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

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

Recommended Readings/Handouts

·       All other reading and handouts are available in Canvas.

Live Class Sessions

All times listed in Central Time

 January 2026

• 1.    Thursday, January 8 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• 2.  Thursday, January 15 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• 3.  Thursday, January 22 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• 4.  Thursday, January 29 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

February 2026

• 5.  Thursday, Febuary 5 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• 6.  Thursday, February 12 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• 7.  Thursday, February 19 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• 8.  Thursday, February 26 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

March 2026

• 9.  Thursday, March 5 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• 10. Thursday, March 11 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.