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84 CHP 590, 690 Studies in Chaplaincy These course numbers are reserved for courses of special or one-time interest that do not otherwise appear in the catalog. Two or three hours. CHP 591, 691 Individualized Study in Chaplaincy These course numbers are reserved for courses that are designed to free the student for independent investigation in chaplaincy under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours. CHP 650 Community-Based Clinical Pastoral Education This one unit of ACPE accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) offers MDiv, MA, and Certificate Chaplaincy students the opportunity to experience hands-on ministry in a supervised setting with peer- group feedback. Students will be placed in institutional chaplaincy settings in the community for their clinical ministry experience such as: hospitals; youth corrections; homeless shelters; police departments; hospice or senior settings, mental health institutions; safe houses; churches; inner-city missions or military bases. Prerequisites: CO 526 Therapeutic Communication; CO 539 Group Experience; CO 560 Brief Counseling; CO 570 Brief Counseling Practicum; and instructor permission (other students by permission). Offered fall and spring semesters. Three hours. CHRISTIAN FORMATION AND SOUL CARE Denver Seminary's Christian formation courses reflect the Seminary's understanding of the value of the ancient Christian ministry of spiritual friendship, mentoring, and direction. Students are welcome who have an interest and/or call to the ministry of soul care, which centers on deepening the Christian's life of prayer and relationship with Jesus Christ. CF 501 Biblical and Historical Foundations of Formation and Soul Care This course explores the foundations of formation and soul care in authoritative scripture, theology, and church practice through the centuries. It considers the core teachings of the Church throughout history in light of the ways these have shaped experience of the Holy Spirit and ministry in the community. Offered fall semesters. Two hours. CF 502 Theology and Practices of Christian Formation This course provides a theological framework for understanding the nature and process of Christian spiritual formation and for the practice of spiritual disciplines. It also surveys the biblical foundation and historical practice of several of the primary spiritual disciplines with a view to the establishment of a personal and corporate "Rule of Life." Offered spring semesters. Two hours. CF 511 The Spiritual Journey and Human Development The focus of this course is the Christian psycho-spiritual journey, through the exploration of various biblical and extra-biblical models of spiritual and psychological development. Special attention is given to a biblical/theological framework for spiritual development and integration with theories of human development. When integrated with soul care practices, the understanding of psycho-spiritual development aides caregivers in the ability to discern how God is uniquely interacting with individuals in their journeys, how hostile spiritual forces oppose progress, how growth is guided by the Holy Spirit, along with other personally formational experiences. Offered spring semesters. Two hours. CF 513 The Practice of Soul Care This course explores the area of general soul care as informed by biblical caregivers, particularly Jesus of Nazareth. Also examined are the practices of spiritual direction, discernment in soul care, the practical