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CHRISTIAN CAREGIVING TRACK (REQUIRED)

DPRM 301 Introduction to Christian Caregiving

A study designed to examine the “caring” aspect of the Christian life from theoretical, theological, and practical perspectives. The integration of the theoretical and theological perspectives with practical experiences is implemented and evaluated.

DPRM 312 Faith and Human Development

A study of “whole-person” development and a wide range of practical Christian ministry in the local church context. Includes physical, intellectual, social, moral, and faith development for all ages.

DPRM 317 Principles of Biblical Counseling

An introduction to basic concepts and procedures of Biblical counseling. Its purpose is to acquaint the student with a biblically oriented approach to people helping. The knowledge and skills gained may then be integrated into the student’s personal counseling style.

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CHRISTIAN CAREGIVING TRACK (ELECTIVES)

DPRM 405 Crisis Intervention

A study to acquaint the student with the nature and dynamics of crisis situations. Emphasis is placed upon intervention principles and procedures in the context of situational crises. The approach includes the concept of training laymen for basis crisis intervention.

DPRM 418 Marriage and Family

A study to explore the dynamics of family relationships, particularly from the viewpoint of family counseling and therapy. The course focuses on knowledge and skills such as the theology of marriage and the family, problems of divorce, and remarriage, courtship and mate selection, and the theory and technique of family therapy.

DPRM 429 Introduction to Codependency Counseling

The theological, ethical, moral, medical, and practical considerations important in counseling those who are chemically dependent and those who are codependent.

DPRM 449 Spiritual Issues in Substance Abuse
Most self help programs refer to a higher power. This course identifies the spiritual issues associated with seeking a higher power from a uniquely Christian perspective.