Rev. Laurie Garrett-Cobbina
Dean, San Francisco Theological Seminary
Shaw Chaplaincy Institute
We educate and nurture the formation of spiritual care leaders and spiritually interested learners, empowering them to engage the emotional, spiritual, physical, intellectual, and moral needs of all people.
A world poised for healing
All Shaw Chaplaincy Institute programs foster an understanding of how caring practices are expressed across cultures and religious traditions and contribute to multiple dimensions of interreligious thought, faith, life, and witness in the world.
The Shaw Chaplaincy Institute is unusual in offering students the flexibility of choosing a community-based learning center, as opposed to learning and training in a hospital or military program. Affiliate learning sites include a variety of venues such as congregational and parish-based settings; state, police, and firefighting agencies; prisons; and addiction recovery facilities.
During CPE training, students receive close supervision while involved with persons seeking spiritual and/or religious care. Out of intense involvement with persons in various levels of crisis and need, and with feedback from peers and teachers, CPE students develop new awareness of themselves and the needs of those they serve.
Compassionate care education for service professionals
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) - Shaw Chaplaincy Institute is an Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)-accredited center offering a full CPE program on a seminary campus, accredited to offer Level I, Level II, and Supervisory CPE programs.
Certificate in Trauma & Spiritual Care (CTSC) - This certificate highlights the spiritual understandings of trauma and healing, giving caregivers a more comprehensive set of skills to help trauma victims recover from their experiences.
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) - A well-rounded, rigorous curriculum of theology that includes scripture, history, systematic theology, ethics, spirituality, pastoral counseling, and preaching.
Master of Arts in Theological Studie (M.A.T.S.) - A rigorous curriculum in a very adaptable format. Distribution requirements in each major area, and focused study in any dimension of theology, scripture, spirituality, and pastoral care, as defined by you.
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) - A flexible, professional doctorate for active pastors, chaplains, and other practitioners.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - An advanced research degree offered by the Graduate Theological Union.
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