Winter 2011/Pasadena
CN552
Anabalón
CN552: ETICA DE LA CONSEJERIA PASTORA [Ethics of Pastoral Counseling]. Pablo
Anabalón.
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for those who wish to become more
effective pastoral practitioners, by providing tools to address ethical
dilemmas in the practice of pastoral counseling, particularly within the Latino
context.
SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: This course will challenge students to
develop a theological understanding of the ethical dimension in counseling and
to apply insights gained to the practice of pastoral care and counseling,
particularly within the context of the Latino culture. Its purpose is to
provide a solid foundation for practical pastoral ministry.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: By means of this course, students will
- be able to bring together theological and counseling insights from a
practitioner perspective;
- gain tools to address such topics as the nature of pastoral care, the
importance of ethics for effective pastoral care and counseling, the counselor
as ethicist, issues in the professional ethics of counseling, learning from
codes and guidelines of churches and professional counseling organizations,
developing frameworks for Christian ethical practice, ethical problem-solving,
confidentiality, continuing education of the counselor, multiple relationships,
and issues of power in pastoral counseling;
- reflect on ethical considerations in pastoral counseling in the context of
the Latino population;
- develop practical skills in pastoral casework from an ethical
standpoint.
COURSE FORMAT: The course is interactive. It contains a combination of input
from lecturer, class discussion, small group exercises, role-play, debate,
private study, and collaborative presentations. The course will meet weekly for
three-hour sessions.
REQUIRED READING:
- Giles, James E. De Pastor a Pastor: Ética Pastoral
Practica [A Practical Approach to Pastoral Ethics). El Paso, TX: Casa
Bautista de Publicaciones, 1996. ISBN: 0311420761.
- Sanders, R., ed. Christian Counseling Ethics: A Handbook for Therapists,
Pastors & Counselors. InterVarsity Press, 1997 ISBN: 9780830818921,
retail Price: $27.00.
- Pope, K., and M. Vasquez. Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A
Practical Guide, 4th ed. Jossey-Bass Publishers, 2010. ISBN: 9780470633076,
retail Price $55.00.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Anderson, R. S., ed. Theological Foundations for Ministry:
Selected Readings for a Theology of the Church in Ministry. T&T Clark,
1997/2000.
- Bridger, F., and D. Atkinson. Counselling in Context: Developing a
Theological Framework. Darton, Longman & Todd, 1998. ISBN:
9780232522921, retail price: $39.95.
- Salomone, Gabriela, y María Elena Domínguez. La
Transmisión de la Etica: Clínica y Deontología.
Argentina: Editorial Letra Viva, 2006. ISBN: 9506491313, retail price:
$10.91.
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
- Attendance at all classes and participation in one team or individual
presentation to class (15% of grade based on attendance and participation; 15%
on presentation to class).
- A weekly one-to-two-page summary of the assigned reading material using the
model presented in class (30%).
- One 4000-word essay addressing an ethical dilemma in the context of
pastoral counseling (40%).
PREREQUISITES: Spanish.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in Pastoral Counseling
(MIN 5).
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.
This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (October 2010)