Providence Theological Seminary

Providence Seminary

Rodolfo Nolasco

Th.D.

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Rodolfo Nolasco

Associate Professor, Counselling Psychology

Education
Th.D. Boston University, 2002
Dissertation: Interpreting the Transforming Function of Eucharist using Winnicott’s Object Relations Theory and Neville’s Semiotic Theory.
M.Div. Fuller Theological Seminary, 1994
B.A. University of the Philippines, 1988 cum laude

Contact Information

Teaching Fields

Contemplative Spirituality and Psychology
Integration of Psychology and Theology
Christian Spirituality and Formation
Congregational Care and Counseling
Counseling, Counseling Psychology Courses

Publications

Publications

The Contemplative Counselor: A Way of Being (2010) Fortress Press:MN
Theological Reflection: The Process and Movement Didaskalia. MB: Prov Press Spring 2001
The Changing Landscape of Cross-Cultural Counseling Didaskalia. MB:Prov Press Fall 2004

Papers Presented

“Spiritually-Based Mindfulness Therapy for Depression.” Canadian Psychological Association 70th Annual Convention. June 11-13, 2009, Montreal Quebec.

“Listening to Multiple Voices: Therapy in Hermeneutical Mode.” Society for Christian Psychology. September 18-20, 2008. Chicago:IL

“The Contemplative Therapist.” 4th International Multidisciplinary Conference on Spirituality and Health: Interweaving Science, Wisdom, and Compassion. November 9-11, 2006. Vancouver BC

“Contemplative Spirituality and Psychotherapy: Insights from Merton, Nouwen, and Winnicott.” Society for Christian Psychology. October 26-28,2006. Chattanooga TN.

Fellow, Colloquy on Fostering Effective Teaching and Learning in Racially and Culturally Diverse Classrooms. July 18-24, 2006; February 8-11 & July 9-14, 2007. Wabash Center, Crawfordsville, IN.

Chosen by the seminary to participate in the “Educating the Clergy Conference 2006” Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning. March 9-10, 2006.

“Contemplative Life: Descent and Ascent to Intersubjectivity.” Providence Theological Seminary Colloquium, March 2006.

“Lectio Divina: A Hermeneutical Challenge.” Providence Theological Seminary Colloquium, December 2005.

“Imaging and Imagining God in Eucharist.” Society for the Scientific Study of Religion. November 4-6, 2005. Rochester, New York.

“The Changing Landscape of Cross-Cultural Counseling” Didaskalia. MB:Prov Press Fall 2004

“Christian Spirituality: Reclaiming our Spiritual Roots; Waiting Upon God: Practicing Silence and Stillness; Creating a Sacred Space: Spiritual Accompaniment through Small Groups.” Workshop Track: Practice of Christian Spirituality. Southeastern Manitoba Christian Education Convention. October 15-16, 2004. Otterburne Manitoba.

“Encountering the Other: Cross-cultural counseling in a Post-Modern World” Professional Association of Canadian Christian Counselors May 8, 2004 Otterburne:MB

“Multi-Cultural Counseling in a Post-Modern World” AACC 2003 World Conference September 24-27, 2003 Nashville, TN

“Theological Reflection: The Process and Movement.” Didaskalia. MB: Prov Press. Spring 2001.

“Strategic Pastoral Counseling.” Total Church Leadership Conference, Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 28, 2000.

The Eucharist: A Compelling Illusion. Read at the American Academy of Religion - Western Region/Pacific Coast Region Conference, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa CA USA, April 16-18, 2000.

Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy: From Clinical Care to Communal and Soul Care. Institute Workshop, Canadian Association of Pastoral Practice and Education (CAPPE) 2000 Conference, Toronto, Ontario, January 19, 2000.

Implications of Hans-Georg Gadamer's Philosophical Hermeneutics for the Theory and Practice of Pastoral Care. Read at the Christian Scholarship in the Light of Scripture: Hermeneutical Issues 1999 Conference, Redeemer College, Ancaster, Ontario, July 7-10, 1999.

Strategic Pastoral Counseling. A Workshop Delivered at the Total Church Leadership Conference, Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 28, 2000.

Professional Associations And Roles

The Association for Contemplative Mind in Higher Education
Canadian Counseling Association
Canadian Psychological Association

Employment

Sheppel.fgi, Psychotherapist, January 2009-
Ambrose University College, Adjunct Faculty, 2007-
Recovery of Hope, Psychotherapist, 2003-2006
Providence Theological Seminary, 1999–
Boston University, Teaching Assistant, 1997-1998
Boston Theological Institute, Inter-Religious Dialogue Coordinator, 1995-1997
First Alhambra United Methodist Church, Alhambra, California, Pastoral Intern, 1991–94;
Bagong Buhay United Methodist Church, Fairview, Philippines, Administrative Minister, 1988–91;

Grants & Awards

2008-2009 "Transforming Providence Theological Seminary as a Multicultural Organization: Beginning Conversations and Planning." Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning. $5,000.00
2007-2008. "The Contemplative Healer: Revisioning the Identity and Practice of Pastoral Counselors." Lilly Theological Scholars Grant. $12,000.00.
2006-2007. "The Classroom as a Global Village: Issues and Strategies." Colloquy on Nurturing Effective Teaching and Learning in Racially and Cultural Diverse Classrooms. Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion. US$3,000.00 plus travel and accommodations.
1994-1955. Brown Scholar. Fuller Theological Seminary.
1988. Cum Laude. University of the Philippines.
1988. Academic Excellence. University of the Philippines.
1987-1988. University Scholar. University of the Philippines.
1985-1987. College Scholar. University of the Philippines

Course Syllabi

Diversity

The Providence faculty exhibit a diversity of theological backgrounds, including Anglican, Baptist, Mennonite, Pentecostal, Free Church, and others.

The goal of a Providence education is to enable students to understand and support their own traditions better. We offer opportunity for each student to understand their own denominational distinctives in relation to Christians of other backgrounds.