| Intersession Courses
Intersession courses are held at the CDSP Berkeley campus, and are open to both CDSP and GTU academic degree and continuing education students. Continuing education students can register by clicking the registration link below. Regularly enrolled GTU students should consult the online course schedule and register using WebAdvisor during the intersession registration period.
Sexual Violations and the Church
The Rev. Dr. Kibbe Ruth
2.0 CEUs
 Faith communities are trusted to provide sanctuary, but too often child abuse, sexual harassment and clergy sexual abuse occur instead within the protected community of faith, a distressing realization reinforced by today's headlines. This class will examine the damage caused when power and sexuality are abused, strategies for preventing such abuse of children and adults, and the spiritual dynamics of healing which can guide individual and congregational recovery. Open to all GTU students. Fulfills CDSP MDiv and other judicatory requirements for child abuse and clergy misconduct prevention certification. Lecture/discussion/videos/guest speakers used. Daily reflection papers and 5-page final paper required. Auditors expected to participate in class discussion and complete all reading and written assignments except final paper. Pass/Fail only. Class meets daily.
1/3/11-1/7/11, from 9:00am-1:00pm in CDSP ARegister
Addictions, 12-Steps and the Church
Dr. Merrill Swiney
2.0 CEUs
 A broad study of addictive patterns, how they grow out of family systems, and how they affect the Church. Also, a theological exploration of 12-Step spirituality. Discussion/lecture/attendance at recovery meetings. A response paper and book review of about 10 pages (total) is expected of credit students. Auditors expected to participate in class projects, assignments and discussion. Past students have consistently commended this course for both practical knowledge and personal growth. Pass/Fail only. Class meets daily.
1/10/11-1/14/11, from 9:00am-1:00pm, in CDSP Room 225Register
Education for Ministering to Congregations
The Rev. Dcn. Josephine Borgeson
2.0 CEUs
 An exploration of the practice of adult education in congregations where ministry and learning are shared among all the baptized. Different ways of leading learning will be modeled and explored. The emphasis will be on working with the gifts and experiences of members of a congregation, fostering team learning, and recognizing and using opportunities for informal education and mentoring in ministry. Auditors should be prepared to participate fully in class meetings and assignments. Student assessments will be based on class participation, including an in class presentation. Class meets daily at varied times Jan. 18-21, 2011 in CDSP Room 116.
Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am-1:00pmRegister
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