BIBLE SEMINARY THE BEAUTIFUL

SYLLABUS

SUBJECT Pastoral Psychology

SCHEDULE Friday 7:00 - 8:25
DATE From March 23 to July 13
SEMESTER 2018-I
YEAR-DEGREE Supplementation Program
MODE In-person
Professor Daniel Espiritu Alvarez
EMAIL [email protected]

I. course_description
The course is designed to help the pastor and the layperson have a criterion for evaluating various
psychological approaches in light of a Christian worldview. The student will get to know
the theoretical bases and assumptions of these approaches, in order to reach their own
counseling philosophy and choose which techniques to use in those he advises. The course provides a
introduction to some mental/emotional disorders of which the student is
they can present in their ministry, and it will provide an opportunity to practice counseling techniques
and work on case studies. Attention will be given to various types of counseling needs in
the church, as marital/pre-marital, crisis, grief, and damaged emotions, and is
they will present some tools to deal with these.
II. JUSTIFICATION
Psychology is a well-respected field in today's society. The saying, 'The psychologist
medium...carries a lot of weight in people's criteria. The pastors, in turn, have as
a significant area of your work, advising according to biblical principles. How can
the study of psychology informs the pastor-counselor in his work of helping the
people with emotional difficulties? And how can the Bible complement or correct,
the theories and techniques of modern psychology? The pastor has no choice about whether to
to advise or not, but if it is going to be effective, you must be aware of key elements of
counseling and being intentional in the way you advise. This course will examine the
relationship between psychology and theology, so that the pastor/counselor can
develop their own informed advising philosophy. It will also help the student to
familiarize yourself with various mental/emotional disorders that may arise in the
course of their work.

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION OF THE TEACHER:

The course promotes autonomous learning, the habit of reading, self-discipline, the
permanent learning, and the application of the material to their work environment. The course is
focus on the student, not on the teacher.

III. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the key points of three psychological perspectives.
psychodynamic-psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and existential/humanistic—and apply them
in their work according to their own Christian worldview.
 Develop a personal counseling philosophy in relation to your beliefs and the environment.
of her practice.
Intelligently evaluate current research and articles related to the
psychology, to continue improving their advising practice.
Be aware of your role as a counselor and know how to use techniques to advise with
effectiveness.
Be aware of the possibility of certain emotional disorders in those you advise and
know when to refer them to a professional.
Identify the psychosocial development cycles of Piaget, Erikson, Maslow, and Kohlberg, and
evaluate them in the Latin American social context
To have knowledge of important tools and principles in cases that involve:
a) Marriage and pre-marriage counseling
b) Loss and grief
c) Crisis

IV. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Timely attendance to the development of academic activities. The absences
allowed are only 30% of the total hours taught. Entry to the classroom
after 10 minutes into the class period, it will be considered as
tardiness. And three tardiness will be considered as one absence.
Approval of written assignments and course exams.
Punctuality in the submission of written work, no work will be accepted.
after the established date.
Regarding the characteristics of the works, the following will be considered for their correction:
Depth of development, objective reflection on the topic; support
bibliographic, application and contextualization and formal aspects of
Presentation. The use of resources will be evaluated for the work presentation.
didactic, creativity and topic management.
Plagiarism is considered a serious ethical violation. It is defined as the act of
to use the ideas and words of others as if they were one's own, or to use the same ones
without giving a clear and sufficient indication of who its author is and since when
source the information was extracted. Therefore, all academic work that
evidence plagiarism, you will receive a score of ZERO (00) along with a verbal warning or
writing. If the offense is repeated, the student will be subject to failure.
automatic of the course.

V. METHODOLOGY

The subject will be developed interactively. The teacher will present the topics.
stipulated in the course outline and will make moderate use of the prepared PPTs
for this purpose, promoting reflection, participation, and comments from the students.

Research and application of research to your reality.

Analysis and evaluation of readings on psychology theories.
Team work on relevant topics.
Practice of advising techniques
VI. EVALUATION SYSTEM
The final grade of the course consists of the following elements:

Classparticipation(questions,commentsbasedonreadings,observations)20%
Report on readings (outline of the structure of the books). 20%
Monograph and exhibition 30%
Final Exam Note 30%
100%

VII. DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENTS

Written Work
Write an evaluation (2 pages) of each of the three psychology theories presented.
in class, commenting on their assumptions and practice in light of their own values and
beliefs Must include biblical/doctrinal support. (Due date: )

Write a monograph (10 pages) in which the personal philosophy of...

