Course Schedule - Portland Campus

 

 

Summer 2013

PCW 512YH - Women in Pain II is now a hybrid course. This course examines additional issues that generate emotional pain in women's lives. Issues discussed may include: infant/child death, spiritual abuse, infertility, terminal illness, physical disabilities, homeless and incarcerated women. Students will learn how to offer effective pastoral care and create an environment of grace, a healing community. 2 hours. Faculty: Bev Hislop, D.Min., with guest instructors in their area of expertise. Hybrid format with pre-course assignments. May 30-31, 2013. (Portland)

PCW511 - Pastoral Understanding of Women Explore how the physiological, psychological, cultural, and spiritual aspects of a woman's life affect good pastoral care. Gain understanding of seasons and transitions in life cycles against the background of societal role change for women. Discover biblical examples and guidelines for shepherding women. Develop strategies for developing friendships, mentoring relationships, group support, and other helps for shepherding women. 2 hours. Faculty: Bev Hislop, D.Min. Sep 27-28 and Oct 18-19, 2013. (Portland)

PCW513 - Women in Leadership Are you in leadership or preparing for a leadership role? This class is designed for you and your leadership team! Students will examine the call and character of a woman in leadership, explore the art of leadership, identify the essential competencies, & much more. Gain insights from biblical and historical examples of women in leadership. 2 hours. Faculty: Bev Hislop, D.Min. Jan 24-25 and Feb 28-Mar 1, 2014. (Portland)

PCW521 - Develop Life-Changing Bible Study Curriculum Learn how to develop curriculum that is Biblically sound, relevant, and applicable to all arenas of a woman's life. Acquire skills, grow in confidence, learn to train discussion leaders and curriculum-writing teams to create materials that are appropriate for neighborhood and/or church-based women's Bible Studies. 2 Hours. Faculty: Phyllis Bennett, D.Min., adjunct. Feb 14-15 and Mar 14-15, 2014. (Portland)

 

Course schedule for California Campuses:

Sacramento Campus

San Jose Campus

*All Course Schedules are tentative and subject to change. To confirm schedule, register, or for more information please contact the Women's Center for Ministry: WCM@westernseminary.edu 503.517.1931, or toll free 1-877.517.1800 ext 1931.