MO512: Deep Level Healing Practicum (4 units)

Janice Strength, Assistant Professor of Marital and Family Therapy
Frecia Johnson, Adjunct Instructor in Missiology
Winter 2003 Pasadena

DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed as a practicum in the from of lay ministry called prayer ministry or the ministry of deep level healing. The purposes of the course are: (1) to provide the student with supervision in his/her personal practice of, and involvement in, the ministry of deep level healing; (2) to guide the student in the maturing of his/her practical skills and spiritual gifts for this ministry; (3) to study the various models of deep level healing in the Body of Christ so that the student broadens his/her knowledge and application of deep level healing prayer; and (4) to look at some of the more specialized applications of deep-healing prayer. Attention will be given to the practice of this ministry cross-culturally.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Understand and critique several prominent approaches to deep level healing,
• Not fear to minister deep level healing,
• Be able to do deep level ministry, dealing with most emotional and demonic problems,
• Know where to go for help if they get in over their heads.

COURSE FORMAT:

The class will meet once a week for three hours. Class sessions will be divided into two sections; approximately one-third of the time will involve lecture and two-thirds given over to actual ministry sessions led by the students. In addition to the regular class sessions, the instructor or a ministry team member will meet with students from 4:45-6:15 p.m. prior to class for deep healing prayer sessions.

REQUIRED READING:

(If already read, select other books from the recommended reading list or a book approved by instructor).
Horrobin, Peter. Healing Through Deliverance. Vol. II (Practical Ministry). Kent, England: Sovereign World, 1995.
Kraft, Charles H. I Give You Authority. Grand Rapids, MI: Chosen Books, 1997.
Payne, Leanne. The Broken Image. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1996.
Peck, M. Scott. People of the Lie. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster, 1997.
Olson, Dave and Linda. Listening Prayer. El Cajon, CA: Listening Prayer Ministries, 1996.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Comiskey, Andrew. Pursuing Sexual Wholeness. Santa Monica, CA: Creation House, 1989.
Friesen, James G. Uncovering the Mystery of MPD. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 1997.
Horrobin, Peter. Healing Through Deliverance Volume I (Biblical Basis). R. G. Mitchell, 2000.
MacNutt, Francis. Healing. Notre Dame, IN: Ave Maria Press, 1999.
Payne, Leanne. The Healing Presence. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1995.
Payne, Leanne. Restoring the Christian Soul. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1996.
Sandford, John and Paula. Healing the Wounded Spirit. Tulsa, OK: Victory House, 1985.
Theophan the Recluse. Unseen Warfare. New York: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1987.

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Reading: Read the five required books and one book from the recommended reading list and complete a two-three page paper (single-spaced) addressing all of the applicable questions on the handout for Reading Reaction Reports on each book. Reports are due weeks 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9 of class.
3. Practicum: Each student will lead at least one ministry session under the supervision of the instructor or a ministry team member either during class or in the pre-class ministry sessions. The session will be critiqued by the instructor and/or class members.
4. The student will write a 30-page term paper from a list of topics supplied or approved by the instructors.
5. Class Attendance: Since this is a practicum, class attendance is required. Absences must be approved by the instructor.
6. ThM students: In addition to the above, must write a 12-15 page paper on some dimension of Deep-Level Healing. Topics are to be approved by the instructor by week 3 of the class. Papers are due week 9 of the class.

PREREQUISITE: M0506: Deep-Level Healing. No Auditors.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective.

FINAL EXAMINATION: None.

Last Date Edited: November 1, 2002