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Pastoral Ministry and Counseling

• PM501 THE PASTORAL OFFICE: The Pastor’s call, family and personal life, call to the local church, time to terminate a pastorate and the relationship of that office to the rest of the church family. General administrative duties, scheduled church programs, and public relations of the church in the community. Selection and training of salaried and unsalaried assistants.
• PM511 HOMILETICS: A graduate level laboratory course in which the student will develop a number of sermons. Sermons which will be developed and taught include expository, topical, biographical, textual, and others.
• PM512 ETHICS: Systematic study of the standards of right and wrong, consideration of ethical issues from a Biblical perspective or moral behavior. Special emphasis on particular ethical challenges facing Christians in today’s world.
• PM550 ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCE: An examination of the theory and practice of sound organizational structure as related to financial stability.
• PM531 SERMON PREPARATION: Methods and techniques of effective sermon preparation. Opportunity to prepare a number of sermons during the course. Sermons will be evaluated by the personal Mentor and at least one other person.
• PC501 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY: A study of the nature of man and human behavior. Various factors associated with the development of human personality and behavior problems will be examined.
• PC511 INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING: Examination of the principles and techniques of counseling and their application to the work of pastors and Christian leader whose responsibility is to analyze and give counsel to those with emotional, social, and spiritual problems., Designed to lay the foundation for further specialized work in the area of Pastoral Counseling.
• PC512 SOLUTION BASED COUNSELING: The Biblical methodology of handling counseling needs through a pro-active approach on the part of both the counselor and counselee. Prerequisite: PC511
• PC513 PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION: The religious characteristics, problems, and needs of the individual in the various stages of the human cycle will be examined in the light of the concepts of developmental PSYCHOLOGY. Giving consideration to the function of various religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices against the background offered by modern PSYCHOLOGY.
• PC514 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY): The physical, mental, emotional, and social development of the individual with special emphasis on the years from infancy to adolescence will be examined. General principles of development are carefully considered and applied to specific case studies. Factors are noted which affect the child's development. Prerequisite: PC211.
• PC515 GUILT AND GRACE: Intensive study of the PSYCHOLOGY of sin and guilt, and the practical application of the biblical doctrine of grace.
• PC516 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LOVE: The phenomenon and effects of love are examined from biblical perspective.
• PC517 LAY COUNSELING: Detailed study of the selection and training of lay persons for ministry in the counseling programs of the church. How to select and what to teach. Prerequisite: PC511.
• PC518 INTRODUCTION TO PASTORAL COUNSELING: An intermediate study of the principles and techniques of counseling and their specific application to the work of pastors and Christian leaders whose responsibility is to analyze and give counsel to those with social, emotional, and spiritual problems. Prerequisite PC511.
• PC527 & PC528 ISSUES IN COUNSELING I&II: Application of theoretical therapeutic counseling techniques by pastors and other Christian leaders to specific areas of pastoral care, such as pre-marital and family counseling, ministering to the chemically dependent, ministering to families, crisis intervention, an conflict management. PREREQUISITE: PC511
• PC531, PC532 PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING and MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING: Two Semester course providing intensive study of the principles and methods of pastoral counseling in the areas of pre-marriage and marriage problems. Includes a detailed study of the purpose, fulfillment, and basis of marriage, showing the principles that produce lasting harmony in marriage, and elements that produce a meaningful courtship and its relation to marriage. Procedures for training and helping people in successful family life are studied. The first Semester emphasizes courtship processes and pre-marital problems. Second Semester may be taken independently. PREREQUISITE: PC511
• PC534 COUNSELING THE TERMINALLY ILL: Counseling techniques specifically related to the needs of the terminally ill. PREREQUISITE: PC511
• PC535 COUNSELING CHILDREN: Counseling techniques specifically related to the needs of those under the age of twelve years old. PREREQUISITE: PC511
• PC536 COUNSELING ADOLESCENTS: Counseling methods and techniques specifically related to the needs of those in the teen years. PREREQUISITE: PC511
• PC537 COUNSELING ADULTS: Counseling techniques specifically related to the needs of adults. PREREQUISITE: PC511
• PC538 GERIATRIC COUNSELING: Counseling methods and techniques specifically related to the needs of senior citizens. PREREQUISITE: PC511
• PC539 COUNSELING VICTIMS OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOLISM: Provides a survey of the nature of chemical dependency in contemporary society, examines the relevant biblical material, and offers approaches to the ministry which enables pastors to utilize the resources of their community and church in aiding the chemically dependent and their families. PREREQUISITE: PC511
• PC540 DEALING WITH DEATH AND GRIEF: Emphasis is placed on the emotional state of the dying and the grieving. Particular emphasis is placed on the Christian perspective. Procedure in counseling the dying and the bereaved. The ministry of counseling through the church in this vital area of human distress is central to this course. PREREQUISITE: PC511
• PC542 CRISIS COUNSELING: Provides study of counseling techniques for persons who are undergoing crisis in their lives. Subjects covered include rape, abortion, childlessness, child abuse, spouse beating, and handicap suddenly occurred because of illness or accident.
• PC543 THE BIBLE IN COUNSELING: Emphasis on how the proper use of the Bible alone can aid the pastor in helping others solve their problems. Critical examination of the Biblical issues are central to the successful completion of this course. PREREQUISITE: PC511
• PC546 COUNSELING THE SEXUALLY ABUSED: Provides study of counseling techniques for persons who have been victims of this type of abuse.
• PC547 COUNSELING THE CULTIST: Counseling methods and techniques to be utilized when dealing with those involved in cults. PREREQUISITES: PC511, CR411
• PC550 COUNSELING THE CO-DEPENDENT: Emphasis on helping the co-dependent.