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Graduate Course Offerings
You can find dates, times, and locations of all regularly scheduled courses by searching LORIS or LORIS Browse Classes. Search for courses in the Theology subject for all Luther graduate courses.
Intensive Courses
Some of Luther's courses are offered in an intensive format. These courses do not follow the regular Laurier course schedule and LORIS is not able to display our unique schedule. Instead, please view the listings below for scheduling details of intensive courses.
Luther intensive courses usually have pre-class readings posted on MyLearningSpace, and assignments due after lectures have ended. Please contact the course instructor at the beginning of the term, even if classes begin weeks later. Regular registration deadlines apply.
Spring 2026 Courses
A detailed investigation of key themes in the history and literature of the Jewish and Christian Bibles.
- Instructor: Ronald Charles
- Days: 9 Fridays
- May 8, 15, 22, 29
- June 5, 12, 19, 26,
- July 3
- Hours: 900-1300
- In-person
This course introduces students to the historical, systematic, and hermeneutical tasks of theology.
- Instructor: Jorgenson, Allen
- Hours: 0900-1550
- Days: Tuesday and Thursday
- June: 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18
- In-Person
This course integrates historical and systematic theology in examining the topics of the Spirit and community.
- Instructor: Jonathan Massimi
- Hours: 0900-1550
- Days: Tuesday & Thursday
- June: 23, 25 , 30
- July: 2, 7, 9
- In-person
This course introduces select Indigenous worldviews and ways of knowing in relation to the task of decolonizing and Indigenizing spiritual care, theology, and related academic inquiry.
- Instructor: Riel, Georgina
- Hours: 1900-2150
- Days: Monday
- Starting May 4 - July 27 (12 week regular mode of Delivery)
- Virtual Synchronous (VS)
This course will focus on the lived reality of intersectionality from an interfaith and intercultural perspective where students will learn to recognize, acknowledge, and act upon multiple and intersecting forms of systemic and structural discrimination.
- Instructor: Acero Ferrer, Hector
- Hours: 0900-1550
- Days: 6 Wednesdays
- May (20,27), June (3, 10, 17, 24)
- Hybrid (WH)
A study of the dynamics of the grief process and their significance in human development throughout the life cycle with special emphasis upon personal, familial, communal, pastoral, and religious resources.
- Instructor: Loughton, Pamela
- Hours:0900-1550
- Days: Tuesday & Thursday
- July (14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30)
- In-person
This course is an overview of therapeutic modalities for working with children in a healing context.
- Instructor: Tina Lancker
- Hours: 0900-1650 (Intensive)
- Days: Monday to Friday (May 4 to May 8)
- In-person
This course examines the theory and research of spirituality and its impact on psychotherapy. Drawing on the work of Ken Pargament and Froma Walsh, the course examines definitions of spirituality as well as understandings of psychotherapy and the relationship between the two. The course also addresses the challenges and strengths of using the theory of spirituality in the practice of psychotherapy. The course underlines and respects the diversity of spiritualties, uses a systems approach, and is evidence-based.
Instructor: Timothy William Rieck
Section A
Section B
Instructor: Timothy William Rieck
Section A
- Hours: 0900-1550
- Days: Wednesday & Fridays
- June 3,5,10, 12, 17, 19
- In-person
Section B
- Hours: 0900-1550
- Days: Wednesday & Fridays
- July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24
- In-person
Considering the modern day, the focus will be on the up-to-date developmental needs of teens, their diverse worlds, and relevant healing processes that include the use of technology, creative tools, and insight-based interventions that assist in their "making meaning" of their complex worlds.
- Instructor: Barbara Jones Warrick
- Hours: 0900-1550
- Days: Six Mondays
- May 25
- June 1,8,22,29
- July 6
- In-person
This course will focus on human development with an emphasis on exploring the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development across the lifespan. This course will also consider human development from a systems perspective. Implications for working with individuals, couples, and families in counseling will be discussed. It will run online.
- Instructor: Toll, Haley
- Virtual Asynchronous (VA)
This course provides an overview of the theory of couple distress and adult love as a basis for the development of the couple therapy model, Emotionally Focused Therapy. This course will introduce the central concepts of attachment theory and outline the systemic and experiential interventions utilized in the model. There will be a particular focus on the skills and the clinical practice of Emotionally Focused therapy.
