Introduction to Spiritual Direction
Overview
Description
University Course Catalog Description
This introductory course will enable the student to explore the process of spiritual direction. It will involve participants in the skills needed to help others with their religious experience, including prayer. Basic listening and direction skills will be practiced. Selected related topics including the theological contexts of spirituality, theological reflection and supervision, and relationship to other pastoral ministries will be explored, as well as professional ethics.
This introductory course will enable the student to explore the process of spiritual direction. It will involve participants in the skills needed to help others with their religious experience, including prayer. Basic listening and direction skills will be practiced. Selected related topics including the theological contexts of spirituality, theological reflection and supervision, and relationship to other pastoral ministries will be explored, as well as professional ethics.
Career
Undergraduate
Credits
Value
3