AMI Deacon Program
→ Course Syllabus ←
Please note ~ All lessons 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; Grief: What are the stages and coping mechanisms. Required reading "Cat Heaven" "Dog Heaven" by Cynthia Rylant
- Lesson Eight ~ 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 Nine ~ Stress & Networking: Awareness and release of; knowing when to provide outside resources
- Lesson Ten ~ Animal Ministry for Seniors: Understanding the unique care needed
- Lesson Eleven ~ Healing: Healing yourself to be able to help others heal
- Lesson Twelve ~ What is the soul: Determining what that means
- Lesson Thirteen ~ 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
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Animal Ministry Deacon
This is the course recommended for those new to Animal Ministry, and those who are in the capacity of a lay person. When we say "new" we are speaking about those of you who have not taken any courses in Animal Advocacy or Animal Ministry previously.
Also, keep in mind, when we use the term "ministry" we are using the term in a literal sense ~ meaning, "ministering" to others, specifically those in the animal kingdom ~ not in terms of providing any ordination into religious service. This course is especially good for those wanting to volunteer their time with animals, or assist within an organization serving the animal kingdom, or in their local church or temple.
Within this curriculum you will be required to complete a set of thirteen (13) 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 required books and CDs at your local library; it is not necessary to purchase them; and the DVD is free from the HSUS. A list will be provided to you with your first lesson.
Prerequisite: proof of association with animal organization or faith-related organization
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