Course Content
You will explore the following key topics:
1. The meaning of Spirituality (both from a religious and non-religious perspective)
2. The rise and development of "spirituality" (including important contributions from the feilds of philosophy, psychology, psychotherapy, sociology, economics, organisational theory and organised religion)
3. The essential qualities of "spirituality"
4. Models and methods to develop spirituality and spiritual care
5. Understanding, assessing and teaching spirituality
6. Developing an awareness of our own and other's spiritual needs
7. Resources to assist with spiritual care
8. Developing spiritual and pastoral care
9. Spiritual, religious and ethical issues
10. Assessment methods of spirituality.
Materials supplied with the course
Course materials consist of 10 lessons, 5 tutor marked assignments and a textbook.
Linkages to other courses
Students who require academic accreditation may wish to consider course UW 500 which is accredited through the University of the West of Scotland and contains more academic rigour.
Accredited or CPD
On completion students will be awarded a Cerificate in Spiitual Care and a Certificate for Continued Professional Development. Although non-accredited this course has proven popular with those who wish to study this specialism.
If you are 16 or over and living in Scotland, you may be able to get £200 towards the cost of learning with a learner account from ILA Scotland. If you need any further information just call an ILA helpline adviser on 0808 100 1090. Or click onto www.ilascotland.org.uk