Immersive Experience Overview

Facilitator

Immersive Experience Description

This 10-week course explores the ethical responsibilities and dilemmas faced by clergy and spiritual leaders. Students will learn to navigate professional relationships, practice accountability, and cultivate an ethical framework rooted in spiritual values. Topics include boundaries, confidentiality, power, integrity, and the unique moral challenges of ministry.

Competencies

By the end of the experience, learners will be able to:

• Understand the theological and professional basis for ministerial ethics
• Examine ethical decision-making in real-world ministry scenarios
• Explore key issues: confidentiality, power, finances, and authority
• Develop a personal code of ethics aligned with spiritual leadership
• Practice critical reflection and discussion to build moral clarity

Required Text/Readings

·        Pastoral Ethics: Professional Responsibilities of the Clergy by Gaylord Noyce

·        Ministerial Ethics: A Guide for Spirit-Filled Leaders (2nd Edition) by Joe E. Trull & James E. Carter

Recommended Readings/Handouts

·       All other reading and handouts are available in Canvas.

Live Class Sessions

All times listed in Central Time

 September 2025

1.      Thursday, September 18 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

2.     Thursday, September 25 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

October 2025

3.     Thursday, October 2 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

4.    Thursday, October 9 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

5.     Thursday, October 16 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

6.     Thursday, October 23 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

7.     Thursday, October 30 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

November 2025

8.     Thursday, November 6 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

9.     Thursday, November 13 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

10.  Thursday, November 20 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.