| College | Wycliffe College |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Course Code | WYP2528HS |
| Semester | Second Semester |
| Section | 0101 |
| Online | No |
| Credits | One Credit |
| Location | Online - Asynchronous |
| Description |
People engaged in ministry life regularly come in contact with those who are dealing with their own or a loved ones' mental health issues or psychological distress. Furthermore, people in ministry often struggle with such psychclogical problems themselves. It is of some importance then to be equipped to recognize the signs of psychological difficulties and distress, and to have some basic skills in responding constructively and compassionately within the appropriate limits of pastoral training and competence. People engaged In ministry life also need to have given thought to what rote the church or their community-based ministry might have in ministering to those with psychological disorders, and to their family members and friends. |
| Schedule | Wed |
| Start Time | 10:00 |
| End Time | 12:00 |
| Hours Per Week | 2 |
| Minimum Enrolment | 5 |
| Maximum Enrolment | 20 |
| Additional Notes | This course is not a course in counseling; Instead it is designed to introduce students to theoretlcal and practical knowledge that will provide them with an initial understanding about how to provide effecti\le pastoral care within the appropriate limits of their ministry and training. |
| Teaching Method |
Lectures
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| Means of Evaluation |
Class Participation
Research Paper
Other
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| Previously Offered | Fall 2018 |
| Currently Offered | Winter 2020 |