2009 - 2010 Academic Catalog - Westminster Theological Seminary

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Practical Theology – D.Min. Modules
Topics covered include a biblical foundation for private ministry of
the Word; the role of community and relationships in the process
of sanctification; developing a practical ecclesiology; and developing
an eye of ministry opportunities such as conflict resolution,
evangelism, and church discipline.
(Not given in 2009-2010.)
Module PC 4 Counseling Problems
This module is divided into the following segments:
Counseling Problems and Procedures
Purpose:
• To identify the essential features of biblical counseling
• To identify current counseling issues
that are apparent in the church
• To appreciate Scripture’s depth as it addresses common
problems such as suffering, anger, and anxiety
• To prepare students to move toward people with any type
of struggle in a way that is helpful and Christ-centered
Topics covered include abuse, guilt and legalism, fear, anger, bipolar,
schizophrenia, anorexia and bulimia, and addictions.
2009–2010
Counseling and Physiology
Purpose:
• To equip with a nuanced and practical biblical
anthropology that will help distinguish between spiritual
and physical issues in the lives of counselees
• To deepen understanding of a select group of acute and
chronic problems having physiological manifestations,
particularly those that affect intellect and mood
• To develop biblical strategies for pursuing
counselees with such problems
• To sharpen abilities to critique the reigning presuppositions
of biological psychiatry that serve to undermine
Scripture’s authority in the counseling process
Topics covered include biblical anthropology and its counseling
implications on neuropsychology, psychopharmacology, dementia,
traumatic brain injury, psychiatry, obsessive-compulsive disorder,
panic attacks and hallucinations, attention deficit disorder, addiction,
homosexuality, and autism.
(Not given in 2009-2010.)
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