| January 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.
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.
1/11/10-1/15/10, from 9:00am-1:00pm, in CDSP 225
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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.
1/4/10-1/8/10, from 9:00am-1:00pm in CDSP A
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Congregational Ministry Development
The Rev. Dcn. Josephine Borgeson
2.0 CEUs
An introduction to developing congregations as ministering communities, including exploring the role of regional missioners and other leaders in local ministry development. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the vision and current practice of local ministry development in the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church of Canada. They will also explore the vision, values and skills involved in this work, especially as it relates to change in congregations, church systems and church culture. A variety of adult education methods will be used, including some reading, a case study in ministry development at the local level, practice in working collaboratively, and reflection on experience. Assessment will be based on class participation; students requesting a letter grade will contract for a reflective written assignment. Auditors are expected to participate fully in class meetings. Class meets daily Tuesday-Friday,1/19-1-22 at varied times in CDSP 116.
Tuesday and Thursday, 1/19 & 1/21, from 9:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday and Friday, 1/20 & 1/22, from 9:00am-1:00pm
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