Online · School of Behavioral Sciences · Psychology

Introduction to Christian Counseling

CCOU-201

CG Section 8WK 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 Modified 12/12/2022  Course Description

This course serves as an introduction to biblical counseling and helping ministry with special attention given to tough issues that pain today’s generations, the modern-day search for answers, and the biblical basis for a counseling ministry.

Requisites

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog (https://catalog.liberty.edu/).

 Rationale

This course is designed to equip students to identify and distinguish counseling models that quantify Christian counseling. The content is designed to deliver essential knowledge and skill to help students become proficient in helping within a Christian ministry context. The course provides students with an overview of basic resources and knowledge that apply to a broad scope of counseling issues; secondly, it presents practical biblical counseling models and skills to address those issues.

 Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

A. Define the current issues in the Christian counseling field (PLO1).

B. Identify foundational Christian counseling skills (PLO1).

C. Evaluate the differences between Christian counseling and the secular counseling field (PLO 2, PLO3, PLO4). D. Apply counseling issues to diverse populations (PLO6).

E. Discuss a biblical model of Christian counseling (PLO5).

F. Identify major counseling issues Christian counselors face (PLO1).

 Course Resources

Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are registered: Liberty University Online Bookstore (https://bncvirtual.com/liberty).

Additional Materials for Learning

A. Computer with basic audio and video equipment

B. Internet access (broadband recommended)

C. Canvas recommended browsers (https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-are-the-browser-and-

computer-requirements-for-Canvas/ta-p/66)

D. Microsoft Word (Microsoft Office is available at a special discount to Liberty University students.)

E. APA Style Central: https://go.openathens.net/redirector/liberty.edu?url=http%3A%2F%2FAPAStyleCENTRAL.apa.org

(https://go.openathens.net/redirector/liberty.edu?url=http%3A%2F%2FAPAStyleCENTRAL.apa.org)

    Course Assignments

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Textbook readings and presentations with lecture notes

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussion

The student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt. The original thread must be at least 300–500 words in length and demonstrate course-related knowledge and include at least 1 citation from the textbook and 1 citation from the Bible. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 classmates’ thread. The reply must be at least 150–250 words in length and include at least 1 citation from the textbook and 1 citation from the Bible. (CLOs B, E, F)

Research Paper Assignments (3)

This project will be completed throughout the course. The student will choose a topic related to Christian counseling to research. This project will be completed in 3 parts:

Research Paper: Topic Proposal Assignment

The student will submit a current APA formatted, research paper topic proposal of at least 250 words that will identify the topic on which they plan to write. It will include a title page in current APA format.

Research Paper: Annotated Bibliography Assignment

The student will find at least 4 scholarly journal articles that pertain to their topic. These articles will be submitted in the form of an Annotated Bibliography. The assignment will include a title page in current APA format, the sources listed in current APA format, as well as a brief summary of each article and a descriptions of its purpose in the paper (2–3 sentences).

Research Paper: Draft Assignment

The Research Paper: Final Assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. This assignment will allow students to submit a draft of the final submission and make any necessary edits prior to submitting the final assignment.

Research Paper: Final Assignment

In the final step, the student will write a research paper on the topic chosen in Part 1. The essay will be at least 3-5 pages in length, include at least 4 scholarly references in addition to the Bible, and should be written in current APA format. The essay submission should also include a title page and reference page in current APA format.

(CLOs A, D, E, F)

Short Essay Assignments (2)

The student will submit two short essays, of 300-500 words each, addressing topics provided. The essays will be in current APA format and include a title page, a reference page and in-text citations. Each essay will review a different topic from the text and will also link each topic with Scripture. (CLOs A, B, D, E, F)

Counseling Review Presentation Assignment

The student will read a specific academic article on client centered therapy (CCT) and review a list of Scripture verses. The student will then create an 6-8 slide PowerPoint presentation. It will include slides that show support for CCT based on a biblical worldview, along with slides that show limitations to CCT based on a biblical worldview. The presentation will include a title slide and a reference slide not included in the slide count. (CLO C)

Quizzes (4)

The student will take 4 quizzes in this course. Each quiz will have 40 multiple-choice and true/false questions, and the student will have 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete each quiz. The quizzes cover content select chapters in Caring for People God’s Way (Clinton, et al., 2005). (CLOs A, B, E, F)

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 Course Grading

10 75

Research Paper: Final Assignment 125

75

75

Quizzes (4 at 100 pts ea) 400

1010

Course Requirements Checklist

Research Paper: Topic Proposal Assignment

Research Paper: Annotated Bibliography Assignment

100

 Short Essay Assignments (2 at 75 pts ea)

150

Counseling Review Presentation Assignment

Discussion

Total

 Course Policies

 Policies

Late Assignment Policy

Course Assignments, including discussions, exams, and other graded assignments, should be submitted on time.

