This unit is designed to help students develop the skills, knowledge and attributes that will help them throughout the rest of their studies – and in ministry more broadly.
Although it is intended for students to study in one of their first two trimesters of study, it is also suitable for experienced students.
Students will learn academic skills such as referencing, time management and note taking, as well as critical thinking, reflection and reading documents. More ministry -focused skills such as biblical interpretation and theological analysis will also be introduced. Crucially, they will also be exposed to broader skills or attributes of humility, empathy, listening and lifelong learning, each of which are important for academic learning, ministry performance and life more generally.
Students will also learn about God’s love, spiritual formation, identity, vocation and more. By establishing a broad foundation of useful knowledge and skills at an introductory level, students will build a scaffold that will support their ongoing learning and development.