Pastoral Care

PC501 STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP (1)

Stratton
The Stephen Series is a system of lay caring ministry developed for use in the church setting. The program trains and supports lay people as they care for others in their communities who are in need or in crisis. We have adapted this program for our seminary setting. Students will learn care-giving skills such as listening and experience care-giving in one-on-one situations. There are four training/practicum options available, each for one hour credit. Course repeatable up to four hours total. An interview is required with the Director of Student Services. Credit only.

The core elective requirements in Servant Ministry for the M.Div can be met through coursework in the range, PC510-549.

PC510 THE SERVANT AS PASTORAL CARE-GIVER (3)

Headley, Mucherera, Stratton
Undertakes the task of forming pastoral care givers who focus on the value of persons and their relationships, who know the history of pastoral care, the major therapeutic models, and the application of biblical principles to pastoral care and counseling, with the result that they can identify basic human problems and respond appropriately through pastoral care and counseling.

PC515 PASTORAL CRISIS INTERVENTION (3)

Mucherera, Stratton
A study of the theory and practice of pastoral counseling crisis intervention based on the premise that crises are an essential aspect of any structured understanding of human life and development. The course will cover episodes of crisis in people's lives where the stakes are high for disintegration or for growth. Theoretical orientation to crisis and clinical intervention techniques for various types of crises will be taught and practiced. Theological and faith issues such as theodicy during crisis events will be examined.

PC550 TUTORIAL IN PASTORAL CARE (1-3)

Headley, Holeman, Mucherera, Sierra, Stratton
For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of introductory study in Pastoral Counseling. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated.

PC599 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN PASTORAL CARE (1-3)

Headley, Holeman, Mucherera, Sierra, Stratton
Guided, independent, introductory research in Pastoral Care. See academic policy and procedures . By contract. Credit only. May be repeated.

PC610 THE PASTOR AND MARRIAGE (3)

Staff
A combined educational and enrichment experience for seminary students and their spouses. Focuses upon the pastor's own marriage and ministry related to marriage in the parish context. Prerequisite: PC510 or CO601.

PC650 TUTORIAL IN PASTORAL CARE (1-3)

Headley, Holeman, Mucherera, Sierra, Stratton
For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of intermediate study in Pastoral Care. Consult syllabus for prerequisites/course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated.

PC655 CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION (3, 6)

Mucherera
The learning of pastoral care through participation in programs accredited by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education. Emphasis is placed upon the interpersonal relationships of the student under the supervision of certified chaplains. Includes lectures, interviews, readings, and case presentations, along with individual and group discussions led by chaplains, pastors, and guest lecturers. Taught at approved Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) or College of Supervision and Psychotherapy (CSP) Centers. Application needs to be made three months prior to the start of the unit. Prerequisite: PC510 or PC515 (MDivs.) or CO601 and CO655 (MAs.); and interview by chaplain (cost borne by student). Recommended for middlers and seniors. Credit only.

CPE Tuition Payment Policy
When a student has been accepted for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training, the student will pay tuition to Asbury Theological Seminary according to the number of academic credit hours she or he has registered for CPE credits (3 or 6 credit hours). Asbury Theological Seminary will then pay the CPE training center where the student is receiving supervised training. Payment will be made in two installments: 2/3 at the beginning of the CPE training, 1/3 when the Seminary receives the student's final evaluation. The Seminary will pay the CPE tuition unit fees and regional fees, but it is not responsible for the application fee or for charges for workshops or conferences that might be attended by the student while doing CPE. In no case will the balance paid by the Seminary to the CPE training center exceed the amount of tuition paid to the Seminary by the student.

PC660 PRACTICUM IN PASTORAL CARE (3)

Staff
Utilizes the resources of general hospitals, psychiatric settings, and other clinical settings to assist students in their development of an effective pastoral care methodology. Clinical assignments, interpersonal groups, and didactic seminars on relevant topics form the structure of this course. Limited by positions available in each setting. M.Div. students: middlers and seniors. Prerequisite: PC510 or PC515 (M.Div.) or CO601 and CO655 (M.A.) Credit only.

PC699 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN PASTORAL CARE (1-3)

Headley, Holeman, Mucherera, Sierra, Stratton
Guided, independent, intermediate research in Pastoral Care. See academic policy and procedures . By contract. Credit only. May be repeated.

PC750 TUTORIAL IN PASTORAL CARE (1-3)

Headley, Holeman, Mucherera, Sierra, Stratton
For students with specialized interests in selected areas of advanced study in Pastoral Care. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated.

PC755 ADVANCED CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION (3, 6)

Mucherera
A continuation of PC655, with the student given greater responsibility for the development of a personal program and philosophy of pastoral care. See PC655 for CPE Tuition Payment Policy. Prerequisite: PC655; and interview by chaplain. Credit only.

.PC799 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN PASTORAL CARE (1-3)

Headley, Holeman, Mucherera, Sierra, Stratton
Guided, independent, advanced research in Pastoral Care. See academic policy and procedures. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated.

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