College | Emmanuel College |
Instructor(s) | McCarroll, Pamela R. |
Course Code | EMP3560HF
NOTE: Graduate degree students enrol in EMP6560HF
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Semester | First Semester |
Section | 9101 |
Online | No |
Credits | One Credit |
Location | Online – Synchronous |
Description |
What is suffering? What is hope? How are suffering and hope connected? How do they connect with spirituality and therapeutic practices? On. a macro level, suffering and hope raise issues of ultimate concern in relation to psychological and spiritual worldviews. On a micro level, how we interpret suffering and hope shape our spirituality, our therapeutic practices and the experience of wellbeing. This course explores diverse interpretations and practices in relation to human experiences of suffering and the possibility for hope through the following perspectives: psychological, indigenous, Christian, Buddhist, Muslim. Case studies will focus on diverse manifestations of suffering and spirituality. Practices for healing/hope will be considered in relation to psychology and each of the traditions & implications for therapeutic practice. |
Department | Pastoral Theology |
Pre-Requisites | 1 course theology/tenets of thought or permission of instructor |
Schedule | Thu |
Start Time | 9:00 |
End Time | 12:00 |
Hours Per Week | 3 |
Minimum Enrolment | 10 |
Maximum Enrolment | 15 |
Program Requirement | CRPO. 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 , 1.5, 2, 3.2, 3.3, 3.8, 4.3, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2 |
Additional Notes | Previously taught under the title - Suffering and Hope: Multifaith Perspectives on Spiritual Care |
Teaching Method |
Lectures
Readings
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Means of Evaluation |
Class Participation
Reflection Paper
Research Paper
Other
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Previously Offered | Winter 2020 |
Currently Offered | Fall 2021 |