PATHWAYS Theological Education, Inc.,
P.O. Box 897
Tucker, GA 30085
Phone:770-569-3384
THE OPIOID CRISIS – A CHRISTIAN SOLUTION
INTEREST-BASED COURSES - EP00411
The Opioid Crisis has hit epic proportions across the United States. Over 75,000 deaths per year are attributed to drug misuse. And the effects to the family is devastating. It is clear that secular society is unable to combat the crisis alone as the numbers have been steadily rising. It is time for the Christian and faith-based communities to actively engage.
At the end of the course, participants will:
- To understand why this epidemic is different than the epidemic of the 1970’s
- To understand that addiction is a mental disease and not a lifestyle choice
- To understand the guilt and denial experienced by families of those afflicted
- To understand the efforts of secular society and why they can’t solve the problem
- To learn about current resources available for the afflicted and families
- To network, partner, and collaborate with Christian-based recovery ministries
- To develop an executable plan for ministering to congregations enveloped in the crisis
Required Texts
- “Dopesick” by Beth Macy (MACY, B. (2018). DOPESICK. S.l.: HEAD OF ZEUS.) 385 pages
Affordable
PATHWAYS believes that quality theological education should be available to any who want it. That’s why we provide a cost-effective online theological program accessible to all. 4-week Explorer courses are only $124, 6-week courses just $350, 9-week courses Supervised Ministry courses are $470, and our 12-week UCC History and Polity course is only $625.
Flexible
Because classes are not bound by geography and have a flexible weekly schedule, PATHWAYS courses are able to fit into the rest of your busy life. Courses typically involve weekly readings and discussion in a facilitated online forum, offering practical, open-minded education and a learner-centered environment where participants can bring their own questions and insights.
Accessible
Our courses have between 4 and 15 participants. This allows for deep and productive discussions in the online forum. We know that a small class size allows the participants to develop learning relationships with each other and for facilitators to push participants to a more indepth learning experience.
