Islamic Spiritual Care: Theory and Practice

College Emmanuel College
Instructor(s) Isgandarova, Nazila
Course Code EMP2537HS
Semester Second Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

This course is an introduction to Islamic spiritual care in institutionalized settings, exploring both theoretical and applied aspects of the practice. The subject matter is located at the intersection of Islamic theology and the social and human sciences, addressing developmental theory, grief theory and gender studies among other things. In addition, the course will review the experience of formal spiritual care in Canada, particularly in relation to the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

Pre-Requisites EMP1741HF or a course in the area of Islam or in spiritual care or counselling
Schedule Wed
Start Time 16:00
End Time 19:00
Hours Per Week 3
Minimum Enrolment 10
Maximum Enrolment 20
Program Requirement CRPO: 1.1 Integrate a theory of human psychological functioning; 1.2 Work within a framework based upon established psychotherapeutic theory; 1.3 Integrate knowledge of comparative psychotherapy relevant to practice; 1 A Integrate awareness of self in relation to professional role; 1.5 Integrate knowledge of human and cultural diversity.
Additional Notes

Additional Evaluation: Journal

Teaching Method
Lectures
Seminars
Readings
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Short Paper
Other
Currently Offered Winter 2017