- Instructor: Robin Blake
- Hours: 0900-1650
- Days: Monday to Friday (May 4 to May 8)
- In-person
This course introduces various art therapy approaches and art therapists from across the globe, who integrate art interventions into their clinical practices. Individual and group creative interventions from human development, psychodynamic, Jungian, narrative, existential, positive psychology, and spiritual perspectives will be explored. The experiential component of the course will offer participants an opportunity to immerse themselves in imaginative processes and self-discovery. No artistic experience is required for this course.
- Instructor: Ara Parker
- Hours: 0900-1650
- Days: Monday to Friday (July 20- 24)
- In-person
This course is a thematic and historical introduction to Sufism, and it will introduce students the origins, theory, practice, history, and foremost personalities of the mystical Islamic tradition. The works of Muhyiuddin Ibn 'Arabi, Gazzali, Jalaluddin Rumi, Yunus Emre, Nursi, Inayat Khan, and Muhammad Iqbal will be read and discussed. While the various forms and expressions of Sufism will be introduced, the students will learn some of the key concepts, and teachings associated with Sufi tradition and their relevance to contemporary issues, including mental health and spiritual well-being. We will undertake an interdisciplinary approach to Sufi teachings and practices, and we will examine them through theological, literary, philosophical, and other primary and secondary sources.
- Instructor: Engin Sezen
- Hours: 19:00-21:50
- Day: Wednesday (12 week)
- Starting May 6
- Virtual Synchronous (VS)
In this course student will learn how to use music as a therapeutic tool for their clients' psychotherapeutic process and for their self-care. By exploring various music psychotherapy techniques, such as therapeutic music listening and improvisation, students learn the therapeutic role music can play when working with diverse client populations. While participating in the experiential workshops, students explore a therapeutic and safe use of self and deepen their self-awareness and professional growth. Students also learn the safe and effective use of music when working with traumatized clients. Although no musical skills are required for this course, it includes many demonstrations and experiential workshops focusing on different music psychotherapy interventions. The theoretical portion explores music's role in psychotherapy, its neurological and psychological impact and possible contraindications. The spiritual aspects of music during different life transitions are also discussed.
- Instructor: Heidi Ahonen
- Hours: 0900-1650
- Days: Monday to Friday (May 11- 15)
- In-person
Fall 2026 Courses
This course introduces students to the skills needed to read biblical texts closely and fairly. It focuses on linguistic resources and exegetical techniques which enable a careful reading of the Bible.
Details to be confirmed.
Details to be confirmed.
A survey of the central events, issues, persons and concepts of earliest Christianity through intensive study of the history and literature of the New Testament.
- Instructor: Brown, Paulette
- Hours: 1300-1550
- Day: Tuesday
- In-person
This course serves as a comprehensive introduction to the sacred text of Islam. Students engage in a process of scriptural reasoning as they read the Qur'an and learn a wide array of hermeneutical approaches, from traditional forms of exegesis to new trends in the academic study of the Qur'an.
- Instructor: Idrisa, Pandit
- Hours: 1600-1850
- Day: Wednesday
- In-person
The course provides students with the opportunity to explore sources of selected Asian wisdom traditions' texts, along with secondary sources that draw on themes of special relevance to contemporary life in Canada, such as psychotherapeutic, educational, ecological, and spiritual practices. Those practices complementary to psychotherapy, such as meditation, mindfulness, yoga, tai chi, and breath work, will be grounded in the texts, narratives, and ways of thinking from which they developed in Asian wisdom traditions.
- Instructor: Barua, Mitra
- Hours: 1600-1850
- Day: Thursday
- In-person
This course examines Buddhist worldviews, paradigms, practices, and ethos that form Buddhist discourses on human care at intrapersonal, interpersonal, and transpersonal levels
- Instructor: Barua, Mitra
- Hours: 1600-1850
- Day: Tuesday
- In person
This course introduces students to the historical, systematic, and hermeneutical tasks of theology.
Section A
- Instructor: Philip, Mary (Joy)
- Hours: 1600-1850
- Day: Monday
- In Person
Section B
- Instructor: Philip, Mary (Joy)
- Hours: 1600-1850
- Day: Thursday
- In Person
This course discusses the theories of spirituality and its multiple sources, e.g., religion, art, nature, and their plural expressions.
- Instructor: Massimi, Jonathan
- Hours: 1600-1850
- Day: Tuesday
- In Person
This course discusses the relationship between spirituality and place by exploring spiritual practices, theology of place, self-reflection, and the shift from modernity to 21st century contexts.
