Western Theological Seminary

Build a Trauma-Informed Ministry

Build on your existing knowledge to refresh and enhance your pastoral presence and care through a special offering of the Trauma-Informed Care in Ministry course.

Space is limited so apply before it fills!

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About the Course

Trauma-Informed Care in Ministry

Instructor: Dr. Elizabeth Pennock

Course offered online asynchronously

This course will equip Christian leaders to approach ministry from a trauma-informed perspective. Students will explore theological topics related to trauma and suffering, understand the broad-reaching impact of psychological trauma on individuals and communities, and examine models for trauma-informed ministry. The impact of vicarious trauma on Christian leaders will also be addressed.

Meet Dr. Pennock

Cost

Tuition: $1,200* for the three-credit course.

Application fee: $50

Waived with Code WTS50 if you apply by November 20

Deposit: $250 (non - refundable, will be applied to tuition)

Affiliation discounts cannot be used to register for this course.

*Courses are open to current students for registration at their current year scholarship rate. Contact the Registrar for more information.

Important Dates

December 1

Applications must be complete and submitted by December 1 to participate.

December 16

Online learning tool orientation will be available. Check your email for login information.

January 6

The asynchronous online course will begin on January 6. Be sure to log in, as work is due weekly.

April 25

The course will conclude at the end of the academic year on April 25.

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Degree Applications

The Application Process

What you can expect when you start your application

Step 1: Create an account

When you click on "Start Application," you will be prompted to create an account. This is the information you will use to log back in to complete your application and check your application status.

Note: If you have ever filled out an application or started an application at WTS, the system will prompt you to log in instead of creating an account.

Step 2: Fill out the application

Although you are not applying for a specific degree program, the Association of Theological Schools, with whom we are accredited, requires us to collect specific information from all students regardless of their academic plans.

For this course, you will be filling out our "Non-degree" application - which just means you are not currently seeking a degree from WTS.

Step 3: Provide additional materials

As part of your application, you will only be asked for three things outside of the application:

1. Information about previous institutions you have attended.

2. A one-page essay explaining why you want to participate in these courses.

3. A photo of you.

Step 4: Pay your application fee

An application fee of $50 is due upon submission, which can be waived with the code WTS50 if you apply by November 20.

Step 5: Watch your email

Additional information about orientation and accounts to participate in the courses will be sent to your email.

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