Counseling Youth CU-501



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THIS IS THE STUDY GUIDE FOR THE ACCELERATED SEMINAR

Graduate

COUNSELING YOUTH

Professor: William L. Hines, D.Min.

Course Purpose

To introduce and expose the student to the study of counseling troubled youth from a biblical perspective so that he/she acquires a basic understanding of the issues confronting youth and the challenge to the helping professional. To provide opportunities for the student to relate basic principles and theories of counseling troubled youth to ministry situations, and to examine and analyze the essential aspects of counseling youth in crisis to her/his own ministry.

Course Objectives

1. Become knowledgeable of: biblical and contemporary approaches to understanding and counseling the adolescent; selected problems of contemporary youth; problems faced by the parents of particularly troubled youth.

2. Synthesize knowledge and be prepared to apply it to ministry.

3. Prepare for counseling ministry through the study of Scripture and self-examination.

4. Develop research skills.

5. Evaluate contemporary theological thought as it applies to counseling adolescents.

REQUIRED PRINTED MATERIALS: (Purchased from Master's by the student)

Age of Opportunity, by Paul D. Tripp, ISBN 0875526055, P&R Publishing, 2001.

Teens and Sex, by Paul D. Tripp, ISBN 0875526802, Pilgram Publishing, 2000.

A.D.D.: Wandering Minds and Wired Bodies, by Edward Welch, ISBN 0875526764, 1999.

PRE-SEMINAR ASSIGNMENTS – Pre-seminar work is recommended but can be completed after attending the seminar.

part One: Read the three textbooks and write a one-paragraph affirmation that you have read the required three textbooks. Put your signature on this document.

Part Two: Assume that you are asked to write a Book Review of the required textbooks for a magazine. Write your review, as both a synopsis and a critique of the content. Use not less 500 words.

DAY OF SEMINAR:

1. Take notes throughout the day.

2. Class participation: You are expected to sign in at the start of the day, and be in attendance at ALL of the seminar(s). FAILURE TO SIGN IN OR ATTEND ALL OF THE SEMINAR(S) WILL RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE.

POST-SEMINAR PROJECT: - TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN SIX WEEKS AFTER THE SEMINAR)

Part One: Complete any pre-seminar work that was not completed prior to the seminar

Part Two: Use Age of Opportunity, by Paul D. Tripp and develop its importance to the process and ministry of Biblical Counseling. Outside references such as, Bible Dictionaries, Bible Encyclopedias, Commentaries and works on theology are encouraged. (not less than 1250 words) Please note: All use of the original languages of the Bible must be properly referenced and defended.

Part Three: Your Case-Study Project is:

Using real-life components, create a Case-Study of a troubled teen situation involving one of the following (given that in each case the situation is not working well and needs assistance): a. A single parent working full-time and trying to deal with the issue of a rebellious fifteen year old girl who wants to be able to date her seventeen year old boy friend on weekdays. b. A thirteen year old boy who has suddenly withdrawn from his church youth group, is beginning to miss afternoon classes in his junior high school, and who seems to be easily angered. c. A sixteen year old (you select the gender) who wants to take a job after school and on weekends (which will require her or him to work on Sunday morning). d. A similar Case-Study of your own choice but which involves the basic elements from the three suggested general types (above).

After you have created the Case-Study, develop a strategy with which to deal biblically and logically with each so that a reasonable and workable solution can be reached. That is, how will you counsel the individuals involved in order to assist them in reaching an acceptable solution. Use not less than 250 words to develop your Case-Study, and not less than 750 words to develop your strategy.

Part Four: Your Specific Writing Project is:

This is the final project, and must be completed only after you have attended the seminar and completed all other assignments. Write a summary of the entire course. Include in this summary how this course has impacted your understanding of the subject; has helped you in your ministry to others; and how this understanding has changed the way you think and react in matters related to the subject of the course. Use not less than 1,000 words.

This will complete all of the requirements for this seminar.

May God richly bless you as these biblical studies are used to enhance your ministry and enrich your life!

Master’s International School of Divinity

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Evansville IN 47715

1-800-933-1445

lessons@mdivs.edu

NOTE: When submitting your work by mail, please use a cover sheet and provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

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