Fulfilling the Promise of Pastoral Care, November 12 - 15, 2009
Meadville Lombard offers half-unit course at UUMA Convocation

March 2, 2009

As a part of the Unitarian Universalist Minister's Association (UUMA) Convocation, Meadville Lombard will be offering a half-unit class on Pastoral Care.  The Convocation's theme this year is "Tell a tale ... Touch a life ... Transform the world ..." and as part of the "story" theme will offer chapters, described on their sites as 12 to 14 hours of intense group work of no more than 25 people.  The Meadville Lombard "chapter" is being offered as a half-unit class and requires registration through our website.  Registration for student will be open for the class March 16, 2009.

As is our policy, Meadville Lombard Alumni/ae may register for the class for free or at a reduced fee. A description of the course follows:

Fulfilling the Promise of Pastoral Care

This fifteen hour course may be audited by ordained ministers or taken for one-half academic by ministerial students. The focus of the class will be the "institutionalization of pastoral care." As such, it will address several dimensions of pastoral care within Unitarian Universalist congregations with   specific attention given to three aspects of pastoral care as the work of our faith communities: the theological roots of pastoral care, the ecclesial context of pastoral care, and the work of translating these understandings into institutional practices and programs.  The course will be an opportunity for an intentional reflection with peers about the faith and communal commitments that inform our practice of care. The course will rely heavily on discussion, case study and short reflections. Those wanting academic credit will complete a project in consultation with the instructor(s) based on in class materials.

Instructors:  The Rev. Dr. Susann Pangerl, Meadville Lombard Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and The Rev. Dr. Lee Barker, Meadville Lombard President and Professor of Ministry

Audit Fee:    $437 (Meadville Lombard Alumni/ae audit information)
Tuition for Credit:   $875