P325 Pastoral Care and Counseling (3 credits)

P325 Pastoral Care and Counseling (3 credits) Prerequisites: none September 14 - October 23, 2015 Term A Bruce Pringle, M.Ed, PhD bpringle@sasktel.net Course Description A study of counselling techniques with special emphasis on biblical principles of counselling. Specific problem areas are discussed and principles are considered in light of their application within pastoral settings. Relationship to Horizon s Mission and Core Competencies Pastors will find themselves in the role of a counselor whether they feel adequate or not. Counseling activity still remains a part of the pastor s life regardless how specialized the organized church and society at large become. Our people want real answers that are sound Biblically. Pastoral counseling is only one part of Pastoral care. In this class we will also look at the Pastor s role in the marriage preparation and performing of Marriages. Also, the Pastor s role in ministering to families who have lost loved ones, which will include practical teaching on dealing with Funeral Homes, the Memorial Service, the Interment and ongoing grief counseling with the Family. Therefore, the following areas of competency development apply to this course: E.g., Spiritually Mature (SM): models a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ, practices core spiritual disciplines, uses spiritual gifts in ministry, committed to lifelong Christ-like formation. Disciple Maker (DM): witnesses for Jesus Christ, demonstrates global awareness and missionary need, teaches and mentors others to become competent Kingdom leaders. Ministry Developer (MD): aware of key ministry models, develops strategies for healthy church practices and programs. Essential Elements (EE) of Competency Development In order to meet a level of competency, students should be able to: 1. Articulate sound, doctrinal truths using language and metaphor consistent with the hearer and occasion (DM). 2. Demonstrates the ability to infer life principles from these truths and to convey them to others (DM).

2 3. Models an authentic Christian experience that demonstrates full devotion to Jesus Christ, is appealing to observers, and creates relational thirst. Prioritizes time to allow for meaningful dialog (DM). 4. Acts redemptively to transform all aspects of reality including physical, mental, emotional and spiritual: personal and corporate. Is able to differentiate between divine and human responsibility and act appropriately (SM). 5. Demonstrates a life yielded to the Holy Spirit prioritizing a connection with Christ (John 15:5) and the self-examination necessary to grow in character and the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22, 23) (SM). 6. Provides an example to follow as a challenging teacher and supportive coach: able to delegate ministry and authority and holds others accountable (MD). The content, assignments, presentations, and role-play in this course are designed to challenge you in the following ways: Cognitive - what the student should know and understand: The purpose and importance of counseling from a Christian perspective. The role of the Holy Spirit of God as the Counselor. The study of the model of Jesus Christ s as He counseled in the Gospels. Specific Scripture passages will be discussed. The powerful resource of the Word of God as the greatest counseling tool. The skills and professionalism of a Godly counselor. How to assess problems and challenges that are present in the lives our people. Affective - what you should experience and value: Your personal qualities, abilities and skills for effectively helping people with their life challenges and problems, with the understanding that counseling is part of a pastor s overall ministry. Discerning exclusivity of the individual temperament and functioning of each person as God's creation. Conative skills and application: Gain personal confidence in the Biblical counseling experience. Be cognizant of the importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to be in control of every counseling situation. In counseling others, the Pastoral counselors will look at themselves to recognize how they could fall also, if they stray from God s love and grace.

3 Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Have a greater understanding of the working of the Holy Spirit in the counseling setting. He is the Counselor, we are the facilitators (see EE 1,2) 2. Be challenged by the severe pain and dysfunction of parishioners that they will counsel. This will come about by reading the case studies in the Pringle textbook, the classroom teaching of difficult counseling scenarios, and practicing through counseling role play (see EE 3, 4) 3. Be forced to look at their own struggles over their lives and make concrete decisions to be healed. (see EE 3, 5, 6) Portfolio Components This course supports the following portfolio components (See Student Handbook, p.?) for further description):. Not applicable Ministry Formation Components This course includes one assignment that also applies to your Ministry Formation requirements (See Student Handbook, p.?) for further description): Not applicable Required Readings Benner, David. Strategic Pastoral Counseling: A Short-Term Structured Model. Second edition. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2003. Pringle, Bruce. Healing for the Heart and the Spirit. Victoria, B.C.: Friesen Press, 2013. ** Collins, Gary. Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide. Third edition. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2007. NOTE: Although Collins book will not be a required reading, it will be used as a resource for your class presentations. Course Assignments and Evaluation I expect that students will attend each class session. Academic policies outline the formal allowance for absence. This allowance is intended for unforeseen circumstances not as a slush fund for personal convenience. Absences over the policy allowance without permission will affect the overall student evaluation. A. Assignments 1. Class Presentations on Counseling Issues. Gary Collins text will be your main resource, but other materials may be added. I will give the topic and Collins chapter number. Two (2) class presentations are required and each presentation will deal with a separate topic (see EE#1; LO#2). Details are included in a separate handout Due dates: To be arranged

