Spiritual and Biblical Resources When Dealing with Grief (Module 4 of 6)

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Spiritual and Biblical Resources When Dealing with Grief (Module 4 of 6)

This module will explore what it means to grieve and lament, and we will learn how to help others in their time of sorrow and loss. Special attention will be paid to the Psalms as a resource for encouragement for those dealing with death.

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of key biblical passages that address death, grief, and loss
  • Develop theological resources to respond to common cultural misperceptions and myths surrounding the death experience
  • Discover how Christians practice spiritual care for the dying and grieving
  • Learn how to conduct a caring visit with those facing grief, including the appropriate use of prayers and Scripture

Register Online

Registration Open: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Friday, February 19, 2027

Facilitator

Dr. Matthew McEwen

Dr. Matthew McEwen

DMin, ThM, MDiv, BA, CTPS

Matthew has served as the pastor of the Holt Free Methodist Church since 2006. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Ottawa and an M.Div., Th.M., and D.Min. from Tyndale Seminary. He is also a certified thanatologist and provides grief care to individuals and groups. Matthew volunteers at the Margaret Bahen Hospice in Newmarket, where he was inducted into the June Callwood Circle of Outstanding Volunteers. He teaches the Biblical and Spiritual Resources module for Tyndale’s Death, Dying, and Grief Certificate program and has developed a small‑group curriculum for the Free Methodist Church in Canada on dying well. In his spare time, he enjoys practicing karate with his children.

Costs

  • Individual Modules:  $153.00 (includes HST)
  • Early Bird Package: All six modules can be purchased as a package for $826.00. Please note that the Early Bird Rate (10% off) is available until Friday, October 16, 2026.
  • There is also a 10% discount for full-time Tyndale students, alumni and staff. Please email the Tyndale Centre for Grief and Loss to receive the discount code before registering online at grief-loss@tyndale.ca.

Information for Participants

Link to the seminar:

After registering, you will receive a registration confirmation email, and your spot will be reserved. Please note: the Zoom link will be sent to the email address you registered with the day before the session.

Seeking CEUs:

Please note: CEUs are not granted for the Certificate Program Modules. 

For more information:

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact:

Tyndale Centre for Grief and Loss