Certificate of Graduate Studies in Spirituality and Health
This program of study will equip nurses, para-professionals in healthcare, and other volunteers trained in pastoral care to assist the sick, aging, and confined in our communities. Theology and spirituality are emphasized in this certificate and the internship, synthesis, and discussion among the participants focuses on the connection between spirituality and healing.
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Certificate of Graduate Studies in Pastoral Administration
This program offers a basic understanding of what it is to be human from a Christian perspective. It also addresses the theological issues of sin and grace. The program engages the student in reflection, teaches the ways of prayer, helps a person identify a personal spirituality, and supports practices of spiritual discipline. In addition, the program encourages administrators to adopt behaviors of listening, collaborating, conflict resolution, speaking, organizing, and inviting others (particularly staff and volunteers) into decision-making processes. Practical issues of finance, building oversight, personnel law and justice, and concepts of building a budget that reflect the theology and mission of the congregation are also addressed.
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Post Master's Certificate in Transforming Spirituality
This advanced program is specifically designed for people who have successfully completed graduate degrees in theology or religious studies (MA, MDiv, Ph.D., D.Min.) from accredited institutions, have a background in interpersonal process skills, and wish to augment their knowledge and/or skills in the area of spirituality. Courses are offered over a two or three-year cycle.
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Post Master's Certificate in Pastoral Counseling
This program is designed for people who have successfully completed graduate degrees in theology/ministry and seek to add coursework in counseling theory and clinical practice as part of the process of becoming licensed mental health counselors and/or certified pastoral counselors.
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Post Master's Certificate in Pastoral Theology
This program offers theological grounding and pastoral integration for people who already possess graduate degrees in mental health counseling and who desire additional training and formation as pastoral counselors.
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