4 2. Critical Review of Benner Text. A reflective analysis and critical review of Strategic Pastoral Counseling (see EE#1, 2; LO#1, 2). This includes 3 parts: a. A review of the Book. What is the author covering in his material? b. Discuss the positive and negative aspects of his treatise c. What has Benner taught me about Pastoral Counseling? Length: 4-5 pages. Due date: Monday, October 12, 2015 3. Your personal journey through Healing for the Heart and the Spirit. With the use of Pringle s Workbook, you will explore many dimensions of the analysis and counseling of suffering individuals (see EE#4, 5, 6; LO#3). There will be times when you will be asked to personalize a certain issue. In pastoral counseling, we need to recognize that we should not expect our parishioners/clients to go deeper or work harder than we are prepared to. Due Date: A schedule will be given to have chapters completed and submitted. 4. Written Report of Interviews with Two Pastors. The purpose of this assignment is to personalize your awareness of the role of pastoral counseling in the ministry of pastors (see EE#2, 3, 6; LO#1, 2). Please follow these guidelines: a. Interview two pastors in different churches. b. Confer with your classmates regarding whom you will be interviewing. If two or more class members intend to interview the same persons, get organized so as to set up only ONE interview time with that pastor and go as a group.. c. Guidelines and interview questions for this assignment are included in a separate handout. Due date: Monday, October 19, 2015 B. Time Investment Readings Classroom time Assignment #1 Assignment #2 Assignment #3 Assignment #4 Total = 30 hrs 36 hrs 8 hrs 12 hrs 20 hrs 6 hrs 112 hrs Course Outline This course on Pastoral Counseling will be very practical in nature with much student involvement. Case studies and role play will be an integral part of learning. Some of the major areas that will be covered will be: I. We have this Ministry 2 Cor. 4:1-11 II. Who is the Pastoral Counselor and what is Pastoral Counseling?

5 III. Why is pastoral counseling necessary? * Everyone has a need because of the realities of sin and the fallen nature of people. IV. What are the pastoral counselor s resources for effective counseling? * The Word of God, the Person of Jesus Christ and God the Holy Spirit. V. What are some of the major issues and topics of life and living that lead people to need pastoral counseling and how does the pastoral counselor respond to these needs? VI. Special consideration will be given to the Marriage - Marriage preparation, rehearsal and marriage ceremony and Grief - counseling families through the death of a loved one, the memorial service, interment and ongoing grief counseling. VII. When and how does the pastoral counselor determine the need to refer people to more specialized helpers and agencies? General Assignment Guidelines Please see the Horizon College and Seminary Format Guide (click here) for assignment submission and formatting guidelines as well as policies for late assignments, extensions, and rescheduling of exams. Academic Honesty Horizon College and Seminary uses the following definition of plagiarism from the University of Saskatchewan: Plagiarism is the presentation of the work or idea of another in such a way as to give others the impression that it is the work or idea of the presenter. Adequate attribution is required. What is essential is that another person have no doubt which words or research results are the student s and which are drawn from other sources (Office of the University Secretary, 2012). Students are expected to give due recognition to sources from which all substantial phrases, sentences or even ideas are drawn. Note also that you may not submit work done in one course to satisfy the requirements of another course (unless both instructors agree beforehand to accept such work). See here for examples of plagiarism and further guidelines in the Student Handbook. Disability Services Information If you have specific physical or mental health conditions or learning disabilities that require accommodations, please contact the Dean of Students, Jolyn Sloan, as early as possible so that your learning and/or physical needs can be met appropriately. You will need to provide current documentation of your disability or condition. For more information, make an appointment with Jolyn Sloan, Dean of Student Services at 306-374-6655 ext. 229 or jsloan@horizon.edu. Assessment/Grading Horizon s grading is based on the stated criteria for learning outcomes, which is in keeping with a competency-based education (CBE) approach. Since competency is the focus of assessment, students will receive grades on assignments according to the four-level CBE scale below. Assessments will include feedback on specific elements of the competencies with

6 commendations and suggestions for improvement. However, for transferability purposes the final grade for the course will include a U of S equivalency letter grade. Horizon CBE scale E Exceeding competency requirements A- to A+ M Meeting competency requirements B- to B+ BTM Beginning to meet competency requirements C- to C+ NYM Not yet meeting competency requirements F to D- U of S equivalent **Please note that in order to pass this course, you must achieve a level that either meets or exceeds the competency requirements. Bibliography Adams, Jay. The Christian Counselor s Manual: The Practice of Nouthetic Counseling. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1973.. Competent to Counsel. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1970.. How to Help People Change. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1986.. A Theology of Christian Counseling. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1979. Ahlem, L. Do I Have To Be Me? Glendale: Gospel Light, 1973. Anderson, Neil. The Bondage Breaker: Overcoming Negative Thoughts, Irrational Feelings, Habitual Sins. Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House, 2006. Anderson, Ray. The Effective Pastor: A Practical Guide to the Ministry. Chicago: Moody, 1985. Augsburger, D. The Freedom of Forgiveness. Chicago: Moody Press, 1973. Benner, David. Care of Souls: Revisioning Christian Nurture and Counsel. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.. Strategic Pastoral Counseling: A Short-Term Structured Model. Second Edition. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003. Bounds, E. M. The Necessity of Prayer. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1976. Brown, R. He Came to Set the Captives Free. Chino: Chick, 1986. Bubeck, M. I. The Adversary. Chicago: Moody Press 1975. Buchanan, Duncan. The Counseling Of Jesus. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1985. Carlson, D. Overcoming Hurts and Anger. Eugene: Harvest House, 1981. Carr, L. & Carr, G. The Fierce Goodbye. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1990. Chapman, G. Anger: Handling a Powerful Emotion in a Healthy Way. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1999. Cloud, Henry and Townsend, John. Boundaries: When to Say Yes, When to Say No, to Take Control of Your Life. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992.

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