PC063-712 - Positive approaches in Christian Counselling and Ministry

  • 2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 7
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • pastoral churchUnit Discipline

Corequisites

96cps of study, including 36 cps at AQF level 6

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code PC458.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Functional knowledge of ‘positive approaches’ in Christian counselling and ministry, including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice

B. Be able to

1. Critically Analyse leading concepts and issues in the ‘positive approaches’ used in Christian counselling and ministry 
2. Discuss Christian perspectives on ‘positive’ approaches and methods used in counselling
3. Under supervision, Demonstrate Functional skill in applying ‘positive approaches’ in Christian counselling and ministry
4.  Present Critical evidence-based perspectives on ‘positive approaches’ in Christian counselling and ministry
 

C. Be in a position to

Applying perspectives and skills from ‘Positive Approaches in Christian Counselling and Ministry’ to ministry practice as a reflective practitioner

Content

1.     ‘Positive approaches’ in counselling and Christian Counselling

  • Historical background and its birth
  • Various theories of positive approaches in counselling
  • Philosophical position of positive approaches
  • Biblical evaluation of positive psychology

2.     Happiness 

  • Definition of happiness
  • Various perspectives on happiness
  • Biblical concepts related to happiness
  • Measuring happiness
  • Promoting happiness

3.      Major concepts, issues and their application

  • Virtue
  • Positive emotions through forgiveness and thanksgiving
  • Social network (respectful relationship)
  • Resilience
  • Spirituality
  • Mental health
  • Safe churches

4.     Tools of ‘positive approaches’

  • Strength inventories
  •  Thanksgiving journals
  • Thanksgiving night
  • Assessments: resentment, positiveness
  • The way of forgiveness
  • Sharing and services

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.

 

Aten, Jamie D., Mark R. McMinn and Everett L. Worthington. Spiritually oriented interventions for counseling and psychotherapy (American Psychological Association: Washington DC, 2011).

Dodson, Geran F. Free will, neuroethics, psychology and theology(Vernon Press: Wilmington, DE, 2017).

Ellens, J. Harold. Science, religion, and health : the interface of psychology and theology/spirituality (CASCADE Books: Eugene, 2016).

Forsyth, James. Faith and human transformation : a dialogue between psychology and theology (University Press of America: Lanham,Md,1997).

Greggo, Stephen P. and Timothy A. Sisemore. Counselling and Christianity : five approaches (IVP Academic: Downers Grove, 2012).

Harrison, Peter. The Cambridge companion to science and religion(Cambridge University Press: New York, 2010).

McMinn, Mark R. The science of virtue : why positive psychology matters to the church (Brazos Press: Grand Rapids, 2017).

Kwon Seok-Man, The Scientific Inquiry of Positive Psychological Happiness, (HakjiSa: Seoul, 2008).

Martin Seligman, Flourish,(Book Publishing: Anyang, 2011).

Kim, Jong-Hwan Kim, Family counseling ministry, ( Seoul seminary Family Counseling Ministry institute: Soeul, 2013).

Robert A. Immers, Thanks Discovery of heart changing, (Wisdom House: Seoul, 2007).

George Bailant, The Secret of Happiness, (21st Century Books, 2013).

Martin Seligman, Positive Psychology, (Publisher MulPeuRae: Anyang, 2014).

Martin Seligman, Optimistic Learning, (Book Publisher MulPeuRae: Anyang, 2012).

Kwon, Seok-Man, Modern Psychotherapy and Counseling Theory, (HakjiSa: Seoul, 2012).

Moon, Yong-lin, Conditions for Happy Growth, Seoul: Reader's Book, 2013.

Gary Collins, Coaching Bible, (IVP: Seoul, 2011).

Stenton L. Jones & Richard E. Burtmann, Modern Psychotherapy and Christian Evaluation, )Book Publication DaeSuh, 2009).

Mark McMinn, Christian Counsel, Psychology, Theology, Spirituality, (Tyranno: seoul, 1996).

Mark A. Yahhausen, James N. Cels, Christian Family Therapy, (CLC: Seoul, 2010).

Gerald Corey, Marianne Schneider, Coreay Patrick Callanan, Counseling and Psychotherapy Ethics,( Cengege learing: Seoul, 2014).

James D. Whitehead, Evelyn Eaton Whitehead, All About Resilience, (St Barolo, 2018).