Professional Track
For chaplains, counselors, pastors, social workers, and other caregivers working from a mind-body-spirit perspective.
Caring Presence Program
For non-professionals, to help congregations or organizations facilitate the development of spiritual care teams.
UPCOMING COURSES
Spiritual Care Research 101
Issues in Spirituality and Palliative Care
Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others (Book Study)
Healthy & Unhealthy Religion
Grief and the Healing Arts
Strategic Chaplaincy
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You’re entering a unique global learning community for spiritual and pastoral care. Here, you’ll find colleagues, collaborators, and facilitators committed to exploring the integration of spirituality, psychology, medicine, and ethics. You’ll delve into relevant topical research. Learn practical strategies you can implement. And grow professionally and personally, earning continuing education credits.
For more than 20 years, the Oates Institute has offered thought provoking online seminars presented by facilitators who challenge and inspire, often leading discussions into new and uncharted areas as we collectively work to raise the standard of spiritual care. We invite you to explore our website and our offerings and see how you can bring new dimensions to the spiritual care you provide.