Fall, 2017
FS505
DeWitt Goudelock
FS505: CHILD AND
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Brianne DeWitt
Goudelock, PhD
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This
course provides an integrated overview of the process of human development from
infancy through adolescence focusing on application in theological integration
of developmental theory. We will address
psychological, cultural, and theological perspectives on the nature of personal
and social development as we seek to answer the question, “What is God’s
intention for persons to develop into?”
Development will be explored from the poles of flourishing and
languishing as informed by humankind’s origin in God. A life-span approach will explore core areas
of identity development including: moral/faith, gender and sexuality, family
and relationship, and cultural/ethnicity.
Students will reflect on their life experiences and apply course content
to their therapeutic/ministry setting in light of the course content.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1.
Provide
students with a developmental perspective that directly applies to clinical
work.
2.
Provide
an integrative approach to human development.
3.
Provide
an overview of major developmental theories with an emphasis on a
multidimensional view of development.
4.
Explore
issues specific to different developmental periods and issues of family life
cycle stages.
5.
Expose
students to current developmental research areas.
6.
Provide
the opportunity for personal integration.
7.
Provide
the opportunity for in depth application of developmental theories case
studies.
RELATIONSHIP
TO SCHOOL AND SEMINARY LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1.
Graduates,
in their scholarly and clinical work will be equipped to apply the insights of
Christian theology along with the knowledge and techniques of the social and
behavioral sciences.
2.
Graduates
will be prepared to contribute to the development of knowledge as it relates to
the interface of religious, spiritual and psychological functioning.
3.
Graduates
will be aware of and critically engage ecclesial, societal, and global issues
from Christian theological perspectives and demonstrate the ability to make
informed choices toward positive change.
4. Graduates will
demonstrate the ability to identify critical issues of diversity and make
appropriate responses.
5.
Graduates
will be able to pursue careers consistent with their education.
COURSE FORMAT:
The course will be conducted online using an
11-week lesson program aligned with Fuller’s academic calendar. Online discussion, readings, projects, and
papers will facilitate course objectives.
Students are expected to complete all assigned readings and participate
in all discussions. All assignments
must be completed to pass the course and regular online participation is
expected.
REQUIRED READINGS:
Balswick, J. O., King, P. E., & Reimer, K. S.
(2016). The reciprocating self: A
theological perspective of development. 2nd edition. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Academic
Press. ISBN: 0830851437 • ISBN-13: 9780830851430. Suggested retail price: $35.
Balswick,
J. & Balswick, J. (2007). The family:
A Christian perspective on the home (3rd ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. ISBN-10: 0801032490 • ISBN-13: 978-0801032493. Suggested retail price: $29.80.
Course Reader available online.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Online Forum Participation, Journal Assignments, Case Responses, Final
Paper Case Study
PREREQUISITS:
Open to all Fuller Students
RELATIONSHIP
TO CURRICULUM:
1.
Meets BPC Sections 4980.36(c)(5); 4980.36(d)(2)(B),(C),(E),(G) for the State
of CA.
2.
Meets AAMFT core competency domain 2.1
FINAL
EXAM:
Case Study Paper