BAMT-209: Christian Counseling and Pastoral Care

Christian Counseling and Pastoral Care is a foundational course designed to equip ministry students with the biblical principles, theological frameworks, and practical skills necessary to provide compassionate and effective pastoral care. Drawing from Scripture, Christian psychology and counseling theory, this course explores the integration of faith and mental health, enabling students to minister to individuals and families facing emotional, spiritual, relational, and life challenges. St

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What will i learn??

  • Upon successful completion of BAMT-209, students will be able to: • Articulate a biblically grounded philosophy of Christian counseling and pastoral care • Apply core counseling techniques within a ministry context • Demonstrate sensitivity and cultural awareness when providing care across diverse populations • Conduct a basic pastoral care assessment and develop a care response plan • Navigate ethical dilemmas with wisdom, discernment, and accountability

Curriculum for this course Lesson: 4

Section 1: BAMT-209: Christian Counseling and Pastoral Care Course Outline Lesson

  • Lesson 1: BAMT-209: Christian Counseling and Pastoral Care Course Outline

Section 2: BAMT-209: Christian Counseling and Pastoral Care Unit 1: Biblical and psychological foundations of counseling Notes Lesson

  • Lesson 2: BAMT-209: Christian Counseling and Pastoral Care Unit 1: Biblical and psychological foundations of counseling Notes

Section 3: BAMT-209: Christian Counseling and Pastoral Care .Unit 2: Providing pastoral care to individuals and families Lesson

  • Lesson 3: BAMT-209: Christian Counseling and Pastoral Care Unit 2: Providing pastoral care to individuals and families

Section 4: BAMT-209: Christian Counseling and Pastoral Care. Unit 3: Addressing mental health issues in the church Notes Lesson

  • Lesson 4: BAMT-209: Christian Counseling and Pastoral Care. Unit 3: Addressing mental health issues in the church Notes
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Description

Christian Counseling and Pastoral Care is a foundational course designed to equip ministry students with the biblical principles, theological frameworks, and practical skills necessary to provide compassionate and effective pastoral care. Drawing from Scripture, Christian psychology and counseling theory, this course explores the integration of faith and mental health, enabling students to minister to individuals and families facing emotional, spiritual, relational, and life challenges. Students will develop a Christ-centered counseling identity grounded in grace, truth, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit..

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