Pre-requisites

Preferred: YH801, YH802, YH803, YH804

Co-requisites

None.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:

• 1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge about the key theological issues which relate to wellbeing in the history of the Church and biblical tradition
• 1. Have advanced theoretical and technical knowledge about the theology of wellbeing and this relates to ministry and professional practice
• 1. Be able to think critically and generate and evaluate complex ideas about Christian perspectives on flourishing and wellbeing
• 1. Apply advanced knowledge and skills and demonstrate well-developed judgement and reflective practice regarding wellbeing in a vocational context.

Unit Description

This unit explores the biblical and theological principles relating to wellbeing in the history of Christian thought. It presents a Christian perspective on human flourishing together with an evidence-based perspective on wellbeing in the Church and society. This unit integrates a secular and Christian understanding about human flourishing.

Topics

1. Wellbeing in the history of the Church
2. Wellbeing in the Old Testament
3. Wellbeing in the New Testament
4. Theological reflections on positive psychology
5. Wellbeing, suffering and resilience
6. Flourishing in ministry
7. Theology of virtue and Wellbeing
8. Spiritual resilience, discipline and wellbeing
9. Spiritual vitality
10. Wellbeing and the body of Christ
11. Spiritual Friendship, faith and wellbeing

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Unit offerings

Face to face: Semester 1, 2024 (Every 2nd Year (Even), Semester 1)

Please note

The Unit Offerings listed above are a guide only and the timetable for any year is the final authority. The College may vary offerings based on demand, regulatory requirements, continual improvement processes or other conditions.

This unit may be available in different modes of delivery i.e. online and face-to-face as listed above. The unit content will not differ between these modes of delivery. There will possibly be a difference in the schedule and/or the prescribed assessment tasks, however both will cover and assess the same content.