NURS 640 - Faith Perspectives in Nursing

(2 hours) This course provides a foundational understanding of the integration of faith and learning and its impact on the values and ethics of a discipline of study. Students are provided the context and tools to critique the nature and source of knowledge claims in contrast to personal faith claims. Students will explore the assumptions of major philosophies and critically examine values influencing nursing. Students will focus on the application of faith in nursing and refine a perspective that encourages wise judgments in nursing practice. Critical thinking exercises that promote a dialogue for understanding God’s revealed truth will be explored.