This course can be taken independently of other course work or as a part of the Master of Theology Degree in Spiritual Care Nursing. 

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RN required. 3 Credit Hours will be earned.

The Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course awards 36.5 CNEs.

Contact Dr. Deborah Ziebarth at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information and registration. 

Did you know that 60% of faith community members surveyed in Linn County, Oregon would seek the advice of a faith community nurse if one were available? Are you called to this nursing practice specialty promoting health and wellness of the mind, body, and spirit? The 2026 course will be ELEVEN half-day sessions held on Zoom from 8am – 1:00pm on the following Mondays and Tuesdays in 2026: October 12-13, 2026, October 19-20, 2026, October 26-27, 2026, November 2-3, 2026, November 9-10, 2026, & November 16, 2026. Please also save the date for our in-person graduation/dedication ceremony to honor our graduates on Sunday, November 22, 2026 from 2pm-4pm at Santiam Place in Lebanon, OR. All times are Pacific.

Registration is OPEN on our Events page. You will be asked to fill out an additional form to supplement your Eventbrite registration some time before the start of class. This information is necessary for us to order your books. Course books will be ordered to arrive at least 10 days before the class starts on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Please review the page carefully for continuing nursing education credits.

The 26th Annual Health Ministry Conference hosted by the Sanford Faith Community Nursing Center & Spiritual Care Department, "The Future of Care Is Still Human: Artificial Intelligence and Well-Being in Health." 

ANCC and SW continuing eductation pending. In-person and Virtual options available.