PC 111 Course at a Glance
Intro to Pastoral Counseling
Lecturing Faculty: Alfred Poirier
Effective for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
Course Description
This course is a general introduction to the pastor’s unique role as a counselor of God’s Word from a theologically Reformed perspective within the context of the local church. The course covers a brief history of pastoral counseling, the necessity of equipping the laity of the local church for effective change, the dynamics of biblical change, issues concerning the relationship between body and soul, counseling methodology, and the application of biblical and theological truth to people’s common problems in living, such as fear/worry, depression, and habitual sin.
Books to Purchase
The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.
Estimated Workload
*For the Winter term, please note that your workload will be much more intense because of the shortened term length.
| Lectures | Readings | Assignments |
| 1.3-3 | 0-70 | 0-2 |
| Hours Per Week | Pages Per Week | Hours Per Week |
Course Assignments
The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.
- 1 Book Review Paper [6 pages]
- 4 Response Papers on Ferguson Sermons [3 hours per sermon]
- 1 Mid-Term Exam [1 hour]
- 1 Final Exam [2 - 3 hours]