MO506: Deep-Level Healing (4 units)
Charles H. Kraft, Sun-Hee Kwak Professor of Anthropology and Intercultural Communication
Fall 2003 Pasadena

DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to teach the theory and practice of the form of lay counseling called prayer ministry or deep-level healing. The purposes of this course are 1) to introduce students to the concepts and techniques of this form of ministry and 2) to motivate students to begin to minister such healing to others in the love and power of the Holy Spirit. There will be a special focus on bringing spiritual, emotional and physical freedom to westerners and non-westerners ministering cross-culturally.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students will explore the foundational concepts and principles of deep-level healing that will result in an increased awareness of inner healing and a more holistic viewpoint to lead them toward the development of tools to learn inner healing and to integrate it into their ministries, as well as a greater understanding of a personal relationship with Christ.

COURSE FORMAT:

The class will meet once a week for three hours. Class sessions will follow a seminar format, consisting of lecture and discussion. In addition to the regular class sessions, the instructor and several ministry team members will lead ministry sessions for an 1^1/2 hour immediately preceding class in weeks 2-10 to demonstrate and guide students into the practice of prayer ministry.

REQUIRED READING: (if already read, select other books from supplementary reading list)

DeBord, David and Charles Kraft. The Rules of Engagement, Wagner Publications, Inc. 2000.
Kraft, C. H. Deep Wounds, Deep Healing. Servant, 1993.
Flynn, M. & D. Gregg. Inner Healing. InterVarsity, 1993.
Sandford, J. & P. The Transformation of the Inner Man. Victory House, 1982.
Seamands, D. Healing for Damaged Emotions. Cook Communications 1991.
----------. Healing of Memories. Victor, 1985.

SUPPLEMENTARY READING:

Anderson, N. Victory Over the Darkness. Regal, 1990.
Augsburger, D. Conflict Mediation Across Cultures. Westminster/J. Knox, 1992.
-----------. Pastoral Counseling Across Cultures. Westminster Press, 1986.
Bennett, R. Making Peace with Your Inner Child. Revell, 1987.
Buhler, R. Pain and Pretending. Nelson, 1991.
Cloud, H. & J. Townsend. Boundaries. Zondervan, 1995.
Collins, G. Christian Counseling. Word, 1980.
Elmer, D. Cross-Cultural Conflict: Building Relationships for Effective Ministry. IV Press, 1993
Hesselgrave. Counseling Cross-Culturally: An Intro to Theory and Practice for Christians. Baker, 1984.
Kraft, C. H. Defeating Dark Angels. Servants, 1992.
________. I Give You Authority. Chosen (Baker), 1997.
Payne, L. The Broken Image. Baker, 1981.
---------. The Healing Presence. Baker, 1995.
Sandford, J. & M. A Comprehensive Guide to Deliverance and Inner Healing. Chosen, 1992.
Sandford, J. & P. Healing the Wounded Spirit. Victory House, 1985.
Seamands, D. Putting Away Childish Things. Victor, 1993.
Smedes, L. Caring and Commitment. Harper, 1988.
---------. Forgive and Forget. Harper, 1984.
Tan, S. Y. Lay Counseling: Equipping Christians for a Helping Ministry. Zondervan, 1991.

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Reading: required books (or their equivalent if you have already read any of them) plus a minimum of three others from the supplementary list.
2. Ministry: At least three ministry sessions observed and one ministry session led outside class.
3. Writing:
a. A 1750-2500 word evaluation of one observed ministry session.
b. A 1750-2500 word self-evaluation of one ministry session led by the student.
c. A 500 word book report of each book read, following the format provided.
d. Th.M. Students only: Write a 3000-3750 word paper describing your personal theology of deep level healing.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective.

PREREQUISITE: None.

FINAL EXAMINATION: None.

Last Date Edited: May 7, 2003