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Cross-Cultural Rites
A critical examination of two major ritual types: Rites of Passage and Rites of Intensification. Through classic readings and new interpretations of rites around the globe in Anthropology, we will identify similarities and differences. Students will also create their own ritual complete with an anthropological analysis of the rite. Instructor: Christina-Beard-Moose. Fulfills the requirement for an Area I course in theology and practice.Instructor: Christina Beard-Moose.
Master's level
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Introduction to Advocacy 
A challenge for students to identify those values in their own traditions which call for engagement, and to craft for themselves a working statement of spiritual engagement based on their own practices and cultural contexts. This course will introduce students to advocacy work for diverse populations through social, legal and community network. Students will explore different methodologies of advocacy and effective advocacy implementation. The work that students accomplish in this course will inform their work in many of their other courses and may be used as the foundation for the MAL Master's Praxis and Thesis. Instructor: Deirdre Rogers.
Master's and Certificates levels
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Practical Chaplaincy
Explores the unique role of the Chaplain in the three concentric circles of ministry: Family, Faith Formation and Ecumenical Community. First and foremost, the chaplain must be the spiritual minister and advisor of both his / her biological family and local faith family. Second, the chaplain must function in and minister to his / her faith formation. Third, the chaplain must function in and minister to the Ecumenical communities of faith, thus bringing spiritual relevance to the greater society. The Three Concentric Circles of a chaplain's ministry are interrelated and interdependent; this course provides the tools to function effectively in and move among all three circles. Instructor: David Kling
Master's level
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Research and Writing for Pagan Scholarship
The emerging interdisciplinary field of Pagan Studies requires specific tools in order to conduct academic research. Additionally, the course will cover conventions of academic essay-writing. In order to succeed at graduate-level work, students must be able to effectively analyze texts, make rational arguments about them using textual and other evidence, differentiate between personal and academic voice, use proper citation practices, and be familiar with academic standards of evidence. This class will prepare students to engage in a mature and sophisticated fashion with theological and religious studies texts and guide them in a research project ending with a final paper. Instructor: Sarah Whedon. Master's level Class meetings TBD
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Leadership II - Conscious Leadership for Turbulent Times
Continuation of learning and work begun in Leadership I, serving as a "practicum" in which the learning experiences in theory gained in Leadership I will be put to use in the community leadership project chosen by each student in consultation with the professor.
Prerequisites: Leadership I or permission of the instructor
Fulfills the requirement for a course in Area III. Required course for the Certificate in Leadership.
Instructor: Valentine McKay-Riddle
Master's and Certificate levels
Tuesdays 8 pm ET.
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Boundaries and Ethics
When we engage in professional Pagan ministry, we are not only practitioners of our craft, we are representatives of our religion. We are held radically responsible for our actions and their consequences by our deities, our communities, our world, and ourselves. We live and work in a society where actions we take as Pagans are viewed through the lens of a different set of assumptions than our own. We are scrutinized very carefully by those who are gatekeepers, who have a primary responsibility to protect and serve their constituencies. This course examines ethics and boundaries relating to self, to clan/tribe, to society and to our world. Students will develop individual codes of ethics and articulate personal boundaries.
Master's and Certificate levels
No class meetings
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The perfect way for busy people to enjoy learning about a particular subject in only four weeks.
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Counseling Skills and Therapeutic Interventions
Students learn counseling skills including development of basic rapport, active listening and effective use of questions. Psychotherapeutic interventions for specific populations and to address a variety of psychological issues are explored. Students begin to practice counseling skills with each other and with nonclinical populations.
Instructor: Valerie Cole
Master's level
Wednesdays 7 PM ET
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