This course is a basic overview to highlight the general principles and types of pastoral care. The aim is to acquaint the student with the art of tending to the personal welfare of persons who are hurt, troubled, alienated, or confused within. It is also an attempt to share the challenges that many leaders will face as they minister to the people of God.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
This course will provide a study of biblical models of Pastoral Care and Coaching. When one works with people, one must develop the art of appropriate delegation, the timing of replacement of personnel, and a sensitivity to the emotional climate of an individual within the organization. Science represents the skill and knowledge one must gain to appropriately communicate care in the everyday demands of the life of a Christian.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1) Student will uncover and learn biblical examples of Pastoral care.
2) Student will receive a framework of experiences and opportunities for applying the methods discussed, developed and discovered.
3) Student will be motivated and guided to discover the importance of Pastoral care skills of delegation and cooperation.
4) Student will be able to apply and share with others the difference between Pastoral care versus Clinical counseling.
5) Student will develop knowledge and experiences on the various types of Pastoral care and how to appropriately assist all individual(s) on their Christian journey (some as required by the International COGIC and their respective jurisdictional, district and/or local church body).
6) Student will develop an ongoing love of learning and growing in self-care.
7) Student will augment or develop a passion for Pastoral care for the universal church and ways to enhance their church at the local, district, jurisdictional, and/or (inter)national levels under the leadership of their leader.
8) Student will be acquainted with the responsibility, accountability, organizational and personal integrity needed as one of the leaders of the church.
COURSE TEXT(S) AND RESOURCES (MATERIALS)
1) Basic Types of Pastoral Care & Counseling, Howard Clinebell 2011
2) The Concise Guide for Congregational Care, Melissa Gepford 2022
3) Bible – King James Version only needed as textbook (optional-other versions may be used by student) Optional Resources
4) Dictionary
5) Optional–Concordance and other study helps as needed
COURSE POLICIES
The instructor will adhere to all C. H. Mason Jurisdiction Institute policies pertaining to attendance, make-up tests, auditing, etc. Students are expected to be familiar with these policies. Any absenteeism, late assignments, etc. must be cleared (in advance) with the instructor. Where attendance is expected you must be present for at least 90% of the class to be counted as present. You are allowed (2) two absences. It is extremely important for you to attend class, stay current with the material, and actively participate to benefit from this course. You will be responsible for and tested on both the text and lecture material. If miss a class, it is your responsibility to request and obtain information/material given (e.g., announcements, notes, schedule modifications, etc.) from a classmate. In addition, class sessions may not be photographed, audio, or video recorded by student(s). Technology may only be used for note taking and course related activities during class. Students violating this will be dismissed from class. If you require an exception/accommodation regarding use of technology, please discuss your situation with your instruction who will present to the Dean for approval.
COURSE PROCEDURE
This course will be taught using multiple instructional methods, primarily virtual conference lectures. Virtual conference lectures will be used to introduce important topics and highlight specific content within each chapter. Additional instructional methods will include lecture with PowerPoint, case study with group discussion, oral presentation with an associated critical discussion/real-time application, and video discussion. Typically, chapters will be introduced via lecture format and incorporate interpretive discussions. Following the lecture presentation, students will complete homework and engage in further study online using the primary literature to further illustrate the topic and expand learning.
Typical class outline:
• Announcements with students (Question and Answers-Q&A)
• Chapter/Lesson Introduction
• Lecture/Video
• Student Participation – Discussion
• Lecture/Video
• Student Participation – Discussion
• Announcements, Reminders, Student Q & A, and Student Assignment.
Lectures will be presented by PowerPoint; student interactions may be focused in one-on-one or small group discussions. *Assignments will be delivered and completed online. Lectures are geared toward real-time application of personnel, organization, and supervision.
ASSIGNMENTS AND COURSE PREPARATION
Successfully students usually devote a minimum of (8) eight hours per week to study and prepare.
Readiness to learn means that you are prepared to discuss the content, its practical relevance and real- time application. I have found that successful students:
• Read assigned material before class.
• Actively participate in class discussion, and other relevant thought-provoking questions.
• Review online content prior to completing assignments.
Use the schema below to interpret point’s calculation for assignments.
