PATHWAYS Theological Education, Inc.,
P.O. Box 897
Tucker, GA 30085
Phone:770-569-3384
SUPERVISED MINISTRY V: THE TRANSFORMATIVE CONTEXT OF PASTORAL CARE
Synthesizing Courses (Level 3) - SM30902 - 2.25 Credits
The art of pastoral care is always in a context. Proving the care of a pastor is contextualized within a particular community as well as by the unique situation presented.In this course, pastoral care will be examined based on the context presented by thecommunity and the need for care.
Effective pastoral care is transformative. Pastoral care should lead a person receivingpastoral support to new insight, a renewed faith, or a deeper experience of God. Thiscourse will consider this transformative ministry in the context of crises, in the face ofsuffering, and in the midst of challenges to an individual’s beliefs. The outcome of thiscourse will allow participants to gain new insight into how to approach pastoral care astransformative within the church at large.
Learning Objectives
- To appraise health and wellness in a variety of pastoral contexts.
- To formulate strategies for pastoral care in a variety of contexts.
- To synthesize feedback from supervision and from peers to further develop skills inpastoral care.
- To employ pastoral care approaches that engender trust with congregants.
- To demonstrate a pastoral approach that respects the dignity and independence ofindividuals.
Required Texts
- Clinebell, Howard (2011).
Basic Types of Pastoral Care & Counseling: Resources forthe Ministry of Healing & Growth, Third Edition.Abingdon Press.
Affordable
PATHWAYS believes that quality theological education should be available to any who want it. That’s why we provide a cost-effective online theological program accessible to all. 4-week Explorer courses are only $124, 6-week courses just $375, 9-week courses Supervised Ministry courses are $500, and our 12-week UCC History and Polity course is only $650.
Flexible
Because classes are not bound by geography and have a flexible weekly schedule, PATHWAYS courses are able to fit into the rest of your busy life. Courses typically involve weekly readings and discussion in a facilitated online forum, offering practical, open-minded education and a learner-centered environment where participants can bring their own questions and insights.
Accessible
Our courses have between 4 and 15 participants. This allows for deep and productive discussions in the online forum. We know that a small class size allows the participants to develop learning relationships with each other and for facilitators to push participants to a more indepth learning experience.
