What are the essentials of a SPE Program?
• Pastoral ministry with others who may or may not be in a crisis situation. The frequency and intensity of visits depends on factors unique to each situation. • Reflective consideration of pastoral encounters facilitated by reports (written or taped), role playing, seminars, and discussion with peers and a supervisor. This reflective process considers the dynamics of the one being ministered to as well as the one ministering from theological, psychological, and sociological perspectives. • A group process in which SPE students and their supervisor share and learn together. • Individual supervision for each student with their supervisor. • An opportunity to acquire relevant theoretical information through an educational process including directed reading. Clinical seminars are integrated with the education.
