Spring 2016/Fuller Live!

Pasadena, Seattle

CN553

Ryan

CN553: PASTORAL CARE AND ABUSE (4 Units: 161 Hours). Dale Ryan.

DESCRIPTION: This class seeks to provide a comprehensive introduction to abuse—sexual, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Several approaches to understanding abuse from a theological perspective will be explored. The class will also explore practical tools and skills needed for helpful pastoral responses to those who have been abused.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: There are three objectives for this course: (1) that students will become well-informed about the dynamics of abuse and trauma; (2) that students will understand the biblical and theological resources that might assist them to develop effective ministry to people struggling with these issues and (3) that students will become better able to envision and develop effective recovery ministry strategies.

COURSE FORMAT: This class meets once a week for three hour sessions for a total of 30 instructional hours in the classroom for lecture and discussion.

REQUIRED READING: 1,200 pp. required.

Herman, Judith. Trauma and Recovery: The aftermath of violence-from domestic abuse to political terror. Basic Books, 1997. ISBN: 978-0465087303, Pub. Price $17.50 [304 pp.].

Jantz, G. L., & Ann McMurray, Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse. Revell, 2009. ISBN: 978-0800733230, Pub. Price $16.99 [304 pp. assigned].

VanVonderen, Jeff, Dale Ryan, and Juanita Ryan. Soul Repair: Rebuilding a Spiritual Life. InterVarsity Press, 2008. ISBN: 978-0830834976. The hard cover version is out-of-print. Sources are listed in syllabus. [191 pp.].

Kroeger, C. C., & Nancy Nason-Clark. No Place for Abuse: Biblical and Practical Resources to Counteract Domestic Violence. InterVarsity Press, 2001. ISBN: 978-0830838387, Pub. Price $17.00 [249 pp.].

Additional relevant reading to make a combined total of 1,200 pages. A list of recommended books will be available in the syllabus.

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

  1. Instruction hours (21%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1-3].

  1. Weekly sessions [22 hours].

  2. Participation in Class Discussion [8 hours].

  1. Reading Assignment. Read all required texts plus additional reading for a total of 1,200 pages (20% of grade). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1-3] [69 hours].

  2. Case Study Assignments. Submit 4, 750-word essays (32% of grade). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1-3] [24 hours].

  3. Biblical Studies Assignment: Submit a 2,500 word paper (approx. 9 pages) which exegetes a biblical text and responds to a congregational member struggling with that text. Details in syllabus (27% of grade). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #2] [20 hours].

  4. Spiritual Practice Assignment. 15 minute daily reflection on an emailed meditation (details in syllabus). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #3] [17 hours].

PREREQUISITES: None.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets the 144 MDiv core requirement in Pastoral Care and Counseling (MIN5). Required in Recovery Ministry emphasis and option to count in the Youth, Family, and Culture emphasis.

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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