- Instructor: Anderson, Anne
- Hours: 1300-1550
- Day: Wednesday
- In person
The course explores the place of Jesus in the Islamic eschatological vision and elaborates on the Qur’anic Jesus because of his importance to Islamic Faith. Jesus in Islam course involves many questions for both Muslims and Christians. What do Muslims believe about the coming of Jesus at the end of time? Can belief about Jesus provide common ground for dialogue in the members of Abrahamic Faith traditions? This course also may provide an overview on the role and place of Jesus in Abrahamic
faith traditions for the students who are not coming from these traditions.
- Instructor: Sezen, Selda
- Hours: 1300-1550
- Day: Thursday
- In person
This course introduces select Indigenous worldviews and ways of knowing in relation to the task of decolonizing and Indigenizing spiritual care, theology, and related academic inquiry.
Details to be confirmed.
Details to be confirmed.
This course will focus on the lived reality of intersectionality from an interfaith and intercultural perspective where students will learn to recognize, acknowledge and act upon multiple and intersecting forms of systemic and structural discrimination.
Details to be confirmed.
Details to be confirmed.
This course analyses queer theory from socio-political, psychological and spiritual perspectives.
- Instructor: Coman, Sherry
- Hours: 1600-1850
- Day: Thursday
- In person
In this course, students will examine a series of films exploring their theological themes. Undergraduate students will learn how to reflect on the ways in which film models and reflects spiritual and cultural identity. Graduate students will learn to interpret film theologically and consider the utility of film for theological discourse and ministry practice.
- Instructor: Coman, Sherry
- Hours: 1600-1850
- Day: Monday
- In person
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) are empirical evidence-based modalitites that have proven to be effective in treating several mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and trauma. In this course, students learn how CBT helps individuals explore ways to counteract unwanted cognitions, emotions, and behaviours. With a focus on mindfulness, students will also explore how DBT prepares individuals to manage high emotional arousal. Throughout the course, students learn and practice how to structure therapy sessions, case formulations as well as self-reflective strategies to maintain and improve a strong therapeutic alliance.
- Instructor: Cantelon, Nicole
- Hours:1300-1550
- Day: Monday
- In person
Family therapy is not just a new way of working with couples and families, but an entirely different way of understanding human behaviour and relationships. This course surveys the development of systems theories and addresses the implications for clinical practice.
- Instructor: Anderson, Lorna
- Hours: 1900-2150
- Day: Thursday
- In person
This course will focus on human development with an emphasis on exploring the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual development across the lifespan. This course will also consider human development from a systems perspective. Implications for working with individuals, couples, and families in counseling will be discussed.
Section VA1
- Instructor: Blainey, Marc
- Online - Asynchronous
Section VA2
- Instructor: Toll, Haley
- Online - Asynchronous
This course provides an overview of the theory of couple distress and adult love as a basis for the development of the couple therapy model, Emotionally Focused Therapy. This course will introduce the central concepts of attachment theory and outline the systemic and experiential interventions utilized in the model. There will be a particular focus on the skills and the clinical practice of Emotionally Focused therapy.
- Instructor: Robin Blake
- Hours: 1900-2150
- Days: Monday
- Online - Synchronous
This course prepares students to work with the intersectionality of addiction, mental health and spirituality issues. Students will learn to complete a psychotherapeutic assessment, develop a treatment plan, write appropriate clinical notes and implement a therapeutic process using various clinical approaches including twelve steps, cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and attachment strategies. Students learn to develop and apply a spirituality-integrated psychotherapeutic model for clients with addictions.
- Instructor: Rzondzinski, Daniel
- Hours: 1900-2150
- Day: Thursday
- In Person
This course provides students with a theoretical foundation of psychological assessment. It will explore the importance of psychological assessment in applied settings and the cross-cultural, ethical, and social issues involved in assessment. This course will also provide students with a clear understanding of the DSM IV-TR (and the impending DSM V) as tools for understanding the psychological, social and biological contributors to mental health disorders. In addition, this course will allow students to understand the process of treatment formulation and recognize the indications for psychological assessment and referral.
Section A
Section A
- Instructor: Thompson, Lindsay
- Hours: 1900-2150
- Day: Tuesday
- In Person
- Instructor: Toll, Haley
- Online - Asynchronous
This course surveys the various theories of psychotherapy and explores psychotherapy change processes. In terms of systems of psychotherapy, this course will address psychoanalytic (contemporary psychoanalysis and psychodynamic), person-centered (humanistic), experiential, cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness, systems-based, Integrative, and constructivist theories.
