Previous Years' Course Catalogues

Practitioners of spiritual care, whether in institutional, community or ecclesial contexts, need to be able to recognize and respond to the multiple ways that death, major loss and mental health can impact human behaviour, relationships and functioning. This course covers central theories related to spiritual assessment and care in the face of trauma, suicide, crisis, dementia and grief. As well, it provides a strong grounding to understand common mental health challenges that can impact healing, including mood disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as identified in the DSM-V. Students will have the opportunity to develop assessment and spiritual care practices to work effectively with people facing life-altering situations. This course is intended for CPE students and interested others.

The Doctrine of Sin has suffered several critiques in recent times, and yet we live in an era aware of structural injustices and horrendous evil. This course will consider the major approaches to the doctrine in the tradition, the insights available in art and literature, and what a reconstruction of the doctrine might look like. Relations to contemporary subjects like psychotherapy and brain science will also be considered.

The Doctrine of Sin has suffered several critiques in recent times, and yet we live in an era aware of structural injustices and horrendous evil. This course will consider the major approaches to the doctrine in the tradition, the insights available in art and literature, and what a reconstruction of the doctrine might look like. Relations to contemporary subjects like psychotherapy and brain science will also be considered.

The Doctrine of Sin has suffered several critiques in recent times, and yet we live in an era aware of structural injustices and horrendous evil. This course will consider the major approaches to the doctrine in the tradition, the insights available in art and literature, and what a reconstruction of the doctrine might look like. Relations to contemporary subjects like psychotherapy and brain science will also be considered.

This course will examine a variety of theological voices coming out of contexts of abuse. How do we do theology in churches which include both survivors and perpetrators of violence? We will be reading about sin, repentance, restorative justice, healing, and forgiveness in the contexts of child abuse, spousal violence, and abuse by clergy. How do churches help or hinder those in need of healing?

This course will examine a variety of theological voices coming out of contexts of abuse. How do we do theology in churches which include both survivors and perpetrators of violence? We will be reading about sin, repentance, restorative justice, healing, and forgiveness in the contexts of child abuse, spousal violence, and abuse by clergy. How do churches help or hinder those in need of healing?

How do we assess the needs of those seeking spiritual care and counselling? How do we respond appropriately and develop plans for care that attend to the psycho-spiritual dimensions of life? This course equips students for the practice of spiritual assessment and developing plans for care. Students will learn the history and primary theories in the field of spiritual care assessment and will engage in experiential learning opportunities to develop their skills in creating a care plan. This course is well suited to people interested In developing their spiritual care practice in institutional contexts (hospital, hospice, prison, etc.) and for those interested in building their skills for spiritual care in congregational or social ministry contexts.

How do we assess the needs of those seeking spiritual care and counselling? How do we respond appropriately and develop plans for care that attend to the psycho-spiritual dimensions of life? This course equips students for the practice of spiritual assessment and developing plans for care. Students will learn the history and primary theories in the field of spiritual care assessment and will engage in experiential learning opportunities to develop their skills in creating a care plan. This course is well suited to people interested In developing their spiritual care practice in institutional contexts (hospital, hospice, prison, etc.) and for those interested in building their skills for spiritual care in congregational or social ministry contexts.

How do we assess the needs of those seeking spiritual care and counselling? How do we respond appropriately and develop plans for care that attend to the psycho-spiritual dimensions of life? This course equips students for the practice of spiritual assessment and developing plans for care. Students will learn the history and primary theories in the field of spiritual care assessment and will engage in experiential learning opportunities to develop their skills in creating a care plan. This course is well suited to people interested In developing their spiritual care practice in institutional contexts (hospital, hospice, prison, etc.) and for those interested in building their skills for spiritual care in congregational or social ministry contexts.

How do we assess the needs of those seeking spiritual care and counselling? How do we respond appropriately and develop plans for care that attend to the psycho-spiritual dimensions of life? This course equips students for the practice of spiritual assessment and developing plans for care. Students will learn the history and primary theories in the field of spiritual care assessment and will engage in experiential learning opportunities to develop their skills in creating a care plan. This course is well suited to people interested In developing their spiritual care practice in institutional contexts (hospital, hospice, prison, etc.) and for those interested in building their skills for spiritual care in congregational or social ministry contexts.

How do we assess the needs of those seeking spiritual care and counselling? How do we respond appropriately and develop plans for care that attend to the psycho-spiritual dimensions of life? This course equips students for the practice of spiritual assessment and developing plans for care. Students will learn the history and primary theories in the field of spiritual care assessment and will engage in experiential learning opportunities to develop their skills in creating a care plan. This course is well suited to people interested In developing their spiritual care practice in institutional contexts (hospital, hospice, prison, etc.) and for those interested in building their skills for spiritual care in congregational or social ministry contexts.

This course examines diverse models for assessing the acute and chronic distress that stems from the psychological, emotional, social, and/or spiritual dimensions of life. In this program, students are equipped to assess various forms of distress and to develop plans for providing therapy that are based on evidenced-based research and best practices. Students will explore theories in the field of assessment (spiritual assessment, psychological assessment, DSM-V, MMSE, and so forth) and they will engage in experiential learning opportunities (case studies, role plays, and so forth) that develop their assessment and care planning skills. This course has been designed for professionals who practice in institutional contexts (hospital, hospice, schools, prison, and so forth) and in congregational or social ministry contexts.