentors. Kansas City: Beacon Hill, 2017.
    Chapter: “A proposed code of ethics” from Gula, Richard M. Ethics in Pastoral Ministry. New York: Paulist Press, 1996.
    Chapter: “Work, Business and Management” from Wells, Samuel. Christian ethics: An introductory reader. Chichester, UK: Blackwell, 2010.
    10 Ethics in practice pt 3 POWERPOINT
    12 May - 18 May
    Reflective Practice in Community - Introductory Video
    Notes Part 1
    Notes Part 2
    Chapter: “Mentoring against the stream” from Brian A Wiliams, The potter’s rib: mentoring for pastoral formation. Vancouver: Regent College, 2005.
    Chapter: “Learning to Listen: The practice of supervision” from Frances Ward, Lifelong learning: theological education and supervision. London: SCM, 2005.
    Chapter: “The discipline of guidance” from Richard Foster, Celebration of discipline: The path to spiritual growth. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 2012.
    Journal article: Graham J. O’Brien. "A scenario for change: Reflective practice for post-ordination professional development." Reflective Practice 17, no. 4 (2016): 379-92.
    Video: “About Communities of Practice” Cochrane Training June 7 2021
    Notes Part 3
    Chapter: “Guiding Groups in Theological Reflection” from Patricia O’Connell Killen, and John De Beer. The art of theological reflection. New York: Crossroad, 1994.
    Podcast: “Finding a Mentor and Being a Mentor” Let’s Talk podcast from The Gospel Coalition 24 July 2020
    Poem: "I Feel Sorry for Jesus" by Naomi Shibab Nye
    "Have a Hmm" ACC advertisement as an example of "Reflection in Action"
    Reflective Practice in Community Powerpoint
    19 May - 25 May
    Self-awareness: The affections and building resilience
    11 Affections and Reslience NOTES
    Chapter “Emotions” from Chandler, Diane J. Christian spiritual formation: An integrated approach for personal and relational wholeness. InterVarsity Press, 2014, 83-105
    Article: Roberts, Robert. "Tempering the Spirit of Wrath: Anger and the Christian Life." The Christian Century, June 18-25 (1997): 588-592.
    Chapter “Resilience” from Baab, Lynne M. Nurturing hope: Christian Pastoral Care in the Twenty-First Century. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2018, 167-186
    Malphurs 2018 Becoming an emotionally mature leader from Developing Emotionally Mature
    eBook: Malphurs, Aubrey. Developing emotionally mature leaders: How emotional intelligence can help transform your ministry. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2018
    Chapter: “The five themes of resilient ministry” from Burns, Bob, Tasha Chapman, and Don Guthrie. Resilient Ministry: What Pastors Told Us About Surviving and Thriving. Downer’s Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2013.
    26 May - 1 June
    12 Other-awareness: theological grounding and interpersonal communication
    12 Other Awareness NOTES Part 1
    The Ultimate Test of Your Social Skills
    Situation Awareness - Making sense of Context
    How aware are you?
    Ambiguous Illusion: What do you see?"
    The Five Senses
    Hearts and Minds: Lockdowns, Common Sense and Being Sensible
    Angry and Rudest Audition on American Idol!
    Communication Theory
    The Divided Brain
    12 Other Awareness NOTES Part 2
    A Call to Listen - Lynne Baab
    The Big Bang Theory - "Chess Clock Theory"
    The Art of Listening Simon Sinek
    Psychology Today Listening Skills Test
    Listening Skills Questionnaire
    12 Other-awareness NOTES Part 3
    Otto Scharmer on the four levels of listening
    The Listening Toolbox - Lynne Baab
    Podcast: “Self Awareness” from The Art of Pastoring 24 November 2020
    Chapter: “The Art of Pastoral Conversation: Listening, Love and Language.” Pages 126-140 from Whipp, Margaret. SCM Studyguide to Pastoral Theology. London: SCM, 2013
    12 Other-awareness POWERPOINT
    2 June - 8 June
    Personal Histories
    13 Personal Histories NOTES
    Chapter: Seidel, Gail. "Life Story and Spiritual Formation." In Foundations of Spiritual Formation: A Community Approach to Becoming Like Christ, ed. Pettit Paul, 217-244. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel, 2008.
    Chapter: “Telling the stories of our lives: Narrative pastoral care” from Scheib, Karen D. Pastoral care: Telling the stories of our lives. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2016, 3-14
    Chapter: “Understanding and living our lives through stories” from Morgan, Alice. What Is Narrative Therapy? An Easy-to- Read Introduction. Adelaide, SA: Dulwich Centre Publications, 2000, 5-16.
    Are You Hooked on a False Story? Brené Brown on SuperSoul Sunday
    Lyric Video on YouTube
    9 June - 15 June
    Intercultural Dynamics
    14 Intercultural Awareness - Part 1
    Lecture recording: Shireen Chua part 1
    Sheena Iyengar: The art of choosing
    Chapter: "A Multicultural Worldview" from Rah, Soong-Chan. Many Colors: Cultural Intelligence for a Changing Church. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2010.
    14 Intercultural Awareness - Part 2
    Lecture recording: Shireen Chua part 2
    Spectacular Salsa - Paddy & Nicko - Electric Ballroom | Britain's Got Talent 2014
    14 Intercultural Awareness - Part 3
    Lecture recording: Shireen Chua part 3
    Optional: The Three Colors of Worldview Discovery tool (paid)
    Chapter: "Investigating Leadership Dimensions of Culture" from Hibbert, Evelyn and Richard Hibbert. Multiplying Leaders in Intercultural Contexts: Recognizing and Developing Grassroots Potential. Littleton, CO: William Carey Publishing, 2023.
    Chapter: "Improving cultural intelligence" from Burns, Bob, Tasha Chapman, and Don Guthrie. Resilient Ministry: What Pastors Told Us About Surviving and Thriving. Downer’s Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2013.
    eBook: Livermore, David and And Soon. Leading with Cultural Intelligence: The Real Secret to Success. New York: American Management Association, 2015.
    16 June - 22 June
    Course Summary
    PPT Slides - Course Summary
    Course Summary| PAUSE - Part 1 notes
    Course Summary| TAKE STOCK - Part 2 notes
    Michael, Jim, Dwight epic scene
    What is your moral compass?
    PPT Slides - Intercultural Awareness
    Course Summary| ENGAGE - Part 3 notes
    Dead Poets Society| Saturn
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    Laidlaw's General Regulations
    SBL referencing guides
    Instructions for accessing library eBooks
    Requesting a Book from Henderson - Distance Students
    How to access Proquest and EBSCO databases
    Assessment 1: Reflective Project Guidelines & Exemplar
    Assessment 2 Code of Conduct Guidelines & Exemplar
    Example codes of conduct
    Resources for Assessment 2
    Assessment 2 explanatory video
    Assessment 3 Feedback Experience Guidelines & Exemplar
    Assessment 3 explanatory video
    Assessment 3 Feedback forms
    Mid-Semester Course Evaluation
    End of Semester Course Evaluation
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