RP 361: Pastoral Care and Counseling I

In this introduction to the principles and practices of pastoral care and counseling, students examine systems in pastoral care and counseling from a biblical and theological perspective. The course addresses visitation, ministering to the sick and their support system, and developmental family issues. Special attention is given to premarital, marital, divorce, and bereavement counseling. The pastor’s place in the mental health care network and appropriate circumstances for professional referral will also be considered.