Winter 2008/Pasadena
CN840A
Augsburger
CN840A/B: PASTORAL PSYCHOTHERAPY: ADVANCED SEMINAR. David Augsburger.
DESCRIPTION: Pastoral psychotherapy, the third and deepest level of pastoral
counseling as a discipline, involves depth work in the reorganization,
reconstruction, redirection of the person and the personality. The three levels
of pastoral care-giving (pastoral care, pastoral counseling, and pastoral
psychotherapy) reach to progressively deeper layers of human relationships,
personhood, and soul. This seminar examines theory and theology of pastoral
psychotherapy and soul-therapy.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Outcomes are shaped by the individual learning plan,
negotiated by personalized contract in line with that person's proposed
dissertation topic and research interests which focus the particular students
course of study. Achievement of these goals will be by mutual dialogue between
student and co-learners (which includes professor of record).
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: This seminar is for those who plan a vocation in
pastoral counseling, the teaching of pastoral care and counseling, or will be
seeking certification in pastoral psychotherapy. The participant will grow in
theological, psychological, and ethical awareness, integrate these learnings
into character and practice in applied life situations of ministry.
COURSE FORMAT: The seminar will meet for three hours per week for discussion,
presentations by participants, lecture by seminar leader, and experiential
process for experiencing of theory and praxis.
REQUIRED READING (Total cost is high. Available for purchase or for reading on
reserve):
- Malony, H. N., and David Augsburger. Christian Counseling.
Nashville: Abingdon, 2007.
- Cooper-White, Pamela. Many Voices. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2007.
- Doehring, Carrie. The Practice of Pastoral Care: A Postmodern
Approach. Louisville. WJK, 2006.
- Dykstra, Robert C. ed. Images of Pastoral Care: Classic Readings. St
Louis: Chalice, 2005.
- Lester, Andrew. The Angry Christian: A Theology for Care and
Counseling. Louisville: WJK, 2003.
- Ramsey, Nancy J., ed. Pastoral Care & Counseling: Refining the
Paradigms. Nashville: Abingdon, 2004.
- Sorenson, Randall. Minding Spirituality. Hillsdale, N.J.: The
Analytic Press, 2004.
- VanKatwyk, P. Spiritual Care and Therapy: Integrative Perspectives.
Waterloo: Wilfred Laurier, 2003.
- Way, Peggy. Created by God: Pastoral Care for All GodŐs People. St Louis: Chalice, 2005.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Augsburger, David. Helping People to Forgive. Louisville:
Westminster/John Knox, 1996.
- Capps, Donald. Agents of Hope. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1995.
- Dodes, Lance. The Heart of Addiction. New York: Harper-Collins,
2003.
- Gerkin, Charles. The Living Human Document. Nashville: Abingdon,
1984.
- Graham, Larry Kent. Care of Persons, Care of Worlds. Nashville:
Abingdon, 1992.
- Howe, Leroy. Comforting the Fearful: Listening Skills for
Caregivers. New York: Paulist Press, 2003.
- Lester, Andrew. Hope in Pastoral Care and Counseling. Louisville:
Westminster/John Knox, 1995.
- Nelson, James B. Thirst: God and the Alcoholic Experience.
Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 2004
- Oden, Thomas. The Structure of Awareness. Nashville: Abingdon,
1969.
- Propst, Rebecca. Psychotherapy in a Religious Framework. New York:
Human Sciences Press, 1988.
- Schlauch, Chris. Faithful Companioning. Minneapolis: Fortress,
1995.
- Wicks, R., R. Parsons & D. Capps. Clinical Handbook of Pastoral
Counseling. Vols. 1-2. Paulist, 1985, 1989.
ASSIGNMENTS: Weekly reading of assigned text, three-page response to central
thesis and crucial issues. Rigorous participation in seminar, presentation to
the seminar as discussion leader, a major research project, and participation
in group experiences. The course plan presented at the beginning of the seminar
will specify the work on which students enrolled will be graded each
quarter.
PREREQUISITES: This seminar is designed for and restricted to PhD and ThM
students.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: A core course recommended to all PhD and ThM
students in the Practical Theology specialization.
FINAL EXAMINATION: No written exam; class evaluation process.
This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (12/07)