What is the difference between a pastoral counselor and a chaplain? This is an opportunity to explore an overview of the range of venues for pastoral counseling and chaplaincy, the use of spiritual resources, clinical skills, and the unique roles of the chaplain & pastoral counselor. Students will become familiar with the opportunities & limits of pastoral counseling, global & historical context for chaplaincy, interfaith dialogue, and their meaning for modern Pagans. Students will learn how to effectively function in these specialized ministries by sharing knowledge, understanding, acceptance, and respect, as well as working to protect and promote the free expression of religion for all faith formations, collective and individual.
INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Shane L. Nelson, Mdiv, MA, LPC, NCC, CADC-I, CCTP-II, BCC
DATE/TIME: Tuesdays 6:00 PM ET
TEXTS:
Roberts, Stephen B. (2011). Professional Spiritual and Pastoral Care: A Practical Clergy and Chaplain’s Handbook. Woodstock, VT: Skylight Path Pub. ISBN 978-1594733123.
Townsend, L. (2009). Introduction to Pastoral Counseling. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press. ISBN-13: 9780687658350
Harrow, J. (2002). Spiritual Mentoring: A Pagan Guide. Toronto, Ontario: ECW Press. ISBN-13: 9781550225198
Ivey, Ivey, and Zaloquett. (2014). Intentional Interviewing and Counseling: Facilitating Client Development in a Multicultural Society. ISBN-13: 9781285065359
