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Course Catalog

Spiritual Skills 1

Spiritual Skills I introduces the student to the realm of Spiritual Care ministry in a health care setting and all that it encompasses. Students will become acquainted with the role of professional chaplaincy, the ethical standards and competencies by which chaplains are called to abide. The art of active listening skills, boundary setting, initiating and concluding pastoral encounters will be emphasized throughout the course. Students will encounter opportunities to minister to people of various faith and no faith backgrounds and understand the importance of ministering to the spiritual needs, and when appropriate, the religious needs of patients, families and staff including partnering with patient’s clergy as requested by patients. Students will be exposed to ministering to patients/families in the beginning of life, during health challenges and at crisis and end of life experiences. Didactic attendance dates are non-negotiable and students must be present. Under rare and emergency circumstances, clinical date changes may be considered following pre-approved conversation with the instructor and must be completed before the next scheduled didactic class session.

Grade Basis: Letter Grade

Credits: 3.0