PPC 502 - Introduction to Pastoral Care (3)

As the core course in pastoral care for students in the MDiv and MACE degree programs, this course provides a basic introduction to the fundamental assumptions, principles and methods of counseling in the context of Christian ministry. The course equips the minister to address himself/herself effectively to the psychological, sociological and theological needs of people in a variety of situations. Emphasis is placed upon constructing and reflecting upon personal narratives in order to better understand pastoral identity and development. The course introduces basic frameworks and skills for pastoral practice and explores common issues presented in pastoral care.