Pastoral Theology

• PATH 802  Pastoral Counseling (3)
  The course will establish a perspective of the priest to psychology, consider the limitations of modern psychology, and highlight the advantages of the church’s vision of reality and its benefit to mental health. We will then consider the nature of rational psychology and put it into practical aspects of pastoral counseling.
• PATH 907  Hispanic Ministry (3)
  A study of Hispanic ministry in the United States today: various issues and perspectives, challenges, and options facing the church as Hispanic ministry continues to develop in the United States. This course is required for the Hispanic Ministry Certificate.
• PATH 908  Topics in Pastoral Theology (2)
  This course can be taken for credit more than once as long as the topic studied varies. Topics to be considered include youth ministry, chaplaincy, etc.
• PATH 912  History of the Church in Latin America (3)
  A study of Latin American church history from colonial times to the present day. Emphasis is given to contemporary issues such as liberation theology, basic Christian communities, shortages of priests, growth of lay leadership, and the Medellín, Puebla and Santo Domingo Conferences. Cross-listed as CHUR 912.
• PATH 913  Hispanics and the Church in the USA (3)
  A study of the importance of the Hispanic factor in the church in the United States. Emphasis is given to the richness of the Hispanic cultures, past and new movements of immigration, and the manner in which the church is attempting to meet Hispanic needs. Cross-listed as CHUR 913.