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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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Checking for inadvertent plagiarism - test through Turnitin
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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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480 Faithful Living: Introduction to Reflective Practice (HNS CHC DL) S1 2025
Teacher:
Graeme Flett
Teacher:
Leigh Greyling
Teacher:
Maja Whitaker
Teacher of group:
Watiri Maina (BTC)
Teacher of group:
Simon Terrill
Skill Level
:
Beginner