PYC 7320 CHRISTIAN AND FAITH BASED COUNSELING (3)

The relevance of religion and spirituality in the lives of a continually increasing number of clients seeking counseling is the inspiration for this introductory course.  Psychology’s origin is rooted in the word, psyche, meaning soul, and –ology meaning scientific study of.  The inclusion of the soul and spirit in the mind/body connection is an under-explored area of inquiry and research. Students will learn the differentiation between religion and spirituality, using modern approaches to establish clear definitions.  This course includes the study of Fowler’s Six Stages of Faith Development, Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development, and the mastery of practical skills such as conceptualization and appropriate questioning, using a variety of treatment modalities.