Pastor-Faculty Study Group

Pastors meet regularly with AMBS professors to study the Bible, theological questions, or ethical dilemmas. Small groups discuss topics pertinent to their work, including the importance of teaching in pastoral ministry. While the academic study is fulfilling, these gatherings are also a time of rejuvenation, nurture, and friendship. Each year, an AMBS professor will choose the thematic focus and help to determine group composition.

2009-2010 Pastor-Faculty Study Group

Pastoral Care & Counseling in Interfaith Situations

Study Group Objectives

• To foster pastoral theological reflection by exploring the dynamics of interfaith care situations together with the ethical-theological dimensions involved (knowing)
• To recognize and affirm those virtues, attitudes and other dispositions that define the competent and faithful spiritual caregiver in terms of identity and vocation (being)
• To identify specific skills and approaches for effective pastoral care and counseling work in interfaith situations (doing)

Most study group gatherings will be focused on examining case studies brought by participants. The primary resource used during these discussions will be Interfaith Spiritual Care: Understandings and Practices (Kitchener: Pandora Press, 2009), edited by Daniel Schipani and Leah Bueckert.

Schedule

AMBS
September 15
October 13
November 10
December 1

Winnipeg, Manitoba
October 23

Kitchener, Ontario
November 7

Links

• View previous Pastor-Faculty Study Group participants
• Read a news story about the 2007-2008  Study Group