PC089-712 - Pastoral Care in a Marriage Context

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

Prerequisites

PC002-6/7/812 Pastoral Care OR one other pastoral care or counselling unit at level 6, 7 or 8

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Functional knowledge and understanding of pastoral care and pastoral counselling for marriage including the methods and standards of professional, safe and ethical practice.

B. Be able to

1. Discuss the aims and methods of pastoral care and counselling for marriage

2. Critically Analyse the skills and methods of pastoral care and counselling for marriage

3. Demonstrate Functional skill in applying the methods of pastoral care and counselling for marriage

4. Present Critical evidence-based perspectives on pastoral care and counselling for marriage

C. Be in a position to

Applying Functional perspectives and skills from ‘Pastoral Care for Marriage’ to contemporary Christian living and ministry contexts as a reflective practitioner

Content

Section A: Pastoral Care and Pastoral Counselling Skills in a Marriage Context 

1. Aims, methods, and the mechanics of care such as administration, confidentiality, boundary issues etc.

2. Relationship counselling skills

3. Equipping others by teaching, encouragement, recognition of abilities, training, etc.

 

Section B: Pastoral Care and Pastoral Counselling Issues in a Marriage Context

1. Biblical and theological models of relationship and Christian marriage

2. Pastoral care and counselling for various stages of marriage such as courtship, early marriage, child rearing, retirement.

3. Pastoral care and counselling for various situations and crises such as marital conflict, unfaithfulness, separation, blended families, domestic violence, remarriage.

4. Pastoral care and counselling for the end of marriage

Set Readings

Clinton, Tim and John Trent. The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage and Family Counseling. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2009

Gottman, Julie S. and John M. Gottman. Ten Principles for Doing Effective Couples Therapy. W.W. Norton, 2015

Holmes, Jonathan D. Counsel for Couples: a biblical and practical guide for marriage counseling. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2019

Kellemen, Robert W. Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling: and equipping guide for pastors and counselors. Baker, 2020.

Lane, Timothy S., and Paul D. Tripp.  Relationships: a mess worth making. Greensboro, N.C.: New Growth, 2008.          

Richardson, Ronald. Couples in Conflict: a family systems approach to marriage counseling. Fortress, 2020. 

Ripley, Jennifer S. and Everett L. Worthington Jr. Couple Therapy: a new hope-focused approach. IVP, 2014

Sells, James N. and Mark A. Yarhouse. Counseling Couples in Conflict: a relational restoration model. Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP, 2011. 

Smith, Winston. Marriage Matters: extraordinary change through ordinary moments. Greensboro, N.C.: New Growth, 2010.

            Marriage Matters Manual: study guide with leader’s notes. Greensboro. N.C.: New Growth, 2011.           

Strickland, Darby A. Is It Abuse? A biblical guide to identifying domestic abuse and helping victims. Philipsburg, N.J.: P&R, 2020

Tripp, Paul David. Marriage: 6 gospel commitments every couple needs to make. Crossway, 2021.

War of Words: getting to the heart of your communication struggles. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R, 2000. 

Worthington, Everett L. ed. Christian Marital Counseling: eight approaches to helping couples. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1996.

Yarhouse, Mark A., and James N. Sells. Family Therapies: a comprehensive Christian appraisal. Rev. Ed. Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP, 2017.

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