Spring 2014/Pasadena
CN535
Anabalon
CN535: LUTO, DUELO Y MUERTE [Grief, Loss & Death] (4 Units). Pablo Anabalon.
DESCRIPTION: As ministers we are often confronted with the realities of death and dying, suffering and losses. We are called to assist those confronted by this reality by bringing hope. This course will explore the multifaceted dimensions of grief and dying, the meaning of pain, the theological understanding of suffering, as well as of healing in the context of Christian faith. We will emphasize the pastoral role in the caregiving ministry particularly within the context of the Latino culture.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the end of the course, participants will have (1) come to understand the multiple processes of grieving loss particularly within the Latino culture; (2) become familiar with different models of counseling related to grief; (3) reflected on their own experiences related to losses and pain, exploring implications for their ministries; and (4) developed skills to assist bringing incarnational presence.
COURSE FORMAT: The class will meet once a week for a three-hour session. We will pay attention to both content and process: our own losses and their implications for ministry; different theological understandings of death, dying, healing, and hope; and specific clinical skills required to assist those who are suffering.
REQUIRED READING:
Allende, Isabel. Paula. Plaza y Janes Editores, 1994. ISBN: 978-08401385230, Pub. Price $14.99 [366 pp.].
Anderson, R. Theology of Death and Dying. Basil Blackwell & Sons, 1986. ISBN: 978-0631148470, Pub. Price $44.95 [180 pp.].
Lewis, C. S. Una Pena en Observación. Rayo, 2006. ISBN: 978-0061140075, Pub. Price $11.99 [112 pp.].
Maldonado, J. Crisis, perdida, y consolación en la familia. Libros Desafío, 2005. ISBN: 978-1558831322, Pub. Price $12.60 [86 pp.].
Nouwen, H. A Letter of Consolation. Harper & Row, 1998. ISBN: 978-0060663148, Pub. Price $11.99 [96 pp.].
Sittser, G. Recibir la gracia escondida. Zondervan, 2006. ISBN: 978-0829745603, Pub. Price $10.99 [256 pp.].
Wolterstoff, N. Lament for a Son. Eerdmans, 1987. ISBN: 978-0802802941, Pub. Price $12.00 [111 pp.].
Worden, W. El tratamiento del duelo: Asesoramiento psicológico y terapia. Paidos, 1997. ISBN: 978-8449324017, Pub. Price $59.98 [286 pp.].
RECOMMENDED READING: Bibliography included in the syllabus.
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
A minimum of 1,200 pages of reading.
Attendance at all classes and completion of readings and assignments in preparation for classes (20% of final grade).
Participation in a group presentation to the class (20%).
Completion of a 15-page written case study in pastoral practice (30%).
Theological reflection (20 pages) on a theme arising from this course (30%).
PREREQUISITES: Spanish.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets the MDiv core requirement in Pastoral Counseling (MIN 5).
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.