College | Emmanuel College |
Instructor(s) | McCarroll, Pamela R. |
Course Code | EMP6560HS
NOTE: Basic degree students enrol in EMP3560HS
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Semester | Second Semester |
Section | 0101 |
Online | No |
Credits | One Credit |
Location | Toronto (St George Campus) |
Description |
What is suffering? What is hope? How are suffering and hope connected? How do they connect with spirituality and therapeutic practices? On. a macro level, suffering and hope raise issues of ultimate concern ih relation to psychological and spiritual worldviews. On a micro level, how we interpret suffering and hope shape our spirituality, our therapeutic practices and the experience of wellbeing. This course explores diverse interpretations and practices in relation to human experiences of suffering and the possibility for hope through the following perspectives: psychological, indigenous, Christian, Buddhist, Muslim. Case studies will focus on diverse manifestations of suffering and spirituality. Practices for healing/hope will be considered in relation to psychology and each of the traditions & implications for therapeutic practice. |
Pre-Requisites | 1 course theology/tenets of thought or permission of instructor |
Schedule | Tue |
Start Time | 14:00 |
End Time | 17:00 |
Hours Per Week | 3 |
Minimum Enrolment | 3 |
Maximum Enrolment | 20 |
Program Requirement | CRPO. 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 , 1.5, 2, 3.2, 3.3, 3.8, 4.3, 4.5, 5.1, 5.3 |
Additional Notes | Previously taught under the title - Suffering and Hope: Multifaith Perspectives on Spiritual Care at the 3000 level only |
Teaching Method |
Lectures
Readings
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Means of Evaluation |
Class Participation
Reflection Paper
Research Paper
Other
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Currently Offered | Winter 2018 |