Islamic Psychotherapy and Spiritual Care: Theory and Practice

College Emmanuel College
Instructor(s) Isgandarova, Nazila
Course Code EMP2537HF
Semester First Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

This course introduces helping professionals to Islamic psycho-spiritual therapy as practiced in variety settings (private practice, institutional, congregational, and public agencies). 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. This course emphasizes multidimensional assessment and the different application of psycho-spiritual, therapeutic, supportive, educational, and resource management strategies for individuals. Gender, professional identity and professional ethics are also examined. This course introduces students to gender dynamics in a cross-cultural context and helps students develop skills and gender aware helping approaches in Islamic spiritual care and psychotherapy.

Pre-Requisites EMP1741H or similar
Schedule Tue
Start Time 18:00
End Time 20:00
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 12
Maximum Enrolment 30
Program Requirement CRPO. 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.3, 5.1
Additional Notes

This course was previously taught under the title "Islamic Spiritual Care: Theory and Practice"

Teaching Method
Lectures
Readings
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Short Paper
Other
Previously Offered Summer 2018
Currently Offered Fall 2018