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: