AMI Curate Program
→ Course Syllabus ←
Please note ~ All programs must be completed within 6 months.
If this is not possible, you will have to contact our office for other arrangements.
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- Lesson One ~ Life Review: What led you to decide to pursue Animal Ministry
- Lesson Two ~ World Religions: A basic primer of all faiths. Required reading (overview) "Religion for Dummies"
- Lesson Three ~ Confidentiality: Understanding your role as confidante
- Lesson Four ~ Listening: How to listen to others. Required reading "Every Living Thing" by Cynthia Rylant
- Lesson Five ~ Safe Haven: Providing a safe environment for yourself and those in need
- Lesson Six ~ Animal Communication: How to communicate. Required reading: TBA
- Lesson Seven ~ Loss: What it means. Required reading "A Grief Observed" by C.S. Lewis
- Lesson Eight ~ Grief: What are the stages and coping mechanisms. Required reading "Cat Heaven" "Dog Heaven" by Cynthia Rylant
- Lesson Nine ~ Ethics: Humane Practices & Doing What Needs to be Done. Required reading "Dominion & Stewardship" by Palmetto Family Council; "Eating Mercifully" DVD by the HSUS; "The Bond" by Wayne Pacelle; "From Baghdad, With Love" by Lt. Colonel Jay Kopelman
- Lesson Ten ~ Stress & Networking: Awareness and release of; knowing when to provide outside resources
- Lesson Eleven ~ Animal Ministry for Seniors: Understanding the unique care needed
- Lesson Twelve ~ Healing: Healing yourself to be able to help others heal
- Lesson Thirteen ~ What is the soul: Determining what that means
- Lesson Fourteen ~ Ceremonies & Sacred Rituals: Non-denomination, sacred, spiritual, religious, healing; end-of-life, welcoming. Required CD "Spiritus" by Patrick Bernard; "Quiet Christmas" CD by David Miller
- Lesson Fifteen ~ Your role in Animal Chaplaincy
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Animal Ministry Curate
This is the course recommended for those wishing a more extensive knowledge of Animal Ministry, however, this course is geared toward those who are in the capacity of an Executive, top-level Management, Business Owner, or Head of an Organization, serving all life. Meaning, a lay person dedicated to serving the Animal Kingdom, whether through their own organization or working with another ~ those who would like to add a deeper dimension to their personal and professional education in animal ministry, as well as provide simple services.
Within this curriculum you will be required to complete a set of fifteen (15) lessons, along with required reading, viewing and listening of several products required for course completion.
Please note, you can find most, if not all, of the books and CDs at your local library; it is not necessary to purchase them; and the DVD is free from the HSUS. A list of all products will be sent to you along with your first lesson.
Prerequisite: proof of employment status and/or association with related organization
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