- Instructor: Cantelon, Nicole
- Hours: 0900-1150
- Days: Monday
- In-person
The course presents the concepts from post-modern family therapy and examines their implications for pastoral ministry. The course includes solution-focused and narrative therapy. Post-modern family therapy concepts are used in understanding and explaining the practice of therapy and ministry within various contexts. This is an intensive program that runs on 6 Fridays (0900-1550)
- Instructor: Sezen, Selda
- Hours: 0900-1550
- Day: 6 Fridays (Intensive)
- Sept 18
- Oct 2, 23
- Nov 6, 20
- Dec 4
- In person
An introduction to the concept of professionalism and related issues including supervision theory, codes of professional ethics, legal issues related to child welfare and family violence, values and attitudes in counseling, referral counseling, and standards for ongoing professional and personal development. Attention will be given to religious concerns
Section A
- Instructor: Ciotti, Sarah
- Hours: 0900-1550
- Day: 6 Fridays (Intensive)
- Sept 11, 25
- Oct 9, 30
- Nov 13, 27
- In Person
- Instructor: Parker, Ara
- Online - Asynchronous
This course provides the opportunity for students to reflect on their practice of counselling. The students have the opportunity to integrate psychology, counselling theory, theology and spirituality, and personal growth into effective clinical practice. This course requires a clinical placement and supervision of the student's client work.
5 Sections (2 In-Person and 3 Virtual Synchronous)
Section A (In-Person)
- Instructor: Ciotti, Sarah
- Hours: 0900-1150
- Day: Wednesday
Section C (In-Person)
- Instructor: Blainey, Marc
- Hours: 1300-1550
- Day: Tuesday
Section Virtual Synchronous 1 (VS1)
- Instructor: Rzondzinski, Daniel
- Hours: 0900-1150
- Day: Monday
Section Virtual Synchronous 2 (VS2)
- Instructor: Anderson, Lorna
- Hours: 0900-1150
- Day: Tuesday
Section Virtual Synchronous 3 (VS3)
- Instructor: Parker, Ara
- Hours: 0900-1150
- Day: Thursday
Drama therapy is the intentional use of theatre processes to achieve therapeutic goals and can be applied in individual or group contexts. In this active and experiential course, students will learn a variety of drama therapy theories and interventions. Students will discover how stories, metaphors and characters can help individuals explore difficult topics with emotional safety. Students will also explore the ways we can bring our bodies into the therapeutic process to create lived experiences of healing and connection. Modalities in this course will include introductions to the Five Phase Model, Developmental Transformations, Role Theory, projection work, Therapeutic Performance and Theatre of the Oppressed. No previous theatre experience necessary.
- Instructor: Svarich-Knights, Megan
- Hours: 0900-1550
- Dates to be confirmed (Intensive)
- In person
The introduction of global song into Canadian worship has been made possible by its inclusion in current hymnals and song resources. In this course students will be introduced to sacred global song by singing with Inshallah and then, through readings and discussion, consider the theology and praxis of singing global song in a Western culture.
- Instructor: Ludolph, Deborah
- Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Tuesday (1700-1850)
- Thursday (1430-1550)
- In person
This course looks at the development of hermeneutics in light of contemporary considerations.
- Instructor: Jorgenson, Allen
- Hours: 1300-1550
- Day: Monday
- In person
This course explores theological reflection in the context of the pastoral care and counselling. A variety of models and methods of theological reflection are presented including classical, modern and post modern. The similarities and differences between systematic and practical theology on theological reflection is also explored. The role of theological reflection in the praxis of ministry and in pastoral identity is addressed.
- Instructor: O'Connor, Thomas
- Hours: 0900-1550
- Days: to be confirmed (Intensive)
- In person
Winter 2027 Courses
This course further develops students' exegetical skills while exploring and evaluating hermeneutical strategies for a reflective and critical reading of the Bible in the contemporary world, including some comparison with other religious texts.
Instructor: Brown, Paulette
Hours: 1600-1850
Day: Monday
Online - Synchronous
Instructor: Brown, Paulette
Hours: 1600-1850
Day: Monday
Online - Synchronous
A survey of the central events, issues, persons and concepts of earliest Christianity through intensive study of the history and literature of the New Testament.
Instructor: Brown, Paulette
Hours: 1300 - 1550
Day: Thursday
In person
This course serves as a comprehensive introduction to the sacred text of Islam. Students engage in a process of scriptural reasoning as they read the Qur'an and learn a wide array of hermeneutical approaches, from traditional forms of exegesis to new trends in the academic study of the Qur'an.
