ObjectivesThe programme provides an introduction to the basic knowledge necessary to conduct pastoral caregiving; Reading Scripture for understanding and spiritual nourishment; Introductions to caregiving in the Christian Church and to theological and ethical thought; Traditional Christian beliefs as these developed through history, and are collected in a contemporary catechism; Prayer and spirituality as these have been practised and experienced in the Church; The reality of the Church, its sacramental life and pastoral practice; Training in interpersonal and group skills that will be needed in dealing with people in various situations; The Certificate attests that graduates have acquired a basic knowledge and skills to engage in pastoral activities.
Entry requirementsStudents must have either a college diploma or acknowledgement of Mature Students status (21years of age).
THEO 203 - Introduction to New Testament
THEO 402 - Pastoral Caregiving
THEO 404 - Practicum in Pastoral Caregiving
AHSC 230 - Interpersonal Communication and Relationships
AHSC 232 - Working in Task Groups
15 credits - Elective Courses (3 credits each)
The remaining 15 credits (5 courses, 3 credits each) are from electives, in the area of scripture, history, systematic, ethics and spirituality. Students must choose one course from each grouping:
Scripture - THEO 315 or 317
History - THEO 206, 320, 322
Systematics - THEO 331, 332, 334 or 336
Ethics - THEO 204, 351 or 353
Spirituality - THEO 234 or 340