counseling, based on an evaluation of counseling theories in light of the background,
values, and the student's ministry. This should include the interventions/techniques that could be
to use, the strengths and limitations of their system, and how the interventions and philosophy
they support the system that has been developed. Reading articles and texts about is recommended
pastoral counseling to incorporate a spiritual/Christian perspective into the monograph.
You can search the internet and the counseling section of the library).(Delivery date: )
Class Presentation Work
In groups of three, the students will work based on one of the chapters of After The
Masks (Wayne Oates, 1989), which is on reserve in the library. Each group will examine.
a chapter and the emotional disorder being discussed, considering how such disorder could
affect the relationship with others in the church and with the pastor himself. A presentation of the group
to the class (15-20 minutes) must include the following:
1. A description of the disorder and its symptoms
2. How this disorder affects its environment (family, church, pastor)
3. Suggestions and demonstrations to advise on a case of this disorder

The presentation can use PowerPoint, verbal explanation of the highlighted points,
demonstration of techniques for advising (type - 'role-playing') or other creative methods
that the group finds appropriate. Each member of the group must participate in the presentation.
(Submission dates; )
VIII. RESOURCES

Books and specialized articles

Adams. (1984). The Practice of Counseling. Barcelona, Spain: Editorial Clie
Effective Christian Counseling
Spokesperson
Cortés, Crane, Rodriguez, & Sobarzo. (2002). Psychology: Psychological Concepts
practical for the Christian worker. Miami, FL: Logoi, Inc. (Unilit Publishing)
Hoff. (1981). The Pastor as Counselor. Miami, FL: Editorial Vida.
Oates (1989). Behind the Masks: Personality Disorders in Behavior
religious. El Paso, TX: Baptist Publishing House
Wright (1990). How to Advise in Crisis Situations.
Clie.

IX.- COURSE SCHEDULE

DATE TIME TOPICS ACTIVITIES

18/06 1 Interaction of psychology and Christianity Presentation of syllables and organization of activities
Cortés, et al., 13-40
20/06 3 Interaction of psychology and Christianity: Cortés, et.al., 41-51
perspective of integration Collins, 18-22 Cortés, et al., 51-63
22/06 5 Interaction of psychology and Christianity: Adams, 13-24 Adams, 25-35; 227-
perspective of "solo Bible" 230
25/06 7 Techniques and role of the counselor Hoff, 20-22 (#7,8)
Wright, 47-57
June 25 8 Techniques and role of the counselor Hoff, 36-47
27/06 9 Techniques and role of the counselor Hoff, 60-71
27/06 10 Techniques and role of the counselor
29/06 11 Techniques and role of the counselor Wright, 59-83
June 29 12 Techniques and role of the counselor Wright, 339-352
02/07 13 Psychological perspectives: Cortés, et.al., 215-232
Psychodynamic-psychoanalytic
February 7 14 Perspectives: psychodynamic
April 7 15 Psychological Perspectives: Cognitive- Cortés, et.al., 232-240
behavioral
April 7 16 Perspectives: Cognitive
06/07 17 Psychological perspectives: Cortés, et al, 241-244
Existentialist-humanist
06/07 18 Perspectives: Humanist
September 719 Psychological disorders and problems Oates, selected chapters
emotional
09/07 20 Psychological disorders Oates, PPT
November 721 Psychological disorders Oates, PPT
November 722 Psychological disorders Oates, PPT
13/07 23 Psychological disorders Oates, PPT
 13/07 24 Psychological disorders Oates, PPT
16/07 25 Psychological disorders Oates, PPT
16/07 26 Psychosocial development stages: Freud, Cortes, et.al, 70-84
Erikson
18/07 27 Piaget, Kohlberg, Maslow
July 18 28 Sexuality
20/07 29 Sexuality; abuse
20/07 30 Partial Exam 15% of the Grade
30/07 31 Marriage Counseling Hoff, 82-97
30/07 32 Marriage Counseling
August 1 32 Marriage Counseling
1/08 33 Marriage Counseling
August 3rd 34 Marriage Counseling Hoff, 98-110
3/08 35 Marriage Counseling
June 8 36 Crisis Advisory Wright, 85-114
6/08 37 Crisis Counseling
8/08 38 Crisis Counseling Wright, 211-234
8/08 39 Crisis Counseling
10/08 40 Crisis Advisory Wright, 177-210
10/08 41 Crisis Counseling
August 13 42 Ethical issues and self-care Collins, 26-31, Wright, 22-25
August 13 43 Ethical issues and self-care
Final Exam

X.- BIBLIOGRAPHY
Adams. (1984). The practice of counseling. Barcelona, Spain: Editorial Clie
Effective Christian Counseling
Spokesperson
Cortés, Crane, Rodriguez, & Sobarzo. (2002). Psychology: Psychological Concepts
practical for the Christian worker. Miami, FL: Logoi, Inc. (Unilit Publishing)
Hoff. (1981). The Shepherd as Counselor. Miami, FL: Editorial Vida.
Oates (1989). Behind the Masks: Personality Disorders in Behavior
religious. El Paso, TX: Baptist Publishing House
Wright (1990). How to Advise in Crisis Situations. Barcelona, Spain:
Clie Editorial.