Instructor: Idrisa, Pandit
Hours: 1300-1550
Day: Friday
In-person
Instructor: Idrisa, Pandit
Hours: 1300-1550
Day: Friday
In-person
This course introduces students to the historical, systematic, and hermeneutical tasks of theology.
Instructor: Jorgenson, Allen
Hours: 0900-1150
Day: Wednesday
In person
Instructor: Jorgenson, Allen
Hours: 0900-1150
Day: Wednesday
In person
This course discusses the relationship between spirituality and place by integrating community organizing as a practice, informed by the work done in TH560E.
Instructor: Anderson, Anne
Hours: 1300-1550
Day: Wednesday
In person
This course discusses the ethics of engagement with spiritual communities that delineates the role of observation, participation, presentation, representation, mutual respect, and recognition in communities.
Instructor: Massimi, Jonathan
Hours: 1600-1850
Day: Wednesday
In person
A detailed examination of earth-based spirituality that derives from religious and non-religious sources. It entails spiritual worldviews, ethos and practices related to earth-consciousness expressed in nature, animals, rivers, mountains, trees, etc. It also discusses how to mitigate climate change, ecological crisis and natural disaster.
Instructor: Philip, Mary (Joy)
Hours: 1300-1550
Day: Monday
In person
This course introduces select Indigenous worldviews and ways of knowing in relation to the task of decolonizing and Indigenizing spiritual care, theology, and related academic inquiry.
Details to be confirmed
A study of the dynamics of the grief process and their significance in human development throughout the life cycle with special emphasis upon personal, familial, communal, pastoral, and religious resources.
Instructor: Loughton, Pamela
Hours: 1600-1850
Day: Tuesday
In person
Instructor: Loughton, Pamela
Hours: 1600-1850
Day: Tuesday
In person
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) are empirical evidence-based modalitites that have proven to be effective in treating several mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and trauma. In this course, students learn how CBT helps individuals explore ways to counteract unwanted cognitions, emotions, and behaviours. With a focus on mindfulness, students will also explore how DBT prepares individuals to manage high emotional arousal. Throughout the course, students learn and practice how to structure therapy sessions, case formulations as well as self-reflective strategies to maintain and improve a strong therapeutic alliance.
Instructor: Cantelon, Nicole
Hours: 1300-1550
Day: Thursday
In person
This course consists of two parts. The first will focus on the analysis of Queer and post-Queer theories from socio-political, psychodynamic and spiritual perspectives. The second part will explore the affirmative clinical applications of Queer Theory for working with individuals, couples, families and groups.
Instructor: Rzondzinski, Daniel
Hours: 1900-2150
Day: Tuesday
In person
Family therapy is not just a new way of working with couples and families, but an entirely different way of understanding human behaviour and relationships. This course surveys the development of systems theories and addresses the implications for clinical practice.
Instructor: Juma, Florence
Hours: 1900-2150
Day: Thursday
In person
Instructor: Juma, Florence
Hours: 1900-2150
Day: Thursday
In person
This course is designed to integrate the interventions and skills of Emotionally Focused Therapy as developed by Dr. Susan Johnson. The model of EFT will be reviewed, and students will observe the stages and steps of therapy through the use of video and case transcripts of actual sessions. Through primarily experiential learning, the student will practice the five moves of the EFT tango across the three modalities of treatment with couples, families and individuals. Students will also be expected to present a 10 to 20-minute section of their own work with a couple or an individual once during the semester.
Instructor: Blake, Robin
Hours: 1900-2150
Day: Monday
Online - Synchronous
Instructor: Blake, Robin
Hours: 1900-2150
Day: Monday
Online - Synchronous
This course will focus on human development with an emphasis on exploring the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development across the lifespan. This course will also consider human development from a systems perspective. Implications for working with individuals, couples, and families in counseling will be discussed.
Section VA1
Instructor: Wu, Judy
Online - Asynchronous
Section VA2
Instructor: Toll, Haley
Online - Asynchronous
This course provides students with a theoretical foundation of psychological assessment. It will explore the importance of psychological assessment in applied settings and the cross-cultural, ethical, and social issues involved in assessment. This course will also provide students with a clear understanding of the DSM IV-TR (and the impending DSM V) as tools for understanding the psychological, social and biological contributors to mental health disorders. In addition, this course will allow students to understand the process of treatment formulation and recognize the indications for psychological assessment and referral.
