TMPS 7278 Socio-spiritual Care
Spiritual care does not occur in a vacuum; it is mediated through identity and history. Topics in this course include: bodies, intersectionality, narratives, social connection, self-care, healing justice, meaning-making, trust, and organizational dynamics. Course materials include secular social theory and psychology as well as Christian theology. Students from other religious traditions and none are welcome. Assignments include a weekly journal, a presentation, and a paper. This is a discussion-based (not lecture-based) class. Close reading is required.
Course overview
- Department
- Theology and Ministry
- School
- STM
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.55 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.70 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Heather DuBois | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 10 |
| Spring 2024 | Heather DuBois | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 7–9 hrs/week | 12 of 17 |
| Spring 2023 | Heather DuBois | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 8 of 11 |