This course seeks to equip individuals to serve dementia patients and to lead ministries that serve people with dementia and the people who care for them. It is built on the foundational conviction that the Christian faith significantly broadens how people with cognitive impairments are viewed and treated. Such a task requires a basic understanding of dementia and the spiritual needs and gifts of people who live with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The goal of this class is to empower learners with the knowledge and understanding of dementia using a spiritual lens, and to enable them to become more comfortable ministering with individuals affected by these diseases.
In addition to Blackboard interactions, 1 optional Zoom meeting will be held on the first Monday at 5pm Central time. The meeting will not be recorded.
Learners need to obtain this book: Ministry with the Forgotten: Dementia through a Spiritual Lens by Kenneth L. Carder
This course has been approved by Discipleship Ministries as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries. It provides the required 10 contact hours.
This course is eligible for 1.0 CEU.
Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 2
Price: $75
CEUs: 1.0
Required books: Yes
Blackboard: Yes
Zoom: Yes, optional
Certification or Series: Yes (Lay Servant Ministries)
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About the Instructor
Dorothy Kropf earned her Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology. She has a Master’s degree in Human Services/Counseling with a concentration in Executive Leadership. She serves as the Dean of Online Instruction at Life Pacific University and has been teaching and designing courses since 2007. Dementia is a heartwarming topic for her because of her mother-in-law who has gone with the Lord. Dorothy and her husband, Rene, live Bartlesville, OK. They attend the Cornerstone Foursquare Church in Okmulgee, OK and the City Church in Bartlesville, OK. They have two grown sons and enjoy walking the dogs, visiting various lakes in OK, and watching British detective shows.
