title: Students' perspectives: a Canadian study of supervised pastoral education.
abstract: Summarizes and analyses the findings of a research study that was commissioned and supported by CAPPE and The Churches' Council on Theological Education in Canada. Surveys students who were completing a basic unit in Supervised Pastoral Education (SPE) to identify the self-perceived effects of the unit on pastoral functioning. Utilizes qualitative and quantitative methods, focus group sessions, consultations, and a literature search to develop a questionnaire which was distributed to eligible students via the Internet. Draws several conclusions that suggest re-examination, further study or program changes, and validates the central focus of SPE basic units on self-awareness and experiential learning.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Theology, University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3B 2E9.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Trothen
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D002835:Christianity; D004496:Education, Continuing / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D010327:Pastoral Care / Q000193:education*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires