Spring 2015/Fuller Live!

Houston, Menlo Park, and Pasadena

PM504

Anabalon

PM504: PASTORAL CARE (4 Units: 161 hours). Pablo Anabalon.

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, paying particular attention to the ministry within the Hispanic context in the USA.

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, particularly in the Latino context; and (5) I understand the rules of mandated reporting.

COURSE FORMAT: This class meet five Saturdays in the week for eight-hour sessions 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: 1,250 total number of pages required.

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.].

Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. Vida en comunidad. Ediciones Sígueme,  2003. ISBN: 978-8430108939, Pub. Price $20.95 [116 pp.].

Harpprecht, Christopher, Zwetsch, Roberto. Teologia practica en el contexto de America Latino. Editorial Sinodal, 2011. ISBN: 978-9978910696, Pub. Price $20.00 [373 pp.].

Nouwen, Henri. En el nombre de Jesus. Promoción Popular Cristiana, 1997. ISBN: 978-8428811484, Pub. Price $14.95 [88 pp.].

Nouwen, Henry. El sanador herido. Promoción Popular Cristiana, 2005. ISBN: 978-8428813112, Pub. Price $10.25 [128 pp.].

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

Radillo, Rebeca. Cuidado pastoral contextual e integral. Libros Desafío, 2007. ISBN: 978-1558834743, Pub. Price $11.95 [117 pp.].

Rodríguez Sánchez, Jesus. Imágenes de cuidado pastoral y su influencia en la calidad del cuido. Publicaciones Puertorriqueñas, 2006. ISBN: 978-1933485454, Pub. Price $14.95 [128 pp.].

Scazzero, Peter. Espiritualidad emocionalmente sana. Zondeevan, 2003. ISBN: 978-0829751406, Pub. Price $11.99 [233 pp.].

RECOMMENDED 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.

Bolz-Weber, Nadia. Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint. Jericho Books, 2013. ISBN: 978-1455527083, Pub. Price $22.00 [224 pp.].

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.

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.].

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.

Gibbs, Eddie. Liderar en una cultura de cambios: Las claves del liderazgo del futuro. Peniel, 2007. ISBN: 987-5571490, Pub. Price $16.98 [272 pp.].

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.

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

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.

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

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

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. (15% of the grade) [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1, 2, 3, & 4]. [40 hours].

2. Complete 1,250 pages of reading. [62 hours].

3. 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. (20% of the grade) [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1, 2, & 3] [8 hours].

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

5. Write a 2,500-word paper developing their theology of vocational ministry, and practices of congregational care. (30% of the grade) [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1, 2, 3, & 4] [30 hours].

6. Engage in spiritual formation practices throughout the quarter. (10% of the grade) [This assignment is related to learning outcome#3] [10 hours].

7. Complete the online trainings for mandated reporting. (5% of the grade). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #5] [5 hours].

PREREQUISITES: Spanish. 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.