2 hours. This course trains students in the practical integration of religion and spirituality into counseling. It examines religious diversity in psychotherapy, the life impact of religion and spirituality, and explores the crucial concepts of spiritual formation, soul care, and the Biblical basis for Christian counseling. It tackles the issues arising from several models of integrative counseling and surveys a variety of tools used. The importance of the spiritual life of the counselor and understanding the spirituality of the counselee are highlighted.
Note: Please reference the syllabus for your specific section to ensure you're completing the correct readings. The readings listed here represent a comprehensive list from all current sections of this course, and may not match each section exactly.
Counseling and Christianity: five approaches by (Online) Counseling and Christianity: five approaches by 
Embodying Integration: a fresh look at Christianity in the therapy room by (Online) Embodying Integration: a fresh look at Christianity in the therapy room by 
Spiritual Diversity in Psychotherapy: engaging the sacred in clinical practice by