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PM504

Howell

PM504: PASTORAL CARE (4 Units: 160 hours). Bradley Gordon Howell

DESCRIPTION: PM504 is a survey of pastoral care, focusing on the ideas, skills, and personal development necessary for a student to learn pastoral care. 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 say (1) I have developed an understanding of pastoral care to individuals, families, and congregations, in the contexts of worship, community life, and daily pastoral routines; (2) I can empathize with people to whom I minister; (3) I am more committed to self-development and self-care; (4) I have learned how to engage in theological reflection on the praxis of pastoral care; (5) I understand the rules of mandated reporting.

COURSE FORMAT:This class meets once per week for three-hour sessions for a total of 30 hours of classroom plus 10 hours of directed learning activities for a total of 40 instructional hours. The class will include lectures, and small group discussions. Appropriate faculty members will provide short video segments along with related reading content for certain aspects of the course. Each of these modules would include (a) a video portion where the professor discussed the key issues, (b) a set of readings that covered the psychological issues, the pastoral issues, and the theological issues, and (c) a case study to which the students would respond.

REQUIRED READING: ~1250 pages (1021-1075 pages from the required reading section and 225 pages from one of the books in the additional and recommended reading section).

Barnes, Craig. The Pastor as Minor Poet: Texts and Subtexts in the Ministerial Life. Eerdmans, 2008. ISBN: 978-0802829627, Pub. Price $20.00 [154 pp.].

Peterson, Eugene. Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work. Eerdmans, 1992. ISBN: 978-0802806604, Pub. Price $20.00 [251 pp.].

Willimon, William. Pastor: The Theology and Practice of Ordained Ministry. Abingdon Press, 2002. ISBN: 978-0687045327, Pub. Price $29.00 [392 pp.].

Choose ONE

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. When “Spiritual but Not Religious” is Not Enough: Seeing God in Surprising Places, Even the Church. Jericho Books, 2014. ISBN: 978-1455523092, Pub. Price $15.00 [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.].

RECOMMENDED AND ADDITIONAL READING:

Anderson, Ray S. The Shape of Practical Theology: Empowering Ministry with Theological Praxis. IVP Academic, 2001. ISBN: 978-0830815593, Pub. Price $27.00.

Bolsinger, Tod. It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian: How the Community of God Transforms Lives. Brazos, 2004. ISBN: 978-1585585229, Pub. Price $17.00.

Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. Life Together. HarperOne, 2009. ISBN: 978-0060608521, Pub Price $14.00.

Brown, Warren S. and Brad D. Strawn. The Physical Nature of Christian Life: Neuroscience, Psychology, and the Church. Cambridge University Press, 2012. ISBN: 978-0521734219, Pub. Price $28.99.

Cooper-White, Pamela. Shared Wisdom. Augsburg Books, 2004. ISBN: 978-0800634544, Pub. Price $25.00.

Eclov, Lee. Pastoral Graces: Reflections on the Care of Souls. Moody Publishers, 2012. ISBN: 978-

0802405678, Pub. Price $14.00.

Gibbs, Eddie. The Journey of Ministry: Insights from a Life of Practice. IVP Books, 2012. ISBN: 978-0830837915, Pub. Price $15.00.

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 $31.00.

Nouwen, Henri. In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership. Crossroad Publishing, 1992. ISBN: 978-0824512590, Pub. Price $14.95.

_________. 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 $17.00.

_________. Under the Unpredictable Plant: An Exploration in Vocational Holiness. Eerdmans,

1994. ISBN: 978-0802808486, Pub Price $20.00.

Purves, Andrew. The Crucifixion of Ministry: Surrendering Our Ambitions to the Service of Christ. IVP Books, 2007. ISBN: 978-0830834396, Pub. Price $16.00.

Rohrer, David. The Sacred Wilderness of Pastoral Ministry: Preparing a People for the Presence of the Lord. IVP Press, 2012. ISBN: 978-0830838240, Pub. Price $15.00.

Scazzero, Peter. The Emotionally Healthy Church: A Strategy for Discipleship That Actually Changes Lives. Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 978-0310293354, Pub. Price $18.99.

Stone, Charles. People-Pleasing Pastors: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Approval-Motivated Leadership. IVP Books, 2012. ISBN: 978-0830841097, Pub. Price $16.00.

Willimon, William. Worship as Pastoral Care. Abingdon Press, 1982. ISBN: 978-0687463886, Pub. Price $25.99.

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT

  1. Attend and participate in class, and engage in online interactions. [SLO #1, #2, #3, #4] (15% of the grade)

  2. Write a 1000-word autobiographical paper that connects the student’s upbringing with their practice of pastoral care. This paper will also include a section on practices for self-care. [8 hours] [SLO #1, #2, #3] (20% of the grade)

  3. Write a 750-word report on an interview with a pastor related to matters of call and congregational care. [6 hours] [SLO #1, #2, #3] (20% of the grade)

  4. Write a 2500-word paper developing their theology of vocational ministry, and practices of congregational care. [30 hours] [SLO #1, #3, #4] (30% of the grade)

  5. Engage in spiritual formation practices throughout the quarter. [10 hours] [SLO #3] (10% of the grade)

  6. Complete the online trainings for mandated reporting. [5 hours] [SLO #5} (5% of the grade).

  7. Complete 1250 pages of reading. [62 hours]

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.


NOTE: This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. Textbook prices are set by publishers and are subject to change.

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