Winter 2017/Fuller Online
PM504
Burton
PM504: PASTORAL CARE (4 Units: 161 hours). Bryan Burton
DESCRIPTION: PM504 is a survey of pastoral ministry, focusing on the ideas, skills, and personal development necessary for a student to learn various aspects of pastoral care. This is not a course in pastoral counseling. The course prepares students to give care both in congregational contexts and in contexts that go beyond the congregation (e.g. nonprofit organizations).
LEARNING OUTCOMES: After successful completion of this course, students will be able to (1) describe pastoral care in the context of church life and ministry including pastoral triage; (2) demonstrate a sense of empathy and active listening skills; (3) reflect upon the practice of self-care and develop a plan for self-development; (4) demonstrate skills for theological reflection on the praxis of pastoral ministry; and (5) will have completed an approved online course in mandated reporting.
COURSE FORMAT:This course will be conducted online on a ten-week schedule aligned with Fuller’s academic calendar for a total of 40 instructional hours. Students are required to interact with the material, with each other, and with the instructor regularly through online discussions, reading, and other assignments that promote active learning. The class will include lectures, and small group discussions.
REQUIRED READING: ~1250 pages
*DeGroat, Chuck. Toughest People to Love: How to Understand, Lead, and Love the Difficult People in Your Life. Eerdmans, 2014. ISBN: 978-0802871435, Pub. Price $14.00 [183 pp.].
*Purves, Andrew. Pastoral Theology in the Classical Tradition. Westminster/John Knox, 2001. ISBN: 978-0664222413, Pub. Price $25.00 [144 pp.]
*Rohrer, David. The Sacred Wilderness of Pastoral Ministry: Preparing a People for the Presence of the Lord. IVP, 2012. ISBN: 978-0830838240, Pub. Price $16.00. [180 pp.].
*Willimon, William. Pastor: The Theology and Practice of Ordained Ministry (revised edition). Abingdon Press, 2016. ISBN:978-1501804908, Pub. Price $29.99 [392 pp.].
Required Devotion Text for Weekly Spiritual Formation Practices throughout the Quarter
*Reinders, Philip. Seeking God’s Face: Praying with the Bible through the Year. Baker, 2010. ISBN: 978-0801072642, Pub. Price $29.95 [pp. 500-657…157 pp. total selections corresponding to the weeks of the course only].
Students Choose ONE
*Bernanos, Georges. The Diary of a Country Priest: A Novel. Decapo Press, 2002. ISBN: 978-0786709618, Pub. Price $15.95. [300 pp]. OR
*Bolz-Weber, Nadia. Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint. Jericho Books, 2013. ISBN: 978-1455527083, Pub. Price $22.00 [224 pp.]. OR
*Daniel, Lillian and Martin B Copenhaver. This Odd and Wondrous Calling: The Public and Private Lives of Two Ministers. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2009. ISBN: 978-0802864758, Pub. Price $16.00 [254 pp.]. OR
*Robinson, Marilynne. Gilead: A Novel. Picador, 2006. ISBN: 978-0312424404, Pub. Price $16.00 [247 pp].
Students Choose ONE
Lartey, Emmanuel Y. Pastoral Theology in an Intercultural World. Wipf & Stock, 2013. ISBN: 978-1620329733, Pub Price $20.00 [174 pp.]. OR
Montilla, R. Esteban. Pastoral Care And Counseling With Latino/as. Fortress Press, 2006. ISBN: 978-0800638207, Pub. Price $17.00 [164 pp.]. OR
Wimberly, Edward P. African American Pastoral Care: Revised Edition. Abingdon, 2008. ISBN: 978-0687649495, Pub. Price $18.99 [151 pp.].
ADDITIONAL AND RECOMMENDED READING:
Anderson, Ray S. The Shape of Practical Theology: Empowering Ministry with Theological Praxis. IVP Academic, 2001. ISBN: 978-0830815593, Pub. Price $32.00.
_______________. Self Care: A Theology of Personal Empowerment and Spiritual Healing. Wipf & Stock, 2010. ISBN: 978-1610970594, Pub. Price $32.00.
Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. Life Together. HarperOne, 2009. ISBN: 978-0060608521, Pub Price $14.99.
__________________. Spiritual Care. Fortress, 1995. ISBN: 978-0800618742, Pub. Price $19.00
Cooper-White, Pamela. Shared Wisdom. Augsburg Books, 2004. ISBN: 978-0800634544, Pub. Price $25.00.
Lee, Cameron and Kurt Fredrickson. That Their Work Will Be a Joy: Understanding and Coping with the Challenges of Pastoral Ministry. Wipf & Stock, 2012. ISBN: 978-1608997626, Pub. Price $33.00.
Nouwen, Henri. Wounded Healer. Image Books, 1979. ISBN: 978-0385148030, Pub. Price $12.99.
Peterson, Eugene. The Pastor: A Memoir. HarperOne, 2011. ISBN: 978-0061988219, Pub. Price $16.99.
_______________. The Contemplative Pastor. Eerdmans, 1993. ISBN: 978-0802801142, Pub. Price $19.00 [192 pp.].
Patton, John. Pastoral Care: An Essential Guide. Abingdon Press, 2005. ISBN: 978-0687053223, Pub. Price $19.99.
Purves, Andrew.The Search for Compassion: Spirituality and Ministry. Westminster/John Knox, 1989. ISBN: 978-0664250652, Pub. Price $25.00.
Scazzero, Peter. The Emotionally Healthy Church: A Strategy for Discipleship That Actually Changes Lives. Zondervan, 2015. ISBN: 978-0310520757, Pub. Price $22.99.
Stone, Charles. People-Pleasing Pastors: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Approval-Motivated Leadership. IVP Books, 2012. ISBN: 978-0830841097, Pub. Price $16.00.
Van Deusen Hunsinger, Deborah. Bearing the Unbearable: Trauma, Gospel and Pastoral Care. Eerdmans, 2015. ISBN: 978-0802871039, Pub. Price $20.00 [179pp.].
Willimon, William. Worship as Pastoral Care. Abingdon Press, 1982. ISBN: 978-0687463886, Pub. Price $25.99.
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
Instructional Hours via video lectures, online interactions, etc. [20 hours].
5 Forum posts (100-250 words) reflecting on assigned reading and response to one classmate’s post (50 words) (10% of the grade). [This is related to learning outcomes #1, #3, #4]. [1-2 hours reading and posting per week] [10 hours].
Write a 1000-word autobiographical paper that connects the student’s life experiences to date with their practice of pastoral care. This paper will also include a section on practices for self-care. (25% of the grade) [This is related to learning outcomes #1, #2, #3, #4] [8 hours].
Write a 750-word report on an interview with a pastor related to matters of call and congregational care. (20% of the grade) [This is related to learning outcomes #1, #2, #3, #4] [6 hours].
Write a 2,500-word paper. Students will write a theologically reflective essay responding to a case, its context, and options for pastoral praxis. (30% of the grade) [This is related to learning outcomes #1, 3, and 4] [30 hours].
Engage in spiritual formation practices throughout the quarter. (10% of the grade) [This is related to learning outcome #3] [10 hours].
Complete the online trainings for mandated reporting. (5% of the grade) [This is related to learning outcome #5] [5 hours].
Complete 1250 pages of reading. [This is related to learning outcomes #1, #3, #4] [72 hours].
Complete assigned exercise in active listening. [This is related to learning outcome #2].
PREREQUISITES: IS500 and IS502 are highly recommended but not required.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Option to meet the PC requirement in the 120 MDiv Program.
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.