PRTH 3503 - Pastoral Care And Counseling

Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to the practice of pastoral care of congregations, including cultural, psychological, and social considerations related to nurturing personal and spiritual well-being. Special emphasis is given to basic counseling skills and crisis response within the pastoral role, researching issues and problems common to individuals and families at various life stages, grounded in theological reflection as well as psychosocial theory, and developing a philosophy and practice of pastoral counseling that is biblical, relevant, and appropriate to interpersonal growth and change in predictable times or in adverse circumstances.

Offered: Fall
Modality: In-Person

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PRTH 3503 - Pastoral Care And Counseling