religous formation 3
Accompaniment in Religious Formation III
Module Code: 423FAF3 Credits: 10 Contact Hours: 30 Level: 4 Lecturer: Seamus Mulholland OFM
Syllabus
Accompaniment pre-supposes a sound and practical grasp of ‘process’, i.e. the ability to listen to another’s experience as the story of a journey and to recognise the stages through which he/she passes on that journey. The process of ‘conversion’ will be examined by way of illustration of this, using Kubler-Ross’s model of Death and Dying. Attention will also be given to the need for certain support structures, such as Supervision and Journaling.
More time will be given to practical work in this term, drawing together the learning and experience gained during the entire course. This will take the form of exercises in triads, each member of the triad taking turns to act as Accompanier, the one accompanied ['Pilgrim'], and Observer. The written work for the term will consist of three short reflections on this experience.
Aims
- Accompaniment in the Process of Formation
- To deepen areas explored in Accompaniment thus far.
- To show how the best practice learned in Accompaniment thus far can be effectively utilised in the Accompaniment process.
- To continue to develop the skills acquired in earlier Accompaniment modules through applying them in concrete Accompaniment situations.
Assessment
Each student will write three short reflection papers (700 words)
Teaching Methods
The module will be taught using class lectures, group discussions and practical skills training. Students will carry out their own research relevant to the course.
Knowledge and Understanding
- By the end of this module students should have a knowledge and understanding of:
- Stages in spiritual growth (conversion process), with reference to the Kubler-Ross model of death/dying.
- Key issues arising for accompaniment in the context of formation, specifically: Discernment.
Subject Specific Skills
By the end of this module students should be able
- To anticipate key issues to be addressed in accompaniment in formation, and to practise working with some of these.
- To have gained experience and confidence through practice in accompaniment [Triads]
Transferable Skills
- To give honest evaluations of their own and others? learning through giving and receiving honest feedback.
- To communicate clearly and confidently in groups and class discussion
- To interact sensitively with others in the context of group learning