Section A
Instructor: Thompson, Lindsay
Hours: 1900-2150
Day: Tuesday
In person
Section VA2
Instructor: Toll, Haley
Online - Asynchronous
Section A
Instructor: Thompson, Lindsay
Hours: 1900-2150
Day: Tuesday
In person
Section VA2
Instructor: Toll, Haley
Online - Asynchronous
An introduction to the concept of professionalism and related issues including supervision theory, codes of professional ethics, legal issues related to child welfare and family violence, values and attitudes in counseling, referral counseling, and standards for ongoing professional and personal development. Attention will be given to religious concerns
Section A
Instructor: Blainey, Marc
Hours: 1300-1550
Day: Monday
In person
Section VA1
Instructor: Wu, Judy
Online - Asynchronous
Section A
Instructor: Blainey, Marc
Hours: 1300-1550
Day: Monday
In person
Section VA1
Instructor: Wu, Judy
Online - Asynchronous
This course teaches basic counselling skills to students preparing to work with clients in a practicum setting. It also teaches components of therapy such as intakes, record keeping, assessment and termination.
Instructor: Rieck, Timothy
Section A - In person
Time: 1300 - 1550
Day: Monday
Section B - In person
Time: 0900-1150
Day: Tuesday
Section C - In person
Time: 0900-11:50
Day: Wednesday
Section D - In person
Time: 0900-11:50
Day: Thursday
Section E - In person
Time: 0900-11:50
Day: Friday
Mindfulness and Psychotherapy explores the "third wave" of behavioural therapy models that all apply mindfulness practice as a common intervention. These models include Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Using an experiential and interactive approach, this course aims to increase understanding and theoretical application of these models as applied to psychotherapy practice with individuals, families and groups. The strengths and shortcomings of the models are examined as will caveats for new practitioners.
Instructor: Barua, Mitra
Hours: 1300-1550
Day: Tuesday
In person
Instructor: Barua, Mitra
Hours: 1300-1550
Day: Tuesday
In person
This course provides the opportunity for students to reflect on their practice of counselling. The students have the opportunity to integrate psychology, counselling theory, theology and spirituality, and personal growth into effective clinical practice. This course requires a clinical placement and supervision of the student's client work.
Section A - In person
Instructor: Ciotti, Sarah
Time: 0900-1150
Day: Wednesday
Section C - In person
Instructor: Blainey, Marc
Time: 1300-1550
Day: Tuesday
Section VS 1 - Online Synchronous
Instructor: Rzondzinski, Daniel
Time: 0900-1150
Day: Monday
Section VS 2 - Online Synchronous
Instructor: Parker, Ara
Time: 0900-1150
Day: Tuesday
Section VS 3 - Online Synchronous
Instructor: Rzondzinski, Daniel
Time: 0900-1150
Day: Thursday
This course introduces students to trauma, theodicy, and recovery. It looks at the spiritual care and psychotherapy strategies which assist individuals and groups to begin the healing process. This course integrates various psychotherapeutic approaches to trauma assessment and treatment. The main themes of this course include issues such as: domestic violence; child/adult emotional-physical-sexual abuse; war trauma; criminality, political terror; natural disaster healing processes (including pandemics); vicarious trauma; and self-care. In theodicy, we explore how God has become silent, absent, or dangerous for those who have experienced trauma.
Instructor: Rzondzinski, Daniel
Day: Wednesday
Hours: 1900-2150
In person
Instructor: Rzondzinski, Daniel
Day: Wednesday
Hours: 1900-2150
In person
This course explores emerging topics of study in the area of public ethics and spirituality.
The rights and roles of Muslim women have long been source of social, religious, and political debates in the Muslim and non-Muslim world. In this class, we will discuss the theological and religious attitudes in the light of contemporary applications in Islamic and Western world in an effort to appreciate what does being a woman mean today.
Details to be determined.
The rights and roles of Muslim women have long been source of social, religious, and political debates in the Muslim and non-Muslim world. In this class, we will discuss the theological and religious attitudes in the light of contemporary applications in Islamic and Western world in an effort to appreciate what does being a woman mean today.
Details to be determined.
This course introduces quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method and arts-based research design and methodology. Students design and write a research proposal with the guidance of the instructor which will include a problem statement, research question, purpose statement, research design, sample, and data analysis process.
Details to be determined.
Spring 2027 Courses
Information forthcoming.