THL350: Introduction to Buddhist Chaplaincy

June 11-Aug 2 (8 weeks)
Wednesday Evenings – 6 – 8 pm  Pacific Daylight Time: PDT (UTC-07:00)
THL350: Introduction to Buddhist Chaplaincy (1 credit) with Dr. Leigh Miller
Offered for hybrid synchronous attendance (in-person and online available). Students must be in Oregon to take the course for credit. Appropriate for both new and returning students.

This course will introduce Buddhist contributions to chaplaincy and/or spiritual care skills and professions, exploring how Buddhist wisdom, compassion, and practices support the spiritual caregiver to meet the suffering of others effectively and sustainably. The course will explore Buddhist spiritual formation for chaplaincy, Buddhist sources of meaning making and interpersonal communication, and the experiences of Buddhist chaplains pursuing right livelihood in a wide range of sectors. We may also introduce how anyone in these professions, regardless of their spiritual or religious backgrounds, can offer appropriate spiritual care to Buddhist patients, clients, or colleagues. This course is open to anyone, regardless of religious background or prior studies, and may be most suitable for those considering an MDiv graduate degree or a career change, those wishing to introduce Buddhist, contemplative, or spiritual dimensions into their healthcare or caregiving professions or service, or to build cultural and religious competencies. Students can expect active engagement and discussion during the course, both during class sessions for 2 hours per week (in person and synchronously via Zoom) and in the online discussion board as part of their weekly homework, which will consist of up to 3.5 out-of-classroom hours per week of reading, online discussions, contemplative practice, and some writing.

Existing student may register through populi; new continuing education and auditing students please follow the link below.