Pastoral Counseling (PACO)
PACO 821 Ethics and Issues in Pastoral Counseling 3 Credit Hour(s)
An in-depth examination of ethical and legal issues encountered by community counselors, including ethical principles, professional codes of conduct, identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas, ethical decision-making models, and laws governing the profession.
Offered: Online
PACO 825 The Role and Development of the Pastoral Counselor 3 Credit Hour(s)
Online Prerequisite: DMIN 810
This course explores the role of the pastoral counselor in contemporary ministry contexts. Students will examine theoretical frameworks, developmental strategies, and ethical considerations for effective pastoral counseling. Emphasis will be placed on the growth and readiness of the student to serve in pastoral counseling contexts.
Registration Restrictions: Admission to DMIN program
Offered: Online
PACO 826 Growth and Development of the Pastoral Counselor 3 Credit Hour(s)
An in-depth look at the person in ministry. Extensive testing will form the foundation for this course and students will use the results to develop a growth profile.
Offered: Online
PACO 830 Individual & Family Issues in Pastoral Counseling 3 Credit Hour(s)
Online Prerequisite: DMIN 810
This course explores prevalent individual and family challenges encountered in pastoral counseling. It focuses on using biblical and theological principles, psychological insights, and practical counseling tools to help students understand and address mental health challenges, family dynamics, and spiritual growth processes. The course will prepare students to support individuals and families within diverse ministry contexts.
Registration Restrictions: Admission to Doctor of Ministry program
Offered: Online
PACO 835 Premarital & Marital Issues in Pastoral Counseling 3 Credit Hour(s)
Online Prerequisite: DMIN 810
This course explores premarital and marital challenges through the perspective of pastoral counseling. Students will learn to integrate biblical and theological principles with evidence-based practices to address key topics such as relationship preparation, conflict resolution, communication, intimacy, and spiritual growth within marriage. The course introduces students to the knowledge and practical tools necessary to provide effective, Christ-centered care for couples.
Registration Restrictions: Admission to Doctor of Ministry program
Offered: Online
PACO 840 Crises and Current Issues in Pastoral Counseling 3 Credit Hour(s)
Online Prerequisite: DMIN 810
This course examines common crises and contemporary issues addressed in pastoral counseling, offering a comprehensive overview of crisis management principles and strategies from a biblical perspective. Students will explore how to integrate Scripture with evidence-based approaches to effectively navigate times of crisis, trauma, and hardship. The course equips students with the knowledge and practical tools necessary to provide compassionate, Christ-centered care in a variety of crisis situations.
Registration Restrictions: Admission to Doctor of Ministry program
Offered: Online
PACO 895 Directed Research 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
Designed for the advanced student in good standing who has demonstrated an ability to work independently. This course should/can only be used if a student lacks a seminar for graduation and the needed seminar is not offered in their last semester. If approved, the student will work with the instructor in developing a proposal for guided research in a specific area.
Offered: Online
PACO 897 Seminar in Pastoral Counseling 3 Credit Hour(s)
An intensive study in a specific subject of pastoral counseling. This course allows variation in the approach and content of the regular curriculum and often will be used by visiting professors.
Offered: Online
PACO 989 Dissertation 3 Credit Hour(s)
Preparation for research and writing of the Dissertation.
Offered: Online
PACO 990 Dissertation Defense 3 Credit Hour(s)
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Offered: Online