Certificate in Pastoral Caregiving

Comments about Certificate in Pastoral Caregiving - At the institution - Montreal - Québec

• Objectives
  The 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 requirements
  Students must have either a college diploma or acknowledgement of Mature Students status (21years of age).
• Academic title
  Certificate in Pastoral Caregiving
• Course description
  15 credits - Foundational Courses (3 credits each)
  
  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