Spring 2004/Pasadena
CN556
T. J. Brenneman
CN556: PASTORAL CARE AND HEALING USING THE CREATIVE ARTS. Terri J. Plank
Brenneman.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course is a practical, hands-on approach to the use of
artistic expression in pastoral care giving contexts. The integration of
Christian use of the arts and rituals in spiritual practices and the use of
expressive arts in various therapeutic environments will be explored.
Participants will learn to incorporate music, movement, drama, visual arts,
story-telling and writing into healing experiences. The focus is not technical
skill or mastery, but exploring the dynamics of the creative engagement and
healing in relationship to God, others and self. These integrative explorations
will be grounded in theological, biblical and psychological foundations
regarding the use of the arts in both spiritual and therapeutic
practice.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- The course provides a theological and psychological integrative
foundation for use of the creative arts in various healing contexts for
pastors, pastoral counselors, and church leaders. Through first-hand experience
of using creative arts for self-exploration, participants will synthesize their
personal experience with academic learning. Rich resources and tools will be
obtained to assist the healing process of individuals and communities in
counseling, congregational worship, educational, small group settings, and
outreach settings.
COURSE FORMAT:
- An interactive class, including lectures, small group work,
experiential exercises and practical training. The development of skills and
use of creative arts for self-exploration is integral to the course. Students
are asked to be prepared for "hands-on" work and to provide appropriate
materials for some of the course activities. The class will meet weekly for a
three-hour session.
REQUIRED READING:
- Gire, Ken. Windows of the Soul: Experiencing God in New
Ways. Zondervan, 1996.
- Viladesau, Richard. Theology and the Arts: Encountering God through
Music, Art and Rhetoric. Paulist Press, 2000.
- Willimon, William H. Worship as Pastoral Care. Abingdon, 1979.
- Course Reader.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Adams, Doug and Diane Apostolos-Cappadona, eds. Dance as
Religious Studies. Crossroad, 1990.
- Benner, David G. Care of Souls: Revisioning Christian Nurture and
Counsel. Baker, 1998.
- Cameron, Julia. The Artist's Way. 10th ed. New York: JP Tarcher,
2002.
- Coleman, Earle J. Creativity and Spirituality: Bonds between Art and
Religion. State University of New York Press, 1998,
- Dyrness, William A. Visual Faith: Art, Theology and Worship in
Dialogue. Baker, 2001.
- Malchiodi, Cathy A. The Art Therapy Sourcebook. Los Angeles: Lowell
House, 1998.
- Stairs, Jean. Listening for the Soul: Pastoral Care and Spiritual
Direction. Fortress, 2000.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- (1) Class attendance (students missing more than two class sessions
will not receive a passing grade) and preparation for and participation in all
class activities (25%). (2) Reading of 1000 pages (15%). (3) Daily Journal to
be documented every two weeks (20%). (4) Individual or joint project using some
aspect of the creative arts for healing in a ministry or counseling setting, OR
a 12 page integrative paper--topics to be mutually agreed between student(s)
and professor (40%).
PREREQUISITES: None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Projects will be presented in class for the last several class
periods including the final examination week. Outline and bibliography of
project/paper to be shared with all class members.