Education/Certification
There are many opportunities for formal education in interfaith nursing. Here are a few links to resources providing information on related degree programs as well as certificate programs and continuing education courses.
Certificate Programs & Coursework
- Parish Nurse Courses, Dates and Locations
This listing of educational opportunities is maintained by the International Parish Nurse Resources Center. - Concordia University Wisconsin – Parish Nursing Program
The distance learning program allows registered nurses to complete the course at home and in concert with the pastor and the congregation in which they will be working. Conference schedules are also provided.- Contact:
Carol Lueders-Bolwerk
Concordia University Wisconsin
Parish Nurse/Distance Learning
12800 N. Lake Shore Drive
Mequon, Wisconsin 53097
ph. 262/243-4233
e-mail: carol.lueders.bolwerk@cuw.edu
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- Concordia University College of Alberta – Church Work Programs
The Parish Nursing Program consists of three courses leading to certification to serve within a congregational setting- Contact:
Dr. Paul Schoepp
Director of Church Work Programs
Concordia University College of Alberta
7128 Ada Boulevard
Edmonton, Alberta T5B 4E4
Phone: (780) 479-9348
Fax: (780) 474-1933
email: paul.schoepp@concordia.ab.ca
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- The Ecumenical Institute of Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary and University
Certificates in Parish Nursing
The basic certificate consists of two courses, Parish Nursing I and II, and is awarded to those who complete the two courses, in one year, for credit or as auditors. The advanced certificate is offered to students who complete four additional courses: Advanced Parish Nursing; Health, Disease, and Spirituality; Medical Ethics; and one elective in practical theology or spirituality.- Contact:
The Ecumenical Institute of Theology
St. Mary’s Seminary & University
5400 Roland Aveue
Baltimore, MD 21210-1994
ph. 410/864-4205
e-mail: ei@stmarys.edu
fax: 410/864-4205
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- Shenandoah University – Faith Community Nursing Courses
Shenandoah University offers a Faith Community Nursing Basic Course and a Faith Community Nursing Advanced/Coordinator Course.- Contact:
Vickie Morley
Shenandoah University
1775 N. Sector Court
Winchester, VA 22601
ph: 540/535-3565
e-mail: vmorley@su.edu
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- Valparaiso University School of Nursing – Parish Nurse Option
To receive recognition by the College of Nursing that the student’s graduate studies have included a parish nurse foundation, the student must complete one appropriate 500-level, three-credit theology course required for the Master of Science in Nursing.- Contact:
Valpraiso University
College of Nursing
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-6493
ph. 219/464-5289
e-mail: nursing@valpo.edu
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Master or Doctoral Programs
- Duke University School of Nursing – Health and Nursing Ministries Program
Duke’s Health and Nursing Ministries Program will prepare students to serve as national and international leaders in the development and coordination of congregational and community-based health care programs. The students will enroll in one of three educational paradigms: Master in Church Ministries/Health and Nursing Ministries Track; Master of Science in Nursing/Health and Nursing Ministries Major; or Joint Master in Church Ministries/Master of Science in Nursing. These three joint programs of study may be taken either full-time or part-time. A Post-Masters Certificate Program is also available for the masters prepared nurse seeking further education in the field of congregational-based health ministry.- Contact:
Duke University School of Nursing
Trent Drive
P.O. Box 3322
Durham, NC 27710-3322
ph: 1-877-415-3853
Nursing and Health Ministries Program:
Alyson Breisch, ph. 919/383-0615 ext.101
Candace Tilley, ph. 919/383-0615 ext.105
e-mail: nursing-ministries@duke.edu
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- Loyola University – MSN/MDiv Dual Degree
The M.S.N./M.Div. program curriculum is being revised. If you have inquiries while the revision is taking place. Please contact the School of Nursing at 773.508.3249 for details on this program. - Queens University of Charlotte – Post-master’s Certificate in Health Ministries
Those who already have an MSN and meet admission requirements may take 15 credit hours of specialty courses here for Health Ministries in order to receive a Post-Masters Certificate.- Contact:
Oneida Bergstrom, ASN Program Coordinator
Queens University of Charlotte
1900 Selwyn Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28274
ph:(704) 688-2870
email: BergstrO@queens.edu
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Conferences
Many faith communities offer conferences and workshops of interest to parish nurses. For information on upcoming programs, contact local churches or central denominational offices.