This portion of the Kornhauser Health Sciences Library at the University of Louisville contains the archive of the original Oates.org website. Much of the information contained on these pages is made available for historical purposes as the Oates Institute has closed its doors of operations. Any new and novel information, such as continuing education credit (CEC) courses, will be indicated as such.
History of the Institute
The Oates Institute was a unique global learning community for spiritual and pastoral care. There, you would find colleagues, collaborators, and facilitators committed to exploring the integration of spirituality, psychology, medicine, and ethics. Visitors would delve into relevant topical research, learn practical strategies, and grow professionally and personally, earning continuing education credits.
For more than 20 years, the Oates Institute offered thought provoking online seminars presented by facilitators who challenge and inspire, often leading discussions into new and uncharted areas as we collectively work to raise the standard of spiritual care. We invite you to explore our website and our offerings and see how you can bring new dimensions to the spiritual care you provide.
Vision
Co-creating the most innovative spiritual care and integrative medicine learning experiences on the Web
Mission
- To provide a perpetual, international, learning community for caregivers seeking to connect faith and well-being
- By integrating spiritual perspectives and integrative medicine practices into clinical and ministry practices
- Through face to face and interactive on-line training seminars and symposiums
- By offering continuing education and professional development for chaplains, physicians, counselors, ministers and other medical professionals
- Through the creation of congregational care networks and training in basic pastoral care / spiritual care
- By providing technical support for innovative on-line seminars in partnership with pastoral, spiritual and integrative care groups
Values
- Innovation
- Compassion
- Diversity