If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email. Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:

1. Late assignments submitted within one week after the due date will receive up to a 10% deduction.

2. Assignments submitted more than one week and less than 2 weeks late will receive up to a 20% deduction.

3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted outside of special

circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by

the instructor.

4. Group projects, including group discussion threads and/or replies, and assignments will not be accepted after the due date

outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.

Disability Assistance

Students with a disability and those with medical conditions associated with pregnancy may contact Liberty University’s Online Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu for accommodations. Such accommodations require appropriate documentation of your condition. For more information about ODAS and the accommodations process, including how to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.liberty.edu/online/online-disability-accommodation- support/ (https://www.liberty.edu/online/online-disability-accommodation-support/). Requests for accommodations not related

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to disabilities or pregnancy must be directed to the Registrar’s Office, which generally handles medical needs support.

If you have a complaint related to disability discrimination or an accommodation that was not provided, you may contact ODAS or the Office of Equity and Compliance by phone at (434) 592-4999 or by email at equityandcompliance@liberty.edu. Click to see a full copy of Liberty’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy (https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Liberty+University+Discrimination,+Harassment,+and+Sexual+Misconduct+Policy) or

the Student Disability Grievance Policy and Procedures (https://www.liberty.edu/disability-support/wp- content/uploads/sites/106/2022/01/Disability-Grievance-Procedures.pdf).

Course Attendance

In an effort to comply with U.S. Department of Education policies, attendance is measured by physical class attendance or any submission of a required assignment within the enrollment dates of the course (such as examinations, written papers or projects, any discussion posts, etc.) or initiating any communication with one’s professor regarding an academic subject. More information regarding the attendance policy (https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Online+Attendance+and+Non-Attendance) can be found in the Academic Course Catalogs (https://www.liberty.edu/academics/course-catalogs/). Regular attendance in online courses is expected throughout the length of the term. Students who do not attend within the first week of a sub-term by submitting a required academic assignment (such as the Course Requirements Checklist, an examination, written paper or project, discussion post, or other academic activity) will be dropped from the course. Students who wish to re-engage in the course are encouraged to contact Academic Advising to discuss their enrollment options. Students who begin an online course, but at some point in the semester cease attending, and do not provide official notification to withdraw, will be assigned a grade of “FN” (Failure for Non- Attendance (https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Unofficial+Withdrawals)). Students wishing to withdraw from courses after the official start date should familiarize themselves with the withdrawal policy.

Grading Scale

ABCDF

900-1010 800-899 700-799 600-699 0-599

For courses with a Pass/NP final grade, please refer to the Course Grading section of this syllabus for the assignment requirements and/or point value required to earn a Passing final grade.

Add/Drop Policy

The full policy statement and procedures are published in the Policy Directory

(https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Dropping+and+Adding+Online+Classes). Honor Code

Liberty University comprises a network of students, Alumni, faculty, staff and supporters that together form a Christian community based upon the truth of the Bible. This truth defines our foundational principles, from our Doctrinal Statement to the Code of Honor. These principles irrevocably align Liberty University’s operational procedures with the long tradition of university culture, which remains distinctively Christian, designed to preserve and advance truth. Our desire is to create a safe, comfortable environment within our community of learning, and we extend our academic and spiritual resources to all of our students with the goal of fostering academic maturity, spiritual growth and character development.

Communities are predicated on shared values and goals. The Code of Honor, an expression of the values from which our Doctrinal Statement was born, defines the fundamental principles by which our community exists. At the core of this code lie two essential concepts: a belief in the significance of all individuals, and a reliance on the existence of objective truth.

While we acknowledge that some may disagree with various elements of the Code of Honor, we maintain the expectation that our students will commit to respect and uphold the Code while enrolled at Liberty University.

Adherence to the principles and concepts established within facilitates the success of our students and strengthens the Liberty community.

The Code of Honor can be viewed in its entirety at https://www.liberty.edu/students/honor-code/ (https://www.liberty.edu/students/honor-code/).

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 Schedule

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Technology Integration Set-Up

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Notes

VitalSource Student Resources

Research Paper: Topic Proposal Assignment

     Course Overview Student Acknowledgements Course Requirements Checklist

        Module 1: Week 1

Learn

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         Module 2: Week 2

Learn

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   Apply

Short Essay: Counselor Characteristics Assignment Quiz: Introduction to People Care and Root Issues

  Module 3: Week 3

Learn

Read: 1 item Watch: 1 item

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Research Paper: Annotated Bibliography Assignment

    Module 4: Week 4

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Short Essay: Brief Christian Therapy Assignment Quiz: Helping Relationships and Helping Process

    Module 5: Week 5

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Research Paper: Draft Assignment Research Paper: Final Assignment

    Module 6: Week 6

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Discussion: Anger

Quiz: Spiritual Concerns and Crisis and Moods

  Module 7: Week 7

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Counseling Review Presentation Assignment

Quiz: Marriage and Family and Sexual Issues

Read: 2 items Watch: 1 item

       Module 8: Week 8

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