American University of Religious AwarenessPublic course information
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Foundational religious-care certificate

Foundation of Grief Counselling

Faith-sensitive preparation for understanding grief and offering compassionate non-clinical support while respecting ethical limits and professional referral needs.

Estimated durationApproximately 50 learning hours; commonly completed in 6–10 weeks
Study formatSelf-paced online study with reflective exercises
Completion35 pages · 10 assessment questions · 70% pass mark
CredentialAURA completion credential after all requirements are met

Public course outline

What you will study

This outline helps prospective students understand the subject before enrollment. The complete manual, page reader, assignments, and assessment remain inside the private Student Portal.

  1. 01Understanding grief, bereavement, and mourning
  2. 02Common grief responses across the life span
  3. 03Faith, culture, ritual, and meaning-making
  4. 04Listening skills and compassionate presence
  5. 05Trauma awareness, crisis response, and referral boundaries
  6. 06Supporting children, families, and communities
  7. 07Ethics, confidentiality, self-care, and supervision
  8. 08Applied case reflection and final assessment

Who this course is for

Clergy, chaplains, faith-community volunteers, humanitarian workers, and learners supporting grieving families

Learning outcomes

  • Recognize common grief responses
  • Offer ethical faith-sensitive support within appropriate boundaries
  • Identify situations requiring referral to licensed professionals

Study and completion

Clear requirements from enrollment to certificate.

Enroll, receive private course access after payment confirmation, complete the study manual, finish any assigned work, pass the assessment, and download the approved certificate from your Student Portal.

AURA programs are religious-vocational education. A completion credential does not by itself provide professional licensure or authorization for regulated employment.
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