News Theology
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New master's program in Spiritual Care accredited
10th October 2023The Tilburg School of Catholic Theology (TST) is launching a new two-year master's degree: Spiritual Care. There is a growing need in society for spiritual care in hospitals, nursing homes, psychiatry and primary care, but also in the judiciary, police and defense for example. The master's program trains students to become spiritual caregivers who advise people on life and meaning.
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Unlocking the spiritual heritage of religious orders for character building
09th October 2023The heritage of religious orders and congregations in the Netherlands is monumental, both materially and spiritually. The Virtual Virtuosity project aims to develop an online learning platform to unlock the spiritual heritage of these communities for character building in an educational setting.
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Moral education important in armed forces
29th September 2023Military personnel can face situations in which they are forced to do things they would never undertake in their personal lives. In his inaugural speech on October 6, endowed Professor Erik Sengers, who holds the chair of Issues of Spiritual Formation in the Armed Forces, therefore argues for better integration of spiritual care and democratic political awareness in the armed forces. Moral formation should also become an integral part.