Course

CC 150 Sacred Trust: Ethics and Boundaries in Unity Summer 2026

Jun 15, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
Instructor: Juli Boyd

Spots remaining: 10

$150 Enroll

Full course description

Immersive Experience Overview

Facilitator

Name

Juli Boyd

Office Hours

By appointment

Telephone

(816) 674-9385

E-Mail

jboyd@uwsi.org

Response Time Policy

Within 24 hours

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

 

Recommended Readings/Handouts

·       All other reading and handouts are available in Canvas.

Live Class Sessions

All times listed in Central Time

 

June 2026 

  1. Thursday, June 18 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
  2. Thursday, June 25 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Summer break June 29 to July 5 

July 2026 

  1. Thursday, July 9 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
  2. Thursday, July 16 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
  3. Thursday, July 23 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
  4. Thursday, July 30 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

August 2026 

  1. Thursday, August 6 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
  2. Thursday, August 13 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
  3. Thursday, August 20 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
  4. Thursday, August 27 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

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