ADC and Taylor Centre featured in CASC Newsletter

The Taylor Centre is discussed in the Canadian Association of Spiritual Care's latest newsletter. Read the newsletter here.

ADC in Israel in 2012

ADC is offering an educational tour of Israel and the Palestinian territories from 29 April to 10 May 2012. It is designed as a course for theological students (BTh, MDiv, MA, DMin) and an audit course for their spouses, alumni of ADC, and others. All participants will register in a course or as an auditor. There will be 30 to 35, so that all participants can be on one tour bus. The two guides, Dr. Glenn Wooden (Acadia) and Dr. Luker (Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary) are Biblical scholars, and Dr. Luker has conducted numerous tours in Israel. Not only will the tour cover the traditional limits of Israel, “from Dan to Beersheba” (Judg 20:1; 1 Sam 3:20; 2 Sam 3:10; 17:11; 24:2, 15; 1 Kg 4:25), we will also meet some of the Living Stones, Arab Christians, in Bethlehem, Ibilim, and Nazareth. You can check out the FaceBook page and “Like” it to receive on-going and up-to-date information, and contact Glenn Wooden to indicate your interest in joining the tour.

Summer newsletter now available

The latest ADC Today is now available for download. Get it here.

Taylor Centre Resources: Spiritual Care Amidst Crisis

From the Taylor Centre for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care @ ADC and Capital Health, Spiritual Care:

Workshop: Spiritual Care Amidst Crisis

 
Disaster and Emergency situations are stressful life events that often overwhelm an individual’s ability to cope. In these situations, Clergy, Spiritual Caregivers and Chaplains are often called upon to support and care for the survivors and affected people. This is some of the most intense and demanding work that one may be called to give as a caregiver, but it is also an incredible privilege and opportunity to be with those who are in their darkest hours, as they find new meaning amidst life’s crises. 
 
In this one-day workshop, several areas will be considered, including the psycho-social-spiritual aspects of disaster and emergency, the elements and phases of a disaster, signs and symptoms of critical incident stress, coping and maladaptive coping behaviors following disaster and how to care for self and primary, secondary and tertiary survivors. In addition, practical interventions for care will be taught through role-plays, including Emotional First Aid. 

The workshop will be conducted by Tracy Demmons, Ph.D. Tracy is a Lecturer at Acadia Divinity College and also the Director of the Charles Taylor Centre for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care. Dr. Demmons completed her Clinical Pastoral Education training with Capital Health in Halifax and previously worked for the U.N. as a Staff Counsellor in Afghanistan. 

All are invited to attend. To register, please email Pam Osmond @ pamela.osmond@cdha.nshealth.ca 
 
When?  Wednesday, July 6, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Where?  Education Rooms 1 and 2, Basement of the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre, 
     1341 Summer St., Halifax 

Accreditation Renewed for Another 10 Years

The Board of Commissioners of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada recently voted to extend their accreditation of Acadia Divinity College for another 10-year term, without notation. This affirmation follows an extensive 18-month self-study process by the College, the submission of a lengthy report summarizing the findings of the self-study, and a three-day peer review visit by representatives from the Association. In the Association’s letter extending accreditation, the College was commended for its “highly accomplished and effective faculty”, its “financial health”, and its senior leadership who have built “a culture of trust and engagement with internal and external stakeholders”.

Commenting on this achievement, the President of the College, Dr. Harry Gardner said, “ The decision of the Board of Commissioners of ATS to grant a further ten year term of accreditation speaks of a high level of confidence that will ensure present and future students that the quality of theological education and the excellence of the institution is outstanding”.

The College is positioned well for growth in all of its programs through the recent development of a new curriculum and delivery system that extends beyond Metro Halifax to New Brunswick.

Taylor Centre Resources: End of Life Care Workshop Registration now open

A Good Death

Spirituality and Culture at End of Life

May 5, 2011

Fountain Common Building

Great Hall, Acadia University

Wolfville, Nova Scotia

REGISTRATION

This workshop will give an overview of spiritual, religious and cultural needs that are likely to arise in care giving for the dying.
This workshop is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals, volunteers, community clergy, social workers and students to learn about the spiritual and cultural needs at end of life care. Featuring speakers from Buddhist, Islam, First Nations, Christian and Jewish communities.

Agenda

8:30 a.m. - Registration

9:00 a.m. - Welcome and Introductions

9:10 a.m. - Spiritual Care and End of Life - Rev. Debra Orton, Coordinating Chaplain, Valley Regional Hospital

9:50 a.m. - Islam - Imam Mohammed Yaffa

10:30 a.m. - Coffee Break

10:45 a.m. - Buddhism - Jacquie Bell

11:25 a.m. - First Nations - Frank Meuse (Mi’kmaq)

12:05 p.m. - Table Discussion: What have you learned this morning? How might this help you in your practice?

12:20 p.m. - Report back to the group

12:30 p.m. - Lunch

1:00 p.m. - Judaism - Dr. Joelle Caplan

1:40 p.m. - Christianity - Dr. Tracy Demmons and Rev. Dr. Chris Coffin

2:40 p.m. - Table Discussion: What have you learned? How might this help you in your practice?

2:55 p.m. - Report back to the group

3:10 p.m. - Wrap up and Evaluation

3:30 p.m. - Thank you and have a safe Trip home!

ADC Curriculum Revisions

ADC has recently completed a major curriculum review. Pending the approval of the University Senate, the curriculum changes will take affect in 2011.

For more information, please see documents ADC has shared on their website here.