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4. COURSE DESCRIPTIONSworship, sin, and guilt. Also includes historical sketch of various interpretations,from William James and Freud to the present.PC 662. Abnormal Psychology. An introduction to the study of deeply troubledpersons, including anxiety disorders, psychoses, personality disorders and mentaldeficiencies, the settings in which they develop and methods of prevention andtreatment.PC 663. Major Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy. A survey of somecontemporary theories of psychotherapy such as Carl Roger’s client-centeredtherapy, Victor Frankl’s will to meaning, Albert Ellis’s rational therapy, EricBerne’s transactional analysis, and Howard Clinebell’s revised model. Integrationand application will be emphasized.PC 664. Health and Social Psychology in Counseling. An examination of themeaning of health (physical and emotional) and its relation to the church. Includesindividual and social significance of illness, the nature of healing in the medicaland pastoral disciplines, and discussion of religious/ethical questions in currentmedical practice.PC 665. Mental Health for Leadership Ministry. This course affords thestudent opportunity to search for deeper self-understanding. The class will learnsmall group dynamics by experiencing them. Special emphasis will be given to theproblems of being a genuine person in the context of the minister’s role. PC 600 isa prerequisite. (Same as LS707)PC 666. Developmental Psychology Perspectives for Counseling. Aninvestigation into the interrelationship of religious factors and influences andpersonality development and adjustment.PC 667. Tests and Measures for Counseling. A clinically-oriented study ofpsychometric instruments available for use by pastoral counselors, with attentionto the ethics and standards for use of such tests.PC 668. Group Process Techniques. A team-taught course designed to studythe various approaches to group counseling, including support, developmental,therapy, and self-help groups. Special attention is given to the spiritual aspects ofgroup work and pastoral applications. The student will experience group dynamicsthrough participation in a group.PC 720. Bioethical Issues. This course provides an introduction and orientation tothe diverse issues addressed in the contemporary field of bioethics. It is designed forstudents preparing for and/or involved in church leadership, counseling, theologyand missions, as well as for Christian professionals in the fields of medicine, law,75