Pastoral Foundations

The purpose of this course is to explore the very substance of ministry. With equal vigor, we will explore how we are shaped and formed as pastoral professionals. Pastoral Foundations is a venture in learning how to live our spirituality in a way that connects theory with practice, action with reflection, and service with mission. This course of study places primacy on the human search for meaning, connection, and relationship as well as dimensions of life that we have not yet discovered. As the course unfolds, we will explore contemporary methods and themes that enhance our appreciation of practical theology with a focus on assessing, interpreting, and contributing to the current state of the church and the world.

About the instructor: Dr. Jody Clarke earned a BA (Dalhousie); an MDiv (Trinity College, Toronto); and a DMin (St. Stephen’s College, Edmonton). His specializations include pastoral psychotherapy, death and dying, trauma and trauma recovery, guilt, forgiveness, and peace. He teaches courses in these areas, as well as sexuality, congregational dynamics and development, leadership, personality theory, sports and religion, and individual and community resilience. He is a certified trainer and supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education supervisors.

Dates: September 10 - December 3, 2024.

Days & Times: Tuesdays, 1:00pm-3:30pm.

Requirements: Readings and discussions. No written work, projects, or presentations.

Books to purchase: See https://smuhalifax-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/brittany_stanick_astheology_ns_ca/EeRNMa5Rf_FMh4fM_tzO_UABmMHkq_4hw0JkltTyztl47w?e=bIhXiM&CID=5426782B-ED49-480D-9DCF-67EC1F135A51&wdLOR=c6D0596E1-A6E9-4FAE-80DE-5E2E06F499AC

Fee: $250.00.

Format: Hybrid (online and/or in-person at Atlantic School of Theology).

Please note: This Continuing Education program is non-credit, meaning it cannot be counted toward a degree or diploma, and will not be transcripted. Continuing Education registrations are refundable until 48 hours before a program commences, minus the Eventbrite processing fee. After that time, fees are non-refundable.

Questions? Please contact: James Cheatley, Continuing Education Convenor,([email protected]) or the instructor, Dr. Jody Clarke ([email protected]).

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