MO506/606: Deep Level Healing (4 units)
DESCRIPTION:
This
course is designed to teach the theory and practice of the form of lay
counseling called “prayer ministry” or “deep level healing,” including dealing
with demonization when that occurs.
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. Dr. Kraft may be
assisted in teaching this course by co-faculty and/or teaching assistants.
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 for three hours, one evening per week over the ten week
quarter. Class sessions will follow a seminar format, consisting of lecture and
discussion. In addition to the regular class sessions, an instructor and/or
teaching assistants and/or other enrolled students will be available for
optional prayer ministry sessions, during which deep level healing counseling
will be demonstrated, and students may have the opportunity to participate.
Attendance at the optional prayer ministry sessions is limited to currently
enrolled registrants. Prior to attending the prayer ministry session(s) all
attendees are required to sign an Informed Consent and Release, after viewing a
specific video in class. In addition, any attendee desiring to participate as a
subject of the lay counseling must complete a Personal History Questionnaire
and sign a Privacy and Confidentiality Waiver.
REQUIRED READING: If you have previously read any of the required texts, please select an alternative text from the recommended reading list or a book approved by the instructor.
Kraft, C. H. Deep Wounds,
Deep Healing. Regal, 1993.
Kraft, C. H. Defeating Dark Angels.
Regal, 1992.
Flynn, M. and D. Gregg. Inner Healing.
InterVarsity, 1993.
Sandford, J. & P. The Transformation
of the Inner Man. Bridge, 1982.
Seamands, D. Redeeming the Past.
Victor, 2005.
Wardle, Terry Healing Care, Healing
Prayer. Orange, CA: New Leaf Books, 2001.
SUPPLEMENTARY READING:
Anderson, N. Victory Over
the Darkness. Regal, 1990.
Augsburger, D. Conflict Mediation Across
Cultures. Westminster/John Knox, 1992.
Augsburger, D. Pastoral Counseling Across
Cultures. Westminster, 1986.
Bennett, R. Making Peace with Your Inner
Child. Revell, 1987.
Buhler, R. Pain and Pretending.
Nelson, 1991.
Elmer, D. Cross-Cultural Conflict: Building Relationships for Effective Ministry.
IVP, 1993.
Friesen, J. Uncovering the Mystery of MPD.
Here’s Life, 1991.
Hesselgrave, D. J. Counseling
Cross-Culturally. Baker Book House, 1994.
Kraft, C.H. Behind Enemy Lines. Wipf
and Stock, (reprint) 2000.
Kraft, C.H. Confronting Powerless
Christianity. Chosen/Baker, 2002.
Kraft, C. H. I Give You Authority.
Chosen/Baker, 1997.
Payne, L. The Broken Image. Crossway,
1981.
Payne, L. The Healing Presence.
Crossway, 1981.
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. Healing for Damaged Emotions.
Victor, 1981.
Seamands, D. Putting Away Childish Things.
Victor, 1982.
Smedes, L. Caring and Commitment.
Harper, 1988.
Smedes, L. Forgive and Forget.
Harper, 1984.
Tan, S. Y. Lay Counseling: Equipping
Christians for Helping Ministry.
Zondervan, 1991.
Wardle, Terry, Wounded: How You Can Find
Inner Hope and Healing in Him. Camp Hill, PA: Christian Publications, 1992.
ASSIGNMENTS:
• Reading: required
books (or substitute) plus a minimum of three others from the supplementary
list.
• Ministry: At least three ministry
sessions observed and one ministry session led outside class. (alternative
assignment available from instructor)
• Writing:
a. A 1750-2500 word evaluation of one observed ministry session. (alternative
assignment available from instructor)
b. A 1750-2500 word self-evaluation of one ministry session led by the student.
(alternative ministry assignment available from instructor)
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.
PREREQUISITES: None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective.
FINAL EXAM: None.