A comprehensive approach to positive peacemaking skills and the peace
process include aspects of personal peace, human relationships, global community, and
environmental relationships. Without attention to each of these, the process is
incomplete.
Course #
|
Title
|
Description
|
Available for
Home Study? |
| AL300 |
Foundations of Interpersonal Ministry
(1996) |
Develops skills for communication skills in a helping relationship |
no |
| AL340 |
Ministry and the Physically Ill (1996) |
Principles of ministry to the sick and their families in a variety of
settings. |
no |
| AL350 |
Understanding Recovery from Addiction
(1995) |
Gives persons a background to share with someone recovering from an
addiction. |
no |
| AL370 |
The Healing Revolution (1998) |
Explores the assertion that healing is at the heart of the RLDS Church
mission |
no |
| AM145 |
Family Advocacy (1998) |
Provides an overview of ways to be an advocate for family relationships. |
yes |
| AM162 |
Outreach Helping (1996) |
Focuses on insights and skills for evangelism and servant ministry to the
world. |
yes |
| AM180 |
Stewardship of the Earth (1995) |
Explores personal lifestyle choices and global concerns of complex issues. |
yes |
| DS310 |
Dancing with Dinosaurs: Ministry in a
Hostile and Hurting World |
Based on the book by William Easum, takes
a look at the ways churches of today need to meet the needs of modern
society or perish. Students need the book. |
no |
| DS318 |
The Gift of Peace |
Based on the book by David and Carolyn
Brock, this study guide helps explore the concept of peace. Students
need a book. |
no |
| DS321 |
Paths of Peace: As the Sky Meets the
Earth |
Book contains presentations from the 1999
Peace Colloquy. Students need a book. |
no |
| PA330 |
Ministry to the Dying and Bereaved (1994) |
Explores individual's beliefs about dying and how to assist in grief
ministry. |
no |
| PS212 |
Working for Life: Dismantling Racism
(1994) |
Gives personal insight into reconciliation and peace in human
relationships |
no |
| PS225 |
Peace: The Heart of Spirituality (1997,
2001) |
Explores inner, outward, and corporate disciplines to enrich one’s
life. |
yes |
| PS230 |
Introduction to Human Rights (1998) |
A comprehensive view of the whole field of human rights issues. |
yes |
| PS275 |
Ministry of Shalom (2001) |
Reviews the various definitions of
shalom, the theme of peace in church history, and core values of peace and
justice ministries. Explores ways to provide ministry in a practical
way. |
yes |
| PS290 |
Global Perspectives (1996) |
This course considers ecology, economics, postmodernity, and
peace traditions. |
yes |
| SL101 |
An Introduction to Caring Ministries
(2002) |
Surveys the opportunities for caring
ministry in the life of a disciple. Through prayer and meditation
thoughts, readings, and activity suggestions, this course will help learners
address the many facets of caring ministry. |
yes |
| TE210 |
Christian Ethics (1996) |
Concerned with the process of moral behavior and how we react to the
world. |
yes |
| TE220 |
Discovering Your Personal Spirituality
(1995, 2001) |
Encourages the personal journey and developing spiritual understanding. |
yes |
| TE230 |
Spiritual Disciplines (1993) |
Insights provided in living in community with others. |
yes |
For information about other Peace & Justice ministries of the church, contact
Andrew Bolton of Peace and Justice Ministries. He will undoubtedly have some suggestions
for resources you could use. His e-mail is abolton@www.CofChrist.org.
For information about these or other Temple School courses, contact Temple School at
1-800-825-2806 ext. 2332 or contact izuber@www.CofChrist.org
