DESCRIPCION:
In a
world torn apart by hatred, prejudice, pain, discrimination, and alienation, we
Christians have a message of hope and healing to share. This course should
enable students better to understand and interpret the nature and mission of
the local church as a community of integration, consolation, and
reconciliation. This course will stimulate reflection and creativity in seeking
means by which the Church, as a therapeutic community, may in fact fulfill the
mission that has been entrusted. Participants will be asked to think creatively
concerning the Christian ministries of mental, psycho-social and social
healing.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES:
· Introduce the
biblical-theological foundations to the ministries of integration, consolation,
and reconciliation.
· Conceptualize in Christian
terms the meaning of healing in the mental, psycho-social and social
spheres, as essential aspects of the mission of the Church.
· Develop missiological
insights that will be applicable in the fulfillment of the ministries of
integration, consolation and reconciliation by the local church.
COURSE FORMAT:
This is an intensive
course meeting daily for three hours. Class sessions will include lectures,
basic research projects, extensive readings, and class discussions.
REQUIRED
READING: If
you have read any of the required texts for another course, please select an
alternative text from the recommended reading list or a book approved by the
instructor.
Chetkow-Yanoov, Benyamin. Celebrating Diversity. New York: Haworth Press, 1999.
Collie, Robert M. The
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. New York: The Haworth Press, 1999.
Enroth, Ronald. Churches That Abuse.
Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 1992.
Govig, Stewart D. In the Shadow of Our Steeples. New York: The
Haworth Press, 1999.
Johnson, William L. The Pastor’s Guide to
Psychiatric Disorders and Mental Health Resources. New
York: The Haworth Press, 2000.
Lawrenz, Mel and Daniel Green. Overcoming
Grief and Trauma. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 1998.
Koenig, Harold G. Is Religion Good for
Your Health? New York: The Haworth Press, 1997.
Roukema, Richard. The Soul in Distress.
New York: Haworth Press, 1997.
Sande, Ken. The Peacemaker: A Biblical
Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict. 2d ed. Grand Rapids, MI:
Baker, 1998.
Sinclair, Duncan N. Horrific Traumata.
New York: Haworth Press, 1993.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Course requirements include 1,500 pages of reading from the required
and other texts, and a 5000 to 6250 word paper, double-spaced and typed, on any
of the issues suggested by the professor and listed in the Syllabus. The
deadline for the reading reports and the papers is September 9, 2005. These
materials should be submitted to the SIS Academic Advising Office.
PREREQUISITES: None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective.
FINAL EXAM: None.
Last Date Edited: March 21, 2005