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HDS 2927a

Spiritual Care and Counseling

Cheryl Giles

Description

This introductory course (previously Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling) focuses on developing an understanding of the basic psychological concepts and clinical skills necessary for effective spiritual care and counseling. Contemporary challenges encountered by spiritual caregivers as facilitators of healing and growth with individuals and communities across religious traditions are examined. Prerequisite: prior field education or related experience.

Enrollment Limited: Limited to 12 (instructor's permission required)
Open to BTI Students: Yes

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Scheduling

Half Course
Fall 2009
Tu., 3-5:30
Andover Hall, Room 102

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Religion and the Social Sciences
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Non-Tradition Specific
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	Pastoral Care and Counseling
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 2
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a