PTC 261 Course at a Glance
Applied Theology of the Person
Lecturing Faculty: Edward Welch
Effective for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Course Description
This course aims to draw out answers about who we are and how we care for others from Scripture in such a way that we know God better, know ourselves better, and are led into faith and love. The course will consider non-Christian counseling case studies as a way to demonstrate careful engagement as well as Scripture’s breadth and depth.
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
| Lectures | Readings | Assignments |
| 1.75-3 | 45-90 | 3.5-5.5 |
| 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.
- Small Group Meetings [4 - 1 hr mtgs]
- Brief reflections after each lecture [46 lecture reflection assignments]
- 2 Personal Application Papers [3.5 pages each]
- Final Case Study Project [6 pages]