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TH 350 - Aging, Spirituality, and Senior Health Care

Grounded in a Judeo Christian foundation, this course provides a medical humanities perspective on aging. We will explore writings and research on aging, spirituality, and senior healthcare, written from diverse disciplines and faith backgrounds. Based upon a life span developmental model, we will apply an exploration of the aging process that is both integrative and interdisciplinary. This course does not contribute towards the Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies, but may be taken as a general elective.

Assignment Overview
  • Assignments: Varied throughout the term
  • Interactivity: Discussion Boards
  • Final Assessment: Final Research Paper


Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Describe key demographic characteristics of older adults which may including biological, sociological and spiritual dimensions of aging.
  • Identify ways in which one’s spirituality may influence health behaviors and outcomes and influence the spiritual challenges and opportunities of aging.
  • Identify important cultural competencies needed to serve elder health consumers of diverse racial-ethnic backgrounds.
  • Integrate interfaith and cross-cultural views of seniors and caregivers in a respectful manner.
  • Assess the impact of changes in the family life cycle and structure upon informal and formal caregiving.
  • Describe key elements of a Spiritual History and a Spiritual Care Program for older adults and how senior healthcare systems can serve as spiritual communities.
  • Evaluate ethical issues that surround end-of-life care.
  • Apply the principles of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services to senior care.


Credits: 3

Cross-Listed:
LTC 350 - Aging, Spirituality, and Senior Health Care


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