In 1943, an enraged Gen. George S. Patton slapped a battle-fatigued U.S. soldier at a military hospital and accused him of cowardice, an episode that nearly ended Patton’s career. Nearly 70 years later, two filmmakers — one of them Patton’s grandson — are trying to help soldiers cope with what is now called post-traumatic stress [...]
A Denver seminary is offering a master’s degree for military chaplains aimed at helping them assist servicemen and women suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The Iliff (EYE’-liff) School of Theology said Monday that classes for its new master’s in pastoral and spiritual care begin in August. Iliff spokeswoman Greta Gloven says the program is designed [...]
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