REL 278 Counseling Theories, Skills, and the Pastoral Counselor (3)

To familiarize learners with the major theories of counseling and psychotherapy including an
examination of the worldviews and presuppositions of each theories primary founder. To develop
in learners the ability to critique each theory from a Christian practitioner perspective for
consistency with a Christian worldview and begin the process of evaluation for the integration of
psychology and theology. To develop basic counseling helping skills.