16 courses with the subject PC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PC 512• Pastoral Care4
Prepares students to care for self, others, and society. Evaluates resources from faith, science, church, and community to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups. Reflects on pastoral care, considers cultural and ethnic influences, and explores caregiver needs, program development, and strategies to prevent burnout. Prerequisites: SP 540.
Students contract with a CPE site for a supervised experience in a hospital, hospice site, elder care facility, homeless shelter, or other accredited CPE site. Prerequisites: TL 002A, TL 002B, SP 540, PC 512. Grade exceptions: Graded on a Pass Fail basis. CPE site fees are paid directly to the CPE center. These fees are reimbursed to students at the completion of the CPE unit with the submission of a valid invoice or receipt documenting the amount paid to the CPE site. Special Notes: Internship should be taken in the student's final year. Registration by permission of the Director of Supervised Ministry/Internship. Students complete a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (a total of 400-440 hours of ministry and reflection) in a CPE center accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)
Provides supervised chaplaincy experience through one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (400–440 hours of ministry and reflection) at an ACPE-accredited center. Students complete a contracted placement in settings such as hospitals, hospice, elder care, homeless shelters, or other approved CPE sites. Prerequisites: For MA and MDiv students, PC 566A. Grade exceptions: Graded on a Pass Fail basis. Special Notes: Internship should be taken in the student's final year.
PC 607YL• The Minister as Person (Young Life Staff Training)3
Equips students to lead incarnational youth ministry and disciple young people. Develops volunteer ministry teams and emphasizes spiritual formation, fundraising, and administration. Examines the role of camping ministry and its implications for effective discipleship.
PC 632• Pastoral Care of Children, Youth and Families4
Formulates pastoral care responses to crises affecting children, youth, and families. Implements prayer, Scripture, and care resources in ministry contexts. Develops church and community support networks and demonstrates attending skills. Examines personal story and analyzes ethical, legal, and cultural factors shaping pastoral care.
Preselected topics within an existing course in the field of Pastoral Care. Special Notes: Portfolio courses are created upon request with permission by an overseeing Program Director.
Students contract under an accredited CPE center for one unit of CPE, a 400-hour supervised experience, usually in a hospital or nursing care center. CPE is particularly important for persons who plan to enter chaplaincy posts of various kinds, but it is also applicable to many other ministry settings. Prerequisites: PC 512. CPE site fees are paid directly to the CPE center. These fees are reimbursed to students at the completion of the CPE unit with the submission of a valid invoice or receipt documenting the amount paid to the CPE site. Grade exceptions: This course is Pass/Fail. Special Notes: A passing grade will be assigned when the Office of the Registrar receives, from the student, a notarized copy of the ACPE Certificate of Completion. The credits student receive by taking this course may be applied as pastoral care electives but may not be applied to professional internship requirements.
A Master of Divinity or Doctor of Ministry concentration course; an in-depth study of a particular Pastoral Care theme. Special Notes: Fulfills D.Min. elective requirements. Prior completion of SP 540 recommended.
A Master of Divinity or Doctor of Ministry concentration course; an in-depth study of a particular Pastoral Care theme. Special Notes: Fulfills D.Min. elective requirements. Prior completion of SP 540 recommended.
Development of a thesis proposal and prospectus. Survey of existing research and delineation of tentative argument and preliminary bibliography. To be developed in consultation and under supervision of a faculty member as thesis advisor. Prerequisites: Approval of faculty member in relevant discipline is required. Special Notes: This course is graded Pass/Fail.
Implementation of research plan, under the supervision of thesis advisor and with input from a second reader. To include survey of existing research and thesis that is well argued and supported by the literature. Prerequisites: PC 795A.
An in-depth exploration of a particular theme or topic within the specific topic. It examines contemporary issues, scholarly insights, and practical applications relevant to ministry and leadership contexts. Through rigorous examination of primary and secondary sources, students assess the significance of the discipline to the study and practice of ministry and leadership. Prerequisites: GS 801 and ML 810 (Both may be taken concurrently).
Preselected topics within an existing course in the field of Pastoral Care. Special Notes: Portfolio courses are created upon request with permission by an overseeing Program Director.
