An Experimental Course for Clergymen in Suicidology and Crisis Intervention

This article suggests that a course in suicidology & self-destructive behavior could be a viable & significant aspect of a clinical pastoral education. A pilot course is described that could also be taught in a summer institute, as a continuing education experience, or in a theological seminary. Various instruments designed to evaluate curricular & instructional modes yielded essentially positive results when applied to the course.