PC 411 Course at a Glance
Selected Topics in Congregational Care
Lectures By: Michael Gembola
Effective for the Academic Year: 2024-2025
Course Description
Building off of PC 111 Introduction to Pastoral Counseling, this elective course takes a deep dive into complex counseling issues you may encounter in your ministry. We will spend a brief time reviewing biblical frameworks and foundations before learning about complex suffering (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety/OCD/scrupulosity, and traumatic suffering) and family struggles (e.g., divorce, domestic violence, sexuality issues).
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 |
| 0.9 | 25 | 2.1 |
| 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.
- Live Case Studies [4 - 1 hr meetings]
- Goldilocks [750 words]
- Independent Research [1,500 words]
- Sexuality Issues [1,000 words]
- Collaborative Care [1,250 words]