This course is designed as a basic introduction to the therapeutic concepts, principles, and skills crucial to the effective pastoral counseling relationship. The course will consider pastoral care in historical perspective, including the differences between secular counseling and pastoral counseling. The bulk of the course will be building essential counseling skills, then actual models of pastoral counseling will be explored for implementation. The practical process of shepherding God’s flock will be discussed along with specific biblical interventions for select problems in living. There will be an overview of ethical considerations in pastoral counseling.
- Teacher: Don McCulloch
In this course, students will examine the application of the gospel to individuals and to the whole earth. We will focus on the application of salvation (ordo salutis), the means of grace, and the kingdom of God. The students will be introduced to pertinent biblical texts and themes, theological terms, key figures, and the importance of culture and history in framing various debates. As the last of three courses in systematic theology, particular attention will be given to the eschatological shape of all Christian theology.
- Teacher: Robbie Crouse