10 courses with the subject PHT, 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.
PHT 505Philosophical and Theological Anthropology
This course examines the unity and complexity of the human person from a philosophical and theological perspective, with special attention to the Catholic tradition. It constitutes an introduction to classic philosophical psychology. The course promotes integrative competencies for understanding anthropological models and their treatment of: the human person and flourishing; moral agency and character; and the interaction of human nature, culture, and divine grace, while attending to relevance for 110
This course examines the unity and complexity of the human person from a philosophical and theological perspective, with special attention to the Catholic tradition. It constitutes an introduction to classic philosophical psychology. The course promotes integrative competencies for understanding anthropological models and their treatment of: the human person and flourishing; moral agency and character; and the interaction of human nature, culture, and divine grace, while attending to relevance for psychotherapy. Together with the other integrative anthropological courses offered at the IPS, it provides an introduction to the most important philosophical and theological concepts, arguments, and texts that are pertinent to the practice of clinical psychology. This course is the second of two on the topic of an integrated anthropology. (2 credit hrs) [Replaced by INT 511 The Person: Integrating Philosophical, Theological, and
PHT 508The Catholic Christian Vision of Flourishing: Vocations & Virtues
Marriage and Family Studies Electives (9 credit hours) Select three (3) courses ● PSY 520 Marriage and Family Systems Theory ● PHT 543 Catholic Christian Marriage and Human Sexuality ● PSY 530 Marriage and Family Interventions Leadership Studies Electives (9 credit hours) 119
PHT 509Independent Study in Integrative Studies (PrePh.D. Elective)
Individualized plan of study designed through agreement between the instructor and student, and approved by the program director. Such plans may include designated readings, viewing of videotaped learning resources, individual meetings for discussion with the instructor, research, and writing, as well as other types of assignments. The instructor determines in advance the requirements and criteria by which a grade is assigned and the number of credit hours to be awarded. Students are limited to one independent study course per degree program. (Pre-Ph.D. concentration only;
PHT 513Vocations and Virtues: The Flourishing Person introduces students to a Catholic
Christian integrative vision of personal and interpersonal flourishing through vocations and the virtues and its application to counseling. This course explores how the vision of human flourishing that one adopts is crucial for understanding and promoting human development and addressing human problems. The course addresses the theory and implications of: the human person's dignity in the light of being created in the image of God as male and female; the effects of sin and redeeming grace; a vocation and virtue approach; a personalist and natural law approach; the person as a spiritual unity of body and soul that is relational, emotional, rational, and free. Students will learn how to take a holistic and transformative approach, which integrates Biblical/theological, philosophical, and bio-psycho-social-cultural perspectives into a global understanding of the human person and flourishing. Students will develop the mindset and competencies needed to understand and assess the integrative potential of different models of the person. (3 credit hrs) REQUIRED SECOND COURSE
PHT 523Moral Character and Spiritual Flourishing introduces students to a Catholic
Christian vision of personal and interpersonal flourishing in terms of vocations and virtues, and human and spiritual resources. The importance of a multidimensional model of vocation and virtue for everyday life and counseling will be explored. Students will examine how Catholic Christian practices can be sources of relationship, support, growth, healing, and flourishing. Students will develop skills for achieving personal growth and freedom through building up their practical reasoning, moral character, and spiritual life of faith, hope, and charity, which have an impact on everyday life, mental health counseling, and vocational commitments. Students will reinforce their moral and spiritual formation, through personal reflections, and a cohort community of spiritual practice and interaction. (3 credit hrs)
Semester Model, Course Length, and Credit Hours The M.S. in Counseling program includes 22 credit bearing courses for a total of 66 credit hours. DMU operates using a Fall, Spring, and Summer semester model, with two 8-week terms in the Fall and Spring semesters, and one 8-week term during the 154
PHT 543Catholic-Christian Marriage and Human Sexuality introduces students to
marriage as a natural and divine institution that serves the flourishing and protection of individuals, families, and society. Students will examine sexual difference from biological, psychological, and theological perspectives focusing on the writings of St. John Paul II, particularly his Theology of the Body. A Catholic-Christian understanding of masculinity 124
This course examines practical reasoning, moral character, and the virtues, in a philosophical and theological perspective, with special attention to the Catholic tradition and clinical psychology. Together with the other integrative anthropological courses offered at the University, it provides an introduction to the most important philosophical and theological texts that are pertinent to the practice of clinical psychology. (3 credit hrs) [Replaced by INT 615 Flourishing through Freedom and Moral Development]
This course will introduce the student to the nature, origins, and purposes of marriage and family life. It will examine the continuity and development of Catholic teaching on marriage and family. It will also put this doctrine in a historical, psychological, philosophical, and theological context. It will address several issues that are especially pertinent to the psychological sciences, including disorders and privations related to romance, marriage, and family life. Together with the other integrative anthropological courses offered at the University, it provides an introduction to the most important philosophical and theological texts that are pertinent to the practice of clinical psychology. (3 credit hrs) [Replaced by INT 625 Flourishing through Relationships, Vocations, and Life Commitments] 111
