M202r Pastoral Care and Counseling I
The focus of this required course is to learn and practice the fundamental counseling skills necessary for effectively listening, communicating, and being pastorally present with people. You will also gain tools for helping people who are experiencing grief, loss, crises, relationship problems, and other concerns. Hospital visitation, ethical and legal issues, making good referrals, and avoiding burnout will additionally be examined. This course is a prerequisite for M203.
SYLLABUS WRITER: Elisa Seibert, Ph.D.
FACILITATOR: Leonard Chester, M.Div.
Register for this course One of the items needed for the course is a DVD and reading packet. This is a required material to be purchased.
The per-course fee is $250.00. If you attend a Brethren in Christ Church in the United States there is a $100.00 grant available from the U.S. Shaping Leaders for Tomorrow endowment. If you qualify, please enter BIC-US under "Grant Code" when registering.
A limited number of scholarships are available. To apply for a scholarship, send a written description of your need including the exact amount of aid you are requesting to:
Dr. Dorothy Gish
email: gish@messiah.edu
