In a world torn apart by hatred, prejudice, pain, discrimination, and alienation, we Christians have a message of hope and healing to share. This course should enable students better to understand and interpret the nature and mission of the local church as a community of integration, consolation, and reconciliation. This course will stimulate reflection and creativity in seeking means by which the Church, as a therapeutic community, may in fact fulfill the mission that has been entrusted. Participants will be asked to think creatively concerning the Christian ministries of mental, psycho-social and social healing.

Ÿ Introduce the biblical-theological foundations to the ministries of integration, consolation, and reconciliation.
Ÿ Conceptualize in Christian terms the meaning of healing in the mental, psycho-social and social spheres, as essential aspects of the mission of the Church.
Ÿ Develop missiological insights that will be applicable in the fulfillment of the ministries of integration, consolation and reconciliation by the local church.

This is a two-week intensive course. Class sessions will include lectures, basic research projects, extensive readings, and class discussions.

If you have previously read any of the required texts, please select an alternative text from the supplementary reading list provided in class.
Chetkow-Yanoov, Benyamin. Celebrating Diversity: Coexisting in a Multicultural Society. New York: Haworth Press, 1999.
Collie, Robert M. The Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Pastoral Care for the Road to Change. New York: The Haworth Press, 1999.
Enroth, Ronald. Churches That Abuse. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 1992.
Govig, Stewart D. In the Shadow of Our Steeples: Pastoral Presence for Families Coping with Mental Illness. New York: The Haworth Press, 1999.
Johnson, William L. The Pastor’s Guide to Psychiatric Disorders and Mental Health Resources. New York: The Haworth Press, 2000.
Lawrenz, Mel and Daniel Green. Overcoming Grief and Trauma. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 1998.
Koenig, Harold G. Is Religion Good for Your Health?: The Effects of Religion on Physical and Mental Health. New York: The Haworth Press, 1997.
Roukema, Richard. The Soul in Distress: What Every Pastoral Counselor Should Know About Emotional and Mental Illness. New York: Haworth Press, 1997.
Sande, Ken. The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict. 2d ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 1998.
Sinclair, Duncan N. Horrific Traumata. New York: Haworth Press, 1993.

1. Read a total of 1,500 pages from the required reading and selected bibliography, and submit a signed reading report.
2. Write a research paper of 5000 to 6250 words (double-spaced) on any of the issues suggested by the professor and listed in the syllabus.
The deadline for the reading reports and the papers is September 5, 2003. These materials should be submitted to the SWM Academic Advising Office.