0005 524H Humanities
Major Religious Traditions

Instructor(s): Solomon Kendagor, Ph. D., B. C. C. Chaplain and Schedule Coordinator, Spiritual Care Department, Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Course Summary:

This course will introduce the students to the tenets of mainline religions found in the United States and how their beliefs and practices can best be considered in understanding the whole patient/family for treatment, planning and decision-making. Primary attention will be given to Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions as well as others with particular considerations for health care. Special attention will be paid to end of life issues, decision making and interpersonal dynamics. The students also will be introduced to a clinical model of understanding faith and spirituality within the context of health care.

Teaching Objective:

· Increase student’s comfort considering patient/family religious/faith dynamics.
· Increase student’s understanding of the role of patient/family faith commitments in their healing, well being and development
· Increase student’s basic knowledge of tenets of mainline religions found in the United States and how their beliefs/practices can best be considered in understanding the whole patient/family for treatment planning and decision-making.

Course Requirements:

· Attend all class sessions and participate in class discussions
· Demonstrate attentiveness and respect for presenters and their belief systems
· Complete required reading assignments
· Complete the course evaluation form

Class Format:

· Discussion
· Presentations by representatives of faith communities

Time:

3:15-4:45 p.m.

Date:

1/06/2010
1/13/2010
1/20/2010
1/27/2010
2/03/2010
2/10/2010


Location:

Farrell Learning and Teaching Center Small Group Room 207