Trauma, Loss, and Grief

Catalog description

Taught by SFTS. Caring for the bereaved has been at the heart of pastoral ministry. In more recent times, the incident of trauma, violent death and complicated grief is growing. This SFTS DMin course explores current psychological, relational and theological perspectives on loss and grief, life and death, trauma and trust, and healing and hope, as they manifest themselves in individuals, families and congregations. We will give special attention to the appropriate use of pastoral tools, like ritual, scripture and prayer, in a ministry that focuses on these challenges. [Faculty Consent required; 25 max enrollment]