Crucifx at Brent Chapel
PM 611 Pastoral Counseling 3 credits
The counseling process and the skills necessary for the pastoral minister in fostering the spiritual and psychological wellness of the human being. The ability to deal with ordinary life experiences as well as emotional stress and mental strain. Topics include: divorce, loss, child abuse, substance abuse, grief, crisis situations, and psychological and sexual disorders.
PM 622 Pastoral Ministry to Immigrants 2 credits
Theology of migration and pastoral care of migrants in light of Church
documents. Pastoral care of Polonia: historical overview, origin, development,
religiosity and new forms. Pastoral care of migrants: model, functions, and
tasks. The Polish, Hispanic and Asian Apostolate in the United States as a
contemporary structure of pastoral care.
PM 730 Cultural Context of Pastoral Ministry 2 credits
A study of faith and culture. Rethinking pastoral ministry in the light of
cultural change. Understanding the multicultural context of the parish and
framing creative responses to shifting cultural patterns. Exploration of issues
affecting the parish today, such as, racism, fundamentalism, the changing
family, senior citizens, etc. Facilitate mapping cultural shifts experienced by
participants in their journey to adulthood and in ministry.
PM 752 Marriage Counseling 2 credits
Healthy and unhealthy behavior patterns in marriage and family life. Pastoral
counseling skills needed to deal with stress and breakdowns in marriage
and family communication. Approaches to counseling crisis situations in
marriage.
PM 762 Youth Ministry and Catechesis 2 credits
Catechesis of adolescents in the Church today as envisioned in recent Church
documents. Developmental theories, principles of moral and spiritual
formation and curriculum models. Relationship of catechesis to youth
ministry.
Also listed under RE 762
PM 772 Adult Faith Formation 2 credits
Holistic and interdisciplinary approach to religious formation of the adult
in today’s parish that includes the vision, presumptions, structures and
programming principles and guidelines as proposed in the catechetical
documents affecting adult faith formation. Principles of psychological and
faith development of the adult. Planning and evaluating religious formation
programs for adults.
Also listed under RE 772
PM 861 Ministry of Administration and Leadership 3 credits
A study of parish life in order to identify and apply skills for the integration of
spiritual and administrative leadership in parishes. Administrative skills and
techniques needed in positions of leadership ministry. Topics include: legal
issues, leadership styles, collaboration, conflict management, personnel,
budgeting, planning and evaluation.
Also listed under RE 861
PM 872 Penance Practicum 2 credits
Integration of moral, liturgical, and pastoral principles and applications of
moral and canonical norms in offering guidance. Case method approach
to issues related to the family, liberation, violence/non-violence, the
environment, business, medicine, sexuality, and life and death. Emphasis on
the role of the confessor and various personal skills for celebrating the rite of
Penance/Reconciliation.
Priesthood candidates only
PM 990 Directed Study 1-3 credits