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COU 500 = The Bible as Resource
for Pastoral Care
David Kohn, M.A. in Religion Please click here for David Kohn's resume
Contact Information: (When you call leave the best phone number and time to return your call.)
Phone #s: (Cell) Available upon request
(Office) Available upon request
E-mail:
david.kohn@stvhs.com
Address:
Chaplain David Kohn, M.A.R.
Department of Pastoral Care
810
Description:
This is a study of major counseling and pastoral care problems confronting the minister, pastoral counselor and clinical chaplain and appropriate Biblical material to utilize with Christian/patients/clients.
Rationale:
This practical course explores the use of the Bible in ministry contexts as it relates to needs commonly presented by church members/patients/clients of today’s society. The course content is designed for those ministering in congregations, Christian counseling centers, hospitals, and hospice settings.
Objectives:
A student that successfully completes this course will be able to:
A. Demonstrate an awareness of the role of the Bible in ministry within pastoral care contexts as it relates to commonly presented issues.
B. Demonstrates a defined, thoughtful methodology of discerning what the Bible says about a variety of issues.
C. Demonstrates that he/she understands and knows how to apply concepts in the utilization of the Bible as a resource in pastoral care settings.
Methods and Procedures:
The format of the delivery of course-information in this course is primarily communication through E-mail letters and phone calls between students and instructor.
Guidelines for Course Work:
1. It is your responsibility to read/study all materials and to make sure your instructor receives your homework by the due date of each assignment.
2.
Guidelines on Submission of
Assignments, Late/Missed Work, and Final Exam:
a.
Online submission of written assignments
is through Word Document attachments in e-mails. If you cannot figure out how to
send Word Document attachments through e-mail,
it will still be your responsibility
to send the assignments through U.S. Postal Service, U.P.S. or FedEx.
b.
Written assignments, including the
exams, will be accepted late. Please understand that there will be a 10% per day
penalty on all late work.
Book Reports:
There will be four books to read and three to type up reports on. Graduate students type 10 to 12 pages (double-spaced) book reports. Your font size should be twelve, using Times New Roman or Courier New.
*Please make sure that you use a well known writing style format, like Turabian (at the end of this syllabus is a handout from the Internet that explains Turabian) or the APA writing style (http://www.apasty.org) . *** Due dates for each report will be placed by the names of each book. These reports are not to be summaries of the books. The following questions will serve as a general guideline for the papers:
1. What do you perceive as the strengths of the book?
2. What do you perceive as the weaknesses of the book?
3. What is the most important question or issue that this book raises related to your own current and/or future practice?
4. What is worth remembering? Be specific.
5. What is worth pursuing or applying? Be specific.
6. What is worth questioning? Be specific.
7. What did the book contribute to your understanding of pastoral care and/or Christian counseling?
8. Did the text integrate Scripture effectively? Explain by citing specific examples.
Required Textbooks:
I recommend that you purchase the books from www.amazon.com. The best prices will be listed through Amazon’s Used Books. Please contact me if you do not understand this recommendation.
1.
Benner, D. G. (1995). Care of souls:
Revisioning Christian nurture and counsel.
2.
Johnson, E. L. & Jones, S. L. (2000).
Psychology and Christianity.
3.
McMinn, Mark R. (1996). Psychology,
theology, and spirituality in Christian counseling.
The following book is also to be read, but no report will be due:
4.
Cloud, H. & Townsend, J. (2001).
How people grow: What the Bible
reveals about personal growth.
Exams: There will a Mid-Term and Final Exam. The
material covered in the exams will come from the lessons I send to you as
attachments through your e-mail accounts.
Make sure I have your e-mail address accurately.
Preface Note on Grading: I designed this course in a way that enables every student to pass, if he/she completes his/her work. I picture every student earning an A or B. My expectation for each of you is to try your best by demonstrating an overall understanding of the material and how it applies in your specific ministry context. I really want you to relax and enjoy this learning experience. Contact me if you need some reassurance.
Grading:
Online components of course: 30%
Book Reports: 45%
Mid Term Exam 10%
Final Exam: 15%
Grade Scale:
A = 93 – 100
B = 85 – 92
C = 77 – 84
D = 70 – 76
F = 69 and below
Disclaimer:
The instructor reserves the right to change or amend any part of this course as deemed necessary to offer the best possible educational experience for each student.
CHRISTIAN COMPONENT
We will evaluate the material I send you from a Judeo-Christian perspective. The instructor expects that you will evaluate course work from a Christian perspective and work to integrate biblical truth into your life, thought, and ministry context. We will strive to provide a biblically based approach to pastoral care.
David Kohn
(205) 939-7697(Office)
(419) 450-3856 (Cell)
PASTORAL TRAINING
EDUCATION
ECCLESIASTICAL ORDINATION &
ENDORSEMENT
PASTORAL CARE EXPERIENCE
Staff Chaplain, St. Vincent’s
Hospital, Acute Care 08/07 – Present
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Provide sensitive pastoral care to patients, families and staff of
diverse faith traditions
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Work in three Units: Medical, Surgical and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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Member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team for three hospital Units
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Development/presentation of educational materials on Pastoral Care for
new nurses
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Development/presentation of educational materials on Grief for staff
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Ongoing spiritual education of staff
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Member of the Associate Satisfaction Team
Chaplain Resident,
Chaplain Resident,
Chaplain Intern, The Toledo
Hospital/Toledo Children’s Hospital, Level I
Hospice Chaplain, Mid-Michigan
Hospice & Visiting Nurses Association, 12/1993--12/1995
CONGREGATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Minister,
Co-Minister,
Family Life Minister, Jefferson
St. Church of Christ,