Topics Buddhist Pastoral Care

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Taught by GTU/IBS. In this seminar we will examine models of healing in Buddhist traditions, the teachings and narratives that give rise to them, and the practices that express them - as well as their relevance for contemporary ministry, chaplaincy, and pastoral care. We will consider a variety of perspectives and use them to explore and develop ways to assess and respond to pastoral care encounters. The focus of the class will be on creatively furthering the field of Buddhist pastoral care with specific attention to its applied dimension. Class format: seminar. Method of evaluation: class participation/presentation of final research paper/facilitation of one class discussion. (12 max enrollment; Faculty Consent required; Auditors with faculty permission]