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PROGRAM STRUCTURE |
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– Reading Assignments |
– Writing Assignments |
– Service Work |
– Mentor Interviews |
– Optional Activities |
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COURSE INFO |
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– Academic Credit |
– Group Agreements |
– Payment, Withdrawal and Completion |
MONTH BY MONTH |
– Before Our First Class |
– September (09/30/22) Karuna – Compassion |
– October (10/21/22) Dana – Generosity |
– November (11/11/22) Sila – Virtue |
– December (12/09/22) Viriya – Energy |
– January (01/13/22) Panna – Wisdom |
– February (02/03-04/22) Nekkhama – Renunciation |
– March (03/10/22) Khanta – Patience |
– April (04/07/22) Sacca – Truth |
– May (05/05/22) Aditthana – Resolve |
– June (06/02/22) Metta – Lovingkindness |
– July (07/07/22) Upekkha – Equanimity |
RESOURCES |
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Reading Assignments
Reading assignments are in 2 sections:
-Book-a-Month schedule (below)
-Articles posted in the ‘Month by Month’ links
Books can be purchased either new or used in a variety of ways, or through a public library. Some of our alumni have donated books for use by new students. Stay tuned for more information from Vanessa.

READING ASSIGNMENTS
Please read at least 50% of these texts

Sept-Oct
The Arts of Contemplative Care
by Cheryl Giles & Willa Miller

Oct-Nov
An Introduction to Buddhist Ethics
by Peter Harvey
**Only 25% reading of this book is required

Nov-Dec
Parting: A Handbook for Spiritual Care at the End of Life
by J. Sutton Holder & J. Aldredge-Clanton

Dec-Jan
How Can I Help?
by Ram Dass & Paul Gorman

Jan-Feb
Professional Spiritual & Pastoral Care Handbook
by Stephen B. Roberts

Feb-Mar
The Wounded Healer
by Henri J. M. Nouwen

Mar-April
None: Catch up time!

April-May
Handbook for the Spirit
by Richard Carlson & Benjamin Shield

May-June
Towards the True Kinship of Faiths
by His Holiness The Dalai Lama

June-July
Transitions